Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Turkey and proudly advertises the fact that they fly to more countries on Earth than any other airlines. They’ve also made the news with their flying chefs and excellent food in Business Class. With their hub in Istanbul, they are competing head-on with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates for connecting long-haul travel. … Continue reading
Best Western announced the launch of two new boutique hotel brands, Sadie Hotels for the upscale segment and Aiden Hotels for the upper mid-scale segment. Both brands are positioned as stylish, independent hotel options with a local flavor, targeting conversions of existing hotels. The details at this point are very slim, but Best Western released a snazzy marketing video to … Continue reading
Moxy is the latest Marriott brand, targeting millennial travelers or others with a millenial mindset! Marriott has developed a clearly defined concept for the budget segmentand is breaking with hospitality traditions to differentiate the brand. With big social spaces but with limited service and without typical amenities in the price category, it isn’t for everyone – check out what to … Continue reading
Oman Air is the national carrier of Oman, based in the capital Muscat. It only started flying internationally in 2007 and has earned a four-star rating since. I’ve been impressed with their Business Class as well as their new Muscat Airport Terminal and lounge. If you are planning a trip between Europe and Asia, it’s worth reading on to find … Continue reading
International Hotels Group (IHG) is continuing to grow their portfolio. After acquiring the Regent brand in the luxury segment and buying a number of upscale hotels in the UK, IHG is now launching the voco upscale soft brand, focusing on hotel conversions. Several of the new UK properties will become part of voco and the first hotel to open outside … Continue reading
Crowne Plaza is an upscale hotel brand in the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) with over 400 properties around the world. Crowne Plaza is one of the most globally distributed brands of IHG and focused on business travelers. You’ll find them in big cities and airport locations. They are not flashy, but they get the job done! … Continue reading
Wyndham Garden Hotels are a sub-brand of Wyndham Hotels with over 100 properties, mostly in North America! While the main Wyndham brand is considered upper upscale and focuses on city locations, Wyndham Garden offers simpler hotels in suburban and airport locations. They are not that common, so find out more about who they are and what you can expect from the … Continue reading
Ramada is the third largest brand of Wyndham Worldwide, with 866 hotels worldwide and more than half of the rooms in Europe and Asia! Hotels in the US and the rest of the world are operated by two different companies, use different sub-brands and follow different standards, resulting in different experiences depending on the location of the hotel! … Continue reading
Microtel is one of the smaller hotel brands of Wyndham Worldwide, with just over 330 hotels, most of them in the US and a few in Asia. But what makes Microtel stand out is that they are the only brand of newly-built hotels, providing one of the most consistent and reliable experiences among the Wyndham budget brands! … Continue reading
Midscale hotels in the US with an average price around $90 are a pretty miserable experience: You find a lot of old motels with exterior corridors that haven’t seen a renovation in decades, offered by budget chains and independent hotels that can’t meet even the most lenient brand standards. Now, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is introducing their new midscale hotel … Continue reading