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Smart travel: New rewards platform could be revolutionary

Listen to audio Wish you could be rewarded for taking an off-the-beaten-path journey to a remote destination? The new travel platform is designed to significantly expand your options for earning points. Live in Central Florida? That trip to Paris you’ve always dreamed of is about to get even more tempting. Impressed by the countless ways artificial intelligence is changing the career landscape? A country has become the first in the world to use artificial intelligence services in building a new national brand. This week on Smart Travel, we’re covering all of these latest developments, plus Hilton’s next global moves and a new study that reveals the key benefits of cruising to destination economies. New travel rewards platform aims to redefine travel loyalty On Friday, Journey launched a new travel rewards platform with a mission to redefine travel loyalty. Journey users can earn points and benefits from a curated network of independently-operated properties, including hotels and private rentals, to meet consumer…

Bisset Park in Radford, Virginia, after Hurricane Helene
Smart Mobility: Field & Stream Lodge Co. debuts in Bozeman

Listen to audio Have you ever wished you could step into the pages of Field & Stream, the magazine that was published in print from 1895 to 2015 (don't worry, you can still enjoy its digital content)? Get ready for your dreams to come true next winter. Do you know what “maximizing travel” is? Hilton is here to tell you all. Most importantly, have you been thinking about how you can help those affected by Hurricane Helen? We have a suggestion in this week's Smart Travel magazine. Field & Stream Lodge Co. to open in Bozeman in winter 2025 Field & Stream Lodge Co., a new branded hotel platform for the iconic Field & Stream brand, announced the opening of its first location in Field & Stream Bozeman, Montana, a hunting and fishing lodge equipped with modern amenities. The venue has 179 rooms, ranging from king suites designed to look like fishing shacks to bunk rooms, and is now accepting…