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Travel Tuesday: Even More Extended Stay Hotel Brands Are Coming

by Kyle Burbank
A couple of months ago, I wrote about Hyatt's plans to launch a new imprint called Hyatt Studios. This brand — which the company bills as its first "upper-midscale" concept — is meant to appeal to extended-stay travelers and, in turn, will include such features as a full-sized fridge, multi-function...
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Travel Tuesday: I Kickstarted a New Travel Product

by Kyle Burbank
Over the years, Kickstarter has had an interesting trajectory. While it was originally associated with art projects such as independent films (including some that were criticized for using the site to raise money when the creators were perceived as having the ability to self-finance... whether or not that was actually...
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Travel Tuesday: Understanding Chase's New Sapphire Lounge

by Kyle Burbank
When Chase announced that it was opening a number of airport lounges in partnership with The Club, there were several questions I and others had. At the top of the list, with The Club being a staple of Priority Pass membership, it seemed fair to assume that those with Priority...
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Travel Tuesday: Home2 Suites Chicago McCormick Place Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
Last month, for the fourth year in a row, my wife and I headed up to the Windy City to attend C2E2. As you may recall, after previously staying downtown and shuttling or driving in to the convention center, we decided to try staying at McCormick Place itself. Having tried...
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Travel Tuesday: Hyatt Introduces Hyatt Studios Brand for Extended Stay

by Kyle Burbank
When you're traveling and looking for a place to stay, you'll likely see several different brand names pop up in your searches. Yet, in reality, many of these brands really fall under the banner of a few key companies such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, or Wyndham. The idea is that...
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Travel Tuesday: Curb App Review — Trying the Cab Service in Chicago

by Kyle Burbank
When I was in New York last year, it was the first time in a long time that I remember being in a taxi (as opposed to a rideshare like Uber or Lyft). During that ride, I saw an advertisement for an app called Arro, which I then used to...
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by Kyle Burbank
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