Ramsey Qubein

2 weeks ago | pursuitist.com | Ramsey Qubein

In a vintage port wine house and cellar that remains in operation today, Hotel Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia has made quite a big impression since opening only a few months ago. Along the Gaia side of the river, the panoramas from the hotel are second to none, and the focus on immersing guests into the local wine culture adds extra appeal to a stay here. Kopke is the oldest port wine house in the country, but the hotel that now takes up much of its original location is impressively modern.

2 weeks ago | bottomlineinc.com | Ramsey Qubein |Robert Michelin

When it comes to places to wait for a connecting flight, it’s hard to beat a Delta Sky Club lounge. There are more than 50 Delta Sky Club lounges around the world that offer complimentary cocktails, fresh and healthy food options, free high-speed Wi-Fi and more. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), over the past few years, Delta has made these lounges harder to get into. Here, travel journalist Ramsey Qubein, explains the changes. Why the new restrictions?

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Ramsey Qubein

Marriott is one of the world’s largest hospitality brands with more than 9,000 hotels across 30 brands in 142 countries and territories. It represents nearly 1.1 million guest rooms. Among its brands are extended stay, business-focused and luxury properties, but Marriott is intent on filling geographic gaps where its luxury portfolio could perform well. Latin America has been high on the list for Marriott, and this attention to grow in the region is not by chance.

2 weeks ago | bloomberglinea.com | Ramsey Qubein |Christopher Pike

Bloomberg — Acumular puntos de fidelidad en hoteles es fácil, tanto si viajas con frecuencia como si usas tarjetas de crédito de hoteles. Pero a la hora de decidir dónde usarlos, hay una forma correcta y otra incorrecta. Estos consejos pueden ayudarte a maximizar su valor, aprovechando esos puntos para disfrutar de estancias mejores, más largas y más frecuentes. Reservar un hotel en efectivo a veces es más barato que con puntos, y la única forma de saberlo es haciendo cálculos.

3 weeks ago | adn.com | Ramsey Qubein

Accruing hotel loyalty points is easy to do, whether you’re a frequent traveler or use hotel-branded credit cards. But when it comes time to decide where to use them, there is a right and a wrong way. These do’s and don’ts can help you maximize their value, stretching those points for better, longer and more stays. - - -Always do the math. Booking a hotel with cash is occasionally cheaper than with points, and the only way to know is if you run the numbers.