Posts by Giovanni Hashimoto
Giovanni Hashimoto is editor of Travel Spill. He's a brand and reputation consultant and an expert in maximizing credit card rewards and loyalty programs. Ethnically a Japanese and Italian Wasian, he grew up as a third-culture kid between the United States, Japan, and Italy. He's continued living globally as an adult becoming a part-time digital nomad, often leveraging points and miles to improve his travel experience.
Review: Moxy Munich Ostbahnhof
Comprehensive review of staying at the Moxy Munich Ostbahnhof in Germany with complete details about booking, location, rooms, amenities, and breakfast/dining at the hotel.
Review: Hotel Reisen (Unbound Collection by Hyatt) — Stockholm, Sweden
Detailed review of Hotel Reisen in Stockholm’s Old Town. Full details about the hotel, a part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, including information about Globalist benefits, history, location, breakfast, bars, spa & gym amenities, rooms, and more
Guide: Complimentary Suite Upgrades at Check-in for Hyatt Globalists
Everything you need to know about World of Hyatt’s complimentary suite upgrades for Globalists and how the benefit compares to Hilton, IHG, and Marriott.
Oneworld is Finally Making Progress on Lounges
Maximizing The Value of IHG One Rewards Platinum Status
Full guide to the benefits and strategies to earn IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status. From room upgrades to bonus points, learn how to maximize your IHG experience with Platinum status.
Review: Hyatt Regency The Churchill — London, UK
Complete review of the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, a five-star hotel in London’s chic Marylebone neighborhood. Information about the amenities, suites, dining options, and Globalist benefits.
Benefits of IHG One Rewards Diamond Status & How To Earn It
Complete guide to the exclusive benefits of the IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite status. Learn how to earn Diamond status with IHG and enjoy perks like complimentary breakfasts, room upgrades, and more, and how to access the status more easily with IHG’s co-branded credit cards.
Review: Royal Lounge — Sapporo New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Full review of the Royal Lounge at Sapporo’s New Chitose International Airport including information about access requirements, hours, seating options, food and beverage, and more.