March was an interesting month for hotels, especially those with loyalty programs. Now, as spring weather starts to set in (praise!) let's look back at some of the major hotel news that happened last month — and the smaller stories that I still think you, our incredible TPG readers, need to know about.
Last month, an interesting trend started to emerge: Las Vegas hotels are going all-inclusive … well, kind of. The Conrad Las Vegas announced a luxury all-inclusive-like package at the beginning of the month. By the end of the month, two MGM properties rolled out similar packages that include a two-night stay, meals, some alcohol and entertainment starting at just $330 for two people. Now it begs the question: Will this trend stick?
Another story that really had me excited was that Marriott Bonvoy loyalists with free night award certificates can now top them up with 25,000 points, up from the previous limit of 15,000. Hopefully, that helps stretch your points further for more exciting stays with the certificates. Also on the Marriott front, The Resort at Kapalua Bay — a popular hotel on the island of Maui — announced it would rebrand under the St. Regis flag.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
