The Frequent Business Traveler

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley Review

07/03/2026

Last week I stayed at the Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley. I did stay a few times before at the Hyatt Centric Santa Clara. In fact, I stayed at the same hotel a long time ago when it was still called ‘The Quality Suites’. So time for a review and share my thoughts about…
Etihad B777-300 Business Class; worth considering?

29/12/2025

I recently flew with Etihad’s B777-300 in Business Class from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi. Until that point in time, I mostly flew with Etihad’s 787 and A380. These business class cabins are one of my favorite business class cabins in the industry. This was the first time I flew with Etihad’s B777-300. Is the business…
Etihad A380 Business Class Review

23/12/2025

Recently, I finally flew with Etihad’s A380 in Business Class from Abu Dhabi to London. Flying with the A380 in Etihad’s Business Class was high on my list. I think Etihad’s business class product is one of the best in the industry and combining that with my favorite plane, the A380, must be a magical…
Renovated Hyatt Regency Austin – improved?

29/11/2025

Last week I stayed at the recently renovated Hyatt Regency Austin. In the past, I frequently stayed at the Hyatt Regency Austin. I also wrote a review of the Hyatt Regency Austin before and during the renovations. The common areas of the hotel started to look a bit outdated, so it was definitely time for…
Etihad A350-1000 Business Class Review

03/11/2025

Last month I had the opportunity to fly with Etihad’s new A350-1000 in Business Class from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam. Etihad is one of my favorite airlines so I was very curious to see what the new Business Class cabin in the A350-1000 would be like. Based on earlier flights with Etihad in Business Class,…
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Review

26/10/2025

A few weeks ago I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel. This hotel opened almost 20 years ago (2006) as the Novotel Bangkok Airport Hotel and was rebranded as a Hyatt Regency back in February 2025. Could this new addition to the Hyatt brand compete with some of the best Hyatt Airport hotels…