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Choice Hotels has gotten a lot of traction with travelers with its recurring promotion featuring a free night at any of 1,500 lower-priced Choice hotels after two stays. And that’s as it should be: It’s an unusually rich offer. For travelers who were expecting more of the same, Choice’s new promotion, for winter stays, will…
Hilton’s current systemwide promotion—double or triple points—was scheduled to expire on December 31. Rather than follow that with an entirely new offer, Hilton has elected to extend the existing promotion for an additional month. Offer Details Through January 31, 2017, Hilton HHonors members can earn double points for every stay at every hotel in the…
The main problem with most best-loyalty-program studies is their underlying assumption that there’s a one-size-fits-all solution to the problem. There is no single best program for everyone. What there is is a best program for you, given your goals and travel patterns and spending behavior. A new Best Hotel Rewards Program study from WalletHub is…
Best Western’s promotional offers tend to be underwhelming. This one is no exception. Offer Details Through January 29, 2017, Best Western Rewards members can earn a $10 Best Western gift card after every qualifying stay. Stays booked through an online travel agency or tour operator are not eligible. Related: ‘Expiring Miles Should Be Outlawed’ –…
It’s the week after Thanksgiving, and if my email inbox is any indication, the world is awash in limited-time sales. Which means my Delete key is getting quite a workout. Snooze-you-lose travel sales (flash sales, Black Friday sales, Cyber Monday sales, and so on) are bad marketing and a consumer disservice. A one-day sale on…
Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. The Trump Effect on Travel:…
InterContinental is reprising its so-called Priceless Surprises promotion from last year. Offer Details Between December 1, 2016, and February 15, 2017, IHG Rewards members who use a MasterCard to pay for two stays, one of which is at least two nights, can earn a MasterCard gift card worth up to $100, as follows: $50 gift…
Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. Will Uber Be the Death…
Need a few extra Marriott Rewards points? Got social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)? If you answered “yes” to both, you’re in luck. Through December 7, Marriott Rewards members can earn 500 bonus points for connecting their Marriott accounts to their Facebook profiles, another 500 points for connecting to their Instagram profiles, and yet another…
Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week. If it was a good deal—or a notably bad deal—from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. Delta SkyMiles Members Can Now…
Carlson’s latest promotion may appeal to points-seekers or to those aspiring to elite status. But it’s one or the other, not both. Offer Details Between November 1 and December 31, 2016, Club Carlson members can choose to earn one of two available bonuses for stays at participating Carlson Rezidor hotels: Double points Double elite-qualifying nights…