✈ Top Stories of the Week, Planning Ahead for Points Transfers & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: The secret password to unlock bonus treats at Kimpton hotels October 27, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( Together With [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Together With [Partner Logo]( Top stories of the week by Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] The "Sunday scaries" are real today, the last Sunday in October — and the last full weekend day you have to pull together a last-minute Halloween costume. If you’re procrastinating on that like I am, spend a little time checking out TPG’s biggest stories of the week. On the hotel side of the site, we found out that a couple of popular points hotels are leaving their respective families: The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas (one of my favorite casino stays on the Strip) [will be leaving IHG]( while Accor’s Delano hotel in Sin City will [transform into the W Las Vegas]( — a major win for Marriott. And the Tommie Hollywood will leave Hyatt and [rebrand under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio](. People loved reading about one of my favorite topics: transfer bonuses. Right now, [there are some good ones you should look up]( before they expire, including a 20% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards for Flying Blue that can help you get to Europe for less. Speaking of Amex, the [American Express® Gold Card has some new credits and benefits]( — and one of our experts waxed poetically about them. In aviation news, the TPG team covered the [American Airlines $50 million fine]( citing “serious violations” of passenger rights laws, [United Airlines adding some smaller cities]( to its route map, and a [new status match]( from American Airlines. Finally, there are just a few days left to apply for the [Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card]( and its [best-ever welcome offer of $900 bonus cash (or 90,000 points)]( after you spend $6,000 in the first three months from account opening. This offer is ending soon, so if you’ve been thinking about applying, [check out TPG’s expert review]( to get a feel for the card. Here are a few more top stories to get you caught up on the news from this past week: - [Biden administration launches air travel competition probe]( - [Capital One rebrands SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card]( - [The least expensive cards for airport lounge access]( - [Marriott Bonvoy is giving away tickets to Taylor Swift’s last “Eras Tour” show]( 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: THE POINTS GUY. Together With [Partner Logo]( Premium travel rewards with Venture X Receive a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, where you’ll get a price match guarantee on flights, hotels and rental cars. And starting on your first anniversary, you’ll receive 10,000 bonus miles every year, just for being a cardholder. Tems and conditions apply. [Explore benefits]( Today’s top stories [Quick Points: Why you should register for loyalty programs before planning your points transfers]( If you set up a partner loyalty account right before you transfer points, it could slow down the transfer. [Read more]( [New Kimpton secret password to unlock bonus treats at hotels this winter]( A couple of times per year, Kimpton offers freebies to guests checking in. All guests need to do is learn a few "secret" words. [Read more]( [My Puerto Rican food and coffee adventure]( A firsthand look at one TPG writer's experience with the food and coffee in Puerto Rico. [Read more]( [Tips for visiting Disney World at Christmas: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and beyond]( Here's what to expect at Disney during the "most wonderful time of the year," aka the holiday season. [Read more]( [That’s hot: Hampton by Hilton is now serving glittery pink waffles by Paris Hilton]( Paris Hilton teamed up with Hampton by Hilton for the Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Remy: Disney Cruise Line's upscale adults-only French restaurant (with menu)]( 2. [How to redeem points with the IHG One Rewards program]( 3. [Why the Capital One Venture X and the Savor Cash make a dynamic duo]( 4. [Can I upgrade my Carnival cruise room online?]( 5. [Venice doubles number of days with tourist tax in 2025]( 6. [IHG cardholders and elite members: Get 15% off award stays of up to 3 nights]( 7. [Flash sale: Round-trip fares to Ireland for less than $400]( 8. [Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for October 2024]( 9. [Earn 75,000 miles with the Capital One Venture Rewards]( 10. [Feds publish final rule on Real ID, but full enforcement delayed until 2027 at the earliest]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:hello@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA USA If this newsletter was forwarded to you, you can subscribe [here](. Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Please view our [advertising policy]( and [product review methodology]( for more information. 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