✈ Here’s Why Hotel Chains Are Betting On All-Inclusive Resorts & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Amex Platinum vs. Amex Gold: Which one is right for you? [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Oct 9, 2021 ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS Are all-inclusive resorts the next big thing? Major hotel brands such as Marriott, Hyatt and Wyndham have set their sights to grow their current all-inclusive properties and even launch brand new ones. But they're not just your run-of-the-mill all-inclusive resorts. Forget everything you know about bad food and subpar service — these hotel chains are reinventing the wheel and launching upscale resorts instead. This week alone, Marriott announced that it will have 33 all-inclusive properties by 2025 to round out its "All Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy" program. Whether or not you're a fan of all-inclusive resorts, there's a clear demand for them as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we travel. With complicated and ever-changing testing and entry requirements, customers are looking for simplicity and ease. If you're interested in reading more about the new era of all-inclusive resorts (and learn how to book using your points and miles), read all about it here: - [Here’s why hotel chains are betting on a new era of all-inclusive resorts]( - [You can now redeem Marriott points at 20 new all-inclusive resorts — but should you?]( - [Why all-inclusive resorts are more attractive than ever following the pandemic]( - [TPG’s guide to the best all-inclusive points resorts — including new options from Hyatt and Marriott]( Stella Shon, Writer 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. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. TODAY'S TOP STORIES [A new boutique Hyatt with a rooftop pool just opened near the Santa Monica Airport]( The Shay opened this week and is the portfolio’s first urban hotel in Southern California and the only new hotel on the books in the Culver City area of Los Angeles. [Read more]( [Amex Platinum vs. Amex Gold: Which one is right for you?]( We compare the mid-tier Amex Gold to the ultra-luxury Amex Platinum to help you decide which is a better fit for your wallet. [Read more]( [If I could, here’s why I’d happily spend $5,000+ at Disney’s new Star Wars hotel]( The Galactic Starcruiser hotel is more than a place to sleep, it’s a two-night immersive experience. [Read more]( [An American Airlines mileage devaluation may be coming, here’s why I’m not too worried]( A devaluation is inevitable, but TPG's Benji Stawski explains why he's not worried about it coming. [Read more]( [5 things you need to do early this year for holiday travel]( As we approach the second year of pandemic-style holiday travel, here are the five things you need to be ready for. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [7 ways to maximize Marriott Bonvoy award night redemptions]( 2 [Savvy Saturday: How to follow Dave Ramsey’s famous envelope system and earn up to 5x points with every purchase]( 3 [A first look at what it’s like to fly the JetBlue Mint Studio from London Gatwick]( 4 [A boutique hotel on the edge: A review of LA’s Hotel Figueroa]( 5 [More shopping, less sunbathing: Here’s what it’s like on the first Majestic Princess cruise from California]( 6 [Disney introducing paid ‘FastPass’ replacement Oct. 19 — here’s what ‘Lightning Lanes’ will cost]( 7 [Amex Platinum vs. Amex Gold: Which one is right for you?]( 8 [At Boston, Delta pushes to become No. 1 airline, surpassing JetBlue in departures]( 9 [Travelers, industry want more guidance on exactly when and how the US will reopen — here’s what we know so far]( 10 [Virgin Voyages says it’s too cool for buffets. But guess what I just found on its first ship]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2021