Are You Participating in IHG’s Accelerate Promotion?
For those who are not familiar with IHG’s Accelerate campaign, IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) runs a quarterly promotion that allows…
Should You Always Split a PNR for a Better Chance at an Upgrade?
If you have status on a frequent flier program and traveling with others without status, the conventional wisdom…
My Experience: Giving out Free Roses to Random Strangers
I had the opportunity to do a bit of a social experiment while I was in Hawaii. I…
My First Voluntary Denied Boarding Turned into The Best Airport Day, Ever!
I ended up having one of the best airport days this week. It didn’t start out looking anything…
Review: InterContinental Toronto Centre
I booked a stay at the InterContinental Toronto Centre for my last night in Toronto. The hotel is conveniently…
Four Pictures: A Funny Sprinkler Warning and 3 Hotel Room Design Flaws
Sometimes I really wonder what hotels are actually thinking of when they design rooms or when they decide…
Review: Marriott Springhill Suites Toronto-Vaughan
I recently stayed at the Marriott Springhill Suites in Toronto-Vaughan. I picked this hotel because it had great…
Review: My First Stay at a Staybridge Suites (Toronto-Markham)
This past weekend, I had my first stay ever at a Staybridge Suites property. Staybridge Suites is an…
Dealing with an Agitated Agent at the Canada-US Border Crossing
I know border patrol control agents have an important job to do. They are law enforcement officers, working…
IHG to Launch a New Mid-Scale Brand
Recently, I came across the news that IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) has announced plans to launch a new…