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Also: U.S. State Department resumes online passport renewal September 11, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Steal our itineraries by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Before we get into today’s newsletter, I want to take a moment to remember the heroes, survivors and precious lives lost during the tragic terrorist attacks of [Sept. 11, 2001](. For the past few years, Paulie Veneto, a retired flight attendant, has pushed a beverage cart between landmarks of the tragedy to raise money and awareness for the flight crews, whom he considers the “first, first responders” of that day. [Click here to learn more about Paulie’s Push]( and how you can support this worthwhile cause. At any given time, there are TPG writers staying in hotels all over the world for the sole purpose of helping you choose the best place to stay on your next trip. Not only do we test the beds, spas, dining outlets and sometimes even the Mickey-shaped waffles, but we also share which [credit cards]( and [loyalty programs]( you should use to maximize your stay. A few of our recent hotel recommendations include [Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos]( a boutique all-inclusive resort in Mexico, the business traveler-focused [InterContinental Madrid]( and the luxurious [Hotel Monteleone]( in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. If your travels take you a bit further, TPG Senior Hotels Reporter Tanner Saunders recently stayed in the new [Six Senses Kyoto]( in Japan. Director of Content Summer Hull made a return visit to the [Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome]( to see if still deserves top billing as one of the world’s premier points hotels. In a highly predictable turn of events if you know my love for theme parks, I recently stayed at a points hotel on Disney World property, the [Walt Disney World Swan](. This hotel gave me early access to the Disney parks, and an upgrade to a balcony room thanks to my [Marriott Gold Elite]( status. I don’t know if I should thank Mickey or Bill Marriott. Want to stay up to date on the latest hotel news and reviews from TPG? Here are a few more stories you may want to check out: - [The most anticipated hotel openings of 2024]( - [A truly accessible hotel in Texas, Hilton’s 'Lion King' Suite on Broadway and other hotel news you might have missed]( - [20 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( - [The Westin Bora Bora opens in the South Pacific with more than 100 overwater bungalows]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [9 travel-focused upgrades coming to Apple’s iPhone 16, AirPods, Watch lineup]( Each iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods model received several upgrades that should be on travelers’ radars. [Read more]( [Online passport renewals have resumed – here’s what to know]( Americans can now apply to renew their passports online via the U.S. State Department's online beta program. [Read more]( [Air Canada braces for imminent pilots' strike; US airlines continue flight attendant negotiations]( Air Canada could begin the process of suspending flights as soon as Sunday, Sept. 15 as it prepares for a possible pilots' strike. [Read more]( [Graduate Hotels officially joins Hilton Honors]( Hilton Honors members can now earn and redeem points at Graduate by Hilton properties. [Read more]( [Here's why this fall is such a good time to book a flight]( Autumn “shoulder season” is here — that means lower flight prices as summer crowds taper off. [Read more]( The latest 1. 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