ToP Roundup
This article series features interesting articles from all over the web. Topics range from miles and points to travel and finance and everything in between. Hopefully, this ToP Roundup series inspires you and teaches you something new. If you see anything out there that you think others may find of interest too, please feel free to share it with us at [email protected].
Interesting Articles
Kimpton Opens its First All-Inclusive in a Nature Reserve in Mexico — The Points Guy
The new Kimpton Tres Ríos opened recently in a 340-acre nature reserve in between Playa del Carmen and Cancun in Mexico. It is the first all-inclusive hotel for IHG‘s Kimpton brand. This resort is pet-friendly and family friendly, featuring seven restaurants and bars, a spa, a kids club and a fitness center among its amenities.
Royal Caribbean's $3 Billion Sandals Deal Splits Analysts — Live and Let's Fly
Royal Caribbean announced that it was going to acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, the all-inclusive Caribbean brand. Analysts can't agree on whether this is a good move or a bad one. Either way, it's an interesting development for travelers – for those who like cruises, for those who like all-inclusive resorts, and the likely biggest winners who enjoy both.
JPMorgan Weighs Opening Card Business to Private Credit — PYMNTS
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly considering whether there is a market among private credit companies to take on some of the applicants that Chase rejects. While a JPMorgan spokesperson denies this is happening, we can see why it would make sense. Chase has several co-brand partners that likely would prefer applicants who may not meet the bank's otherwise rigorous underwriting standards including both the 5/24 rule and the new 3/24 rule.
The Rise of the Almost-Premium Credit Card — The Wall Street Journal (gift article)
In this gift article, the Wall Street Journal takes an interesting look at what cards people are choosing, and why. We recommend looking at your cards more holistically to evaluate what benefits are useful to you, rather than simply looking at the annual fee.
ToP Roundup: Final Thoughts
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