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U.S. News Reveals the 2023-2024 Best Travel Rewards Programs
U.S. News & World Report | July 25, 2023
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 -- U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Vacations, today revealed the 2023-2024 Best Travel Rewards Programs for everyday travelers deciding on the best loyalty program to suit their travel needs. With inflation causing higher airfare and hotel rates, rewards programs can make travel more affordable and accessible. U.S. News analyzed travel rewards programs in two categories: Best Hotel Rewards Programs and Best Airline Rewards Programs. The rankings consider highly coveted factors by travelers, including the ease of earning free flights or stays, property and ...
U.S. News & World Report Announces Best Hotels of 2022
U.S. News & World Report | February 8, 2022
Washington, D.C. – February 8, 2022 – U.S. News & World Report the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the Best Hotels rankings, which evaluate more than 35,000 hotels and resorts across the USA, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. While some global travel remains limited, these hotels continue to provide top-of-the-line amenities and hospitality for travelers looking to plan ahead. "The travel industry has faced many disruptions over the past two years, highlighting the need to support and recognize hotels that continue to maintain excellent standards," said Zach Wats...
U.S. News Reveals 2021-22 Best Travel Rewards Programs
U.S. News & World Report | August 31, 2021
Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Vacations, today announced the 2021-22 Best Travel Rewards Programs. The annual rankings identify 24 hotel and airline loyalty programs with the most rewarding perks for everyday travelers. After several years at No. 2, Wyndham Rewards improved to be the No. 1 Best Hotel Rewards Program. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan remains the No. 1 Best Airline Rewards Program for the seventh year in a row. This year, U.S. News also considered each travel rewards program's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and factored in how flexible...
U.S. News Announces 2021 Best Hotels Rankings
U.S. News & World Report | February 2, 2021
Eleventh annual list recognizes the leading hotels during a trying year for the industry. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the Best Hotels rankings, which evaluate more than 30,000 luxury hotels and resorts across the USA, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Even though global travel remains limited, these hotels continue to operate at the top of their class for luxury and hospitality – a recognition made more meaningful during these challenging times. "The travel industry has faced numerous challenges over the pas...
U.S. News & World Report Names 20 BENCHMARK® Properties to “Best Hotels List” for 2018
February 8, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2018 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has announced that 20 of its luxury properties within the company's Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Collection brands have been named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report "Best Hotels" list for 2018. Villas of Grand Cypress, located in Orlando, Florida, and a Gemstone Collection property, also placed in the Silver Badge Winner category as a Best Hotel in Orlando-Walt Disney World, and in Florida. Silver winners are in the Top 30 percent of all ranked luxury hotels within a destination. Alex Cabañas, CEO, mad...
U.S. News & World Report Releases 2018 Best Hotels Rankings
U.S. News & World Report | February 6, 2018
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2018 -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2018 Best Hotels, which evaluate more than 24,000 luxury hotels across the USA, Europe, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda. In the Best Hotels in the USA rankings, Hawaii's Four Seasons Resort Lanai took the No. 1 spot, followed by The Peninsula Chicago at No. 2 and The Langham, Chicago at No. 3. U.S. News awards the top 10 percent of ranked hotels with a Gold badge. These four destinations are home to the highest number of Gold badge-winning hotels for 2018: New York City has 24 Gold badge winners out of 231...
U.S. News & World Report Reveals the 2017-18 Best Destinations in the World
U.S. News & World Report | June 20, 2017
Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today released its annual rankings of the Best Vacation Destinations. The new rankings highlight the World's Best Places to Visit as well as region-specific lists, including the Best Places to Visit in the USA and the Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean. The World's Best Places to Visit highlights 30 spectacular destinations across the globe. An ancient city with historic sites at every turn, Rome is the No. 1 Best Place to Visit in the World. With its laid-back beaches and thriving metropolis, S...
U.S. News & World Report Names BENCHMARK Properties To “Best Hotels List” for 2017
Villas of Grand Cypress | February 24, 2017
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2017 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has announced that three of its luxury hotels and resorts have been named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report "Best Hotels" list for 2017. Included were Villas of Grand Cypress, located in Orlando, Florida, and a member of Benchmark's Gemstone Collection brand, which placed in the Gold Badge Winners category as a Best Hotel in the United States. Also included were Mosaic Hotel, a Gemstone Collection-brand property located in Beverly Hills, California, that placed in the Silver Badge Category as a Best Hotel within its mar...
