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Hotel brand bloat doesn’t appear to be a weight problem that’s going away anytime soon.Marriott International made a surprising brand addition Wednesday, announcing a $100 million deal with Mexico-based Hoteles City Express. The deal positions Marriott to acquire the brand family of City Express, a chain of affordable midscale hotels located across Latin America. It also puts Marriott on track to become the largest hotel company in the Caribbean and Latin America, the company claims....

Las Vegas might be the casino capital of the U.S., but now the Big Apple — or rather the area right above its northernmost borough — is attracting the largest operator of Sin City megaresorts.The state of New York plans to issue three commercial gaming licenses that would allow a casino resort to operate in or around New York City, and MGM Resorts International is one of several companies vying for a permit....

New York City is expected to announce that it will require proof of coronavirus vaccination to dine indoors at restaurants and participate in other indoor activities, according to The New York Times.The policy is expected to begin this month and is an attempt, according to the Times, to encourage more people to get vaccinated.Sixty-six percent of New York City adults have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to city data. But when broken down by borough, Brooklyn and the Bronx have yet to reach the 50% fully vaccinated mark....

On June 18, 2020, The Points Guy announced its firm commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion after worldwide protests over the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The move came after TPG realized it hadn’t been inclusive enough by not sufficiently elevating the voices of people of color and failing to serve a wide enough population of diverse travelers.To that end, TPG publicly committed to transparency and progress. We unveiled our Evolution plan, working hand in hand with our parent company Red Ventures, to be a part of the solution....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“78” ground-experience=“7” cabin-seat=“23” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“18” service=“20” pros=“Great new hard product that features large, private seats in a roomy cabin.” cons=“Mediocre IFE and food, no Wi-Fi.” /]Royal Air Maroc shared massive news in December: The airline would be joining some of the world’s largest carriers, like American Airlines and British Airways, in the Oneworld alliance, officially becoming a member-elect in 2020....

U2 evolved from a jangly post-punk guitar outfit to expansive arena rock demigods before finishing out the ’80s delving into roots rock. While the band was one of the few ’80s acts to be as interested in making great statements through album releases as in producing hit singles, the band made no bones about its desire to maximize commercial viability. The impressive combination of popular and critical appeal that eventually defined U2 rivals any artist in rock history, and evidence of this rousing style can be found in the group’s top ’80s output....

Alabama has some fantastic bass lakes, so it is hard to decide which ones are best. The Bass Angler Information Team (BAIT) statistics can help guide you, depending on what you want. Some lakes are better for numbers of bass and others are best for bigger fish. And a few offer the best of both. 01 of 10 Lake Guntersville Marshall County CVB/flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Lake Guntersville is known worldwide in the bass fishing world as a great place to catch big bass....

The question I’ve gotten most often throughout the pandemic hasn’t been “Are hotels still offering free breakfast?” or “Which credit card should I get?” It’s whether or not United will give current Global Services members another year of perks, and when we’ll all find out.Well, we finally know the answer to your most-pressing status question! And, as you’ve likely gathered from the headline, it is indeed good news.United just confirmed: Global Services members who earned status based on their own travels will get another year of benefits, regardless of how much they’ve flown in 2021....

Brill Building (also known as Brill Building Sound or Brill Building pop) may be the only subgenre of pop music named after a building, for it was in that very building, a former monolith of New York City’s Garment District located at 1619 Broadway, where producer Don Kirshner placed the best and brightest songwriters of the Camelot years. Songwriters coming out of the Brill Building were early-Sixties mainstays, almost all duos, whose very names became emblematic of great pop songwriting: Lieber and Stoller, Goffin and King, Mann and Weil, Bacharach and David, Pomus and Shuman, Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield....

In volleyball, the position you play should be based on the type of player you are, your size and agility, and the skills at which you excel. When you first start to play volleyball, you learn each of the skills and practice them often. Ball control is key in any position you play, so learn to control the serve from the other team with an underhand pass. Practice free-ball passing and become comfortable with the rest of the skills such as serving, setting, blocking, hitting, and digging....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each Saturday, we round up the top miles, points and travel news that you might have missed on TPG this week. Here’s what you need to know:Your 2019 end-of-year credit card to-do list(Photo by Isabelle Raphael / The Points Guy)As 2019 comes to an end, it’s important to utilize all of your credit card benefits that expire at the end of the year and plan for 2020....

American Airlines and JetBlue have confirmed that their Northeast-focused alliance will launch as planned after a regulatory review.As part of the strategic pact, the two carriers will offer a host of passenger-focused benefits to create a seamless travel experience. For one, the carriers will align their Northeast networks, both in the New York and Boston metropolitan areas.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!American will upgauge its domestic aircraft flying to and from New York to ensure that all routes are operated with a first-class cabin by the end of 2021....

American Airlines is doubling down on South America — and moving past a pre-pandemic breakup.The U.S. carrier on Tuesday announced a partnership with South American ultra low-cost carrier JetSmart (branded as JetSMART).JetSmart, which was founded in 2016, operates primarily out of bases in Chile and Argentina. The airline has a fleet of 20 Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft, with 79 more pending deliveries. It flies short-haul routes throughout the two countries, as well as to destinations in Brazil, Uruguay, Peru and Colombia....

This apple cranberry pie features tart cranberries and sweet and tender apples for a wonderfully delicious holiday pie! A flaky, golden crust, apple pie spice, and a hint of almond just add to the overall mouthwatering flavor. Trust me, after just one bite, this could easily become your new all-time favorite pie! Easy Apple Cranberry Pie This homemade apple cranberry pie is a delicious fruit dessert that ties the flavors of fall and Christmas together!...

Jump to Recipe This blueberry galette is an incredibly easy-to-make French pastry that is baked until golden-brown and loaded with fresh blueberries! It is so much less work than your traditional pie, but with all of the wonderful flavor! Once you try this dessert, you’ll want to make it all the time! Easy Blueberry Galette Recipe Blueberry galette is an irresistibly delicious fruit pastry that is incredibly easy to make! While it is already simple to prepare, you can make it even easier by using some store-bought crust!...

Jump to Recipe Microwave scrambled eggs are a fast and easy way to make a fluffy and delicious bowl of eggs for breakfast! Go ahead and add in all of your favorite mix-ins for some extra flavor. These eggs will be ready to enjoy in less than 5 minutes! Best Microwave Scrambled Eggs Recipe Using your microwave to make scrambled eggs is one of my favorite breakfast hacks! It is ridiculously easy and you don’t have to sacrifice any of the flavor!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Uber Credit Card OverviewThe Uber Credit Card was recently relaunched to earn 5% Uber Cash on all Uber purchases and 3% Uber Cash on restaurants, bars and select travel. While you’re getting a nice return on bonus spending, keep in mind that you can only redeem rewards on Uber expenses. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐*Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Per this Flyertalk thread, there is a great mileage run from New York JFK - Seattle SEA for $185 roundtrip on Delta that’s running several dates in October and November available on stays of anywhere from 1-7 nights, so you can make a real turnaround mileage run out of it, stay for a long weekend, or even make a long trip out of it....

As the number of incidents with unruly air travelers keeps climbing, Delta Air Lines is out with its proposed solution.This week, the Atlanta-based carrier shared two internal memos with its workforce, which include details about a proposed national “no-fly” list of unruly passengers.According to the notes, Delta is urging airlines to create a unified list of banned passengers to that they can collectively work to minimize the number of inflight disruptions....

Pepperoni pizza casserole with pasta and cheese is the perfect, easy casserole dish for busy weeknights that the whole family will love! This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients like egg noodles, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese! You can add your favorite pizza toppings to customize the pasta dinner as your favorite pizza! Easy Pizza Casserole Recipe Pepperoni pizza casserole is a delicious combination of your favorite Friday night pizza and pasta dinner dishes....