Victoria Walker

1 week ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

There’s some exciting news coming out of the Paris Air Show. JSX is expanding its fleet, which currently consists solely of Embraer aircraft, to include ATR aircraft as well. The air carrier plans to roll out the new additions in late 2025. “The ATR-600 series will bring over 1,000 new airports into reach for JSX, expanding access to reliable public charter flights across the great United States,” said JSX CEO Alex Wilcox.

1 week ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

There’s some exciting news from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Reservations are now open for Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, which will officially open for guests in October. “We are thrilled to unveil a brand-new resort that reinterprets the beloved destination of Naples for the next generation of guests, residents and the local community when we open later this year,” said Antoine Chahwan, who heads up the chain’s hotel operations for the Americas. Here’s what you need to know.

1 week ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

Marriott has debuted its Autograph Collection brand in South Asia with the opening of The Soaltee Kathmandu in Nepal. In opening the hotel, Marriott says it is delivering “immersive, one-of-a-kind stays” in the region. “South Asia continues to be a dynamic growth engine for Marriott International, and the debut of Autograph Collection Hotels in Kathmandu reflects our commitment to expanding into culturally rich leisure destinations,” said Ranju Alex, Marriott’s South Asia regional vice president.

1 week ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

There was a flurry of hotel news this week, from Ennismore’s Mondrian brand opening a gorgeous new hotel in Australia to Shangri-La opening an affordable new hotel in China. Read below for our roundup of the most exciting hotel news you may have missed this week. Hotel OpeningsMondrian Gold Coast, AustraliaThe swanky Mondrian brand is growing in Australia. Ennismore recently opened the Mondrian Gold Coast.

2 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

Cruises.com Rewards and CruisesOnly Rewards allow you to earn points on your cruise bookings or participate in promotions. You can redeem your points for free onboard credits (particularly useful on expensive trips), shore excursions, cash-back, Visa prepaid cards, and more. While both programs work similarly — they are nearly identical — you can have separate accounts with each program. Here’s what you need to know about the Cruises.com Rewards and CruisesOnly Rewards loyalty programs.