Victoria Walker

3 days ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

A new hotel brand is always exciting news — especially one where you can redeem points for free stays. Marriott has announced the opening of the first StudioRes hotel, a new extended-stay brand, in Fort Myers, Florida. “We designed StudioRes to provide terrific value for customers with an innovative room design and highly efficient operating model for long-term stays,” said Marriott’s Chief Financial Officer Leeny Oberg. Here’s what you need to know about the new StudioRes brand from Marriott.

5 days ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

Last year, Marriott announced massive deals to partner with Sonder, an apartment-style brand, and Postcard Cabins, which has a portfolio of outdoor properties, to bring these brands under the Marriott Bonvoy umbrella. Now, more of these properties are officially bookable directly through Marriott — and some are available with points. Let’s take a look. Over 50 New Properties Now AvailableAs noted by LoyaltyLobby, more Sonder hotels and Postcard Cabins are available on Marriott’s website.

6 days ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

It was another week of whirlwind activity across the hotel industry. Several new luxury hotels and resorts have opened in Portugal, Vietnam, and Chicago. Plus, we have the scoop on some upcoming properties in Ecuador, Japan, and Tobago. Read below for our roundup of the most exciting hotel news you may have missed this week. Hotel OpeningsKimpton Atlântico Algarve, PortugalKimpton Atlântico Algarve has officially opened in Portugal, marking the first Kimpton property in the country.

1 week ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

Hilton is expanding its presence in Hawaii with the announcement that The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki has joined the Hilton Honors family. The move marks the debut of the Tapestry Collection in Hawaii. In addition to the opening, the hotel is offering several sweet welcome bonus promotions. Let’s take a look. New Hilton Points Property Debuts in WaikikiThe Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, boasts 368 guest rooms and suites.

1 week ago | upgradedpoints.com | Victoria Walker

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