How much value does IHG status provide when you book directly?

When IHG launched the IHG One Rewards loyalty program in 2022, it added a new elite status tier, refreshed elite earning rates on stays, added several new elite status perks and introduced the ability to earn Milestone Rewards starting at just 20 nights per calendar year. There’s plenty of value to be found in the…

New York gets first-ever nonstop flights to Puglia, Italy

Travelers looking for something a little off the beaten path have a new flight option to Italy’s Puglia region, an area known for its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, delectable food and historic medieval architecture. Neos, the airline owned by Italian travel company Alpitour, will launch what it says is the first-ever nonstop service between…