To the list of hotels that offer discounted rates to members of their loyalty programs—Starwood, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, InterContinental, Choice—can now be added the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group (Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn, Country Inns & Suites). Beginning this week, Club Carlson members can save “up to 10%” when…
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Your Choice: Points or Cash Back for Your Hotel Stay
Given the choice, which reward would you choose for your next hotel stay: loyalty points or cash back? That’s more hypothetical than realistic, since the great majority of hotels utilized by frequent travelers award loyalty points rather than cash. But there is one cash-back option that’s increasingly look-worthy. When The Guestbook launched, just over a…
Weekly Recap: A Southwest Elite Perk + Suit to Block Virgin America Merger + Busiest Airports
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. New Southwest Perk for Elites:…
From Best Western: 1,000 Bonus Points Per Stay
This fall’s crop of hotel promotions has been notably lackluster. The latest from Best Western is no exception. Offer Details Between September 12 and November 20, Best Western Rewards members can earn 1,000 bonus points for every eligible Best Western stay booked on the company’s website or mobile app. Registration is required. Related: New Hyatt…
Earn Up to 10,000 Bonus Points with AccorHotels
With more than 2,700 hotels and 20 brands in its network, AccorHotels is a major hotel chain by any measure. Of that number, only around 320 are in the Americas, and fewer still are in the U.S. Which explains why the company’s Le Club loyalty program gets less attention from U.S. travelers than other large…
Hyatt Offers 500 Bonus Points for Mobile-App Bookings
Mobile booking apps are considered a must-have by airline and hotel marketers, who are convinced that they’re the future of travel buying, or at least a big part of it. While there’s surely a place for mobile booking, I’m skeptical that it will ever become the majority choice. Tiny cellphone screens simply don’t lend themselves…
Weekly Recap: Exploding Smartphones + Computer Meltdowns + Flight Suspensions
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. Another Day, Another Airline Computer…
Starwood’s Fall Promotion: Double or Triple Points
So far, this fall’s hotel promotions have been mostly unimpressive. Starwood’s is no exception. Offer Details Between September 12 and December 18, Starwood Preferred Guest members can earn double points for weekday stays of two or more nights or triple points for weekend stays of two or more nights. Related: Is It Time to Reconsider…
Weekly Recap: AA’s New Ads + New Airline Presidents + Reliable Air Transport
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. ‘World’s Greatest Flyers,’ American Wants…
Hyatt’s New Promotion: Up to 75,000 Bonus Points
Hyatt’s latest points offer is a repeat of the bonus promotion in place earlier this year. For frequent travelers, that’s a good thing. For infrequent travelers, not so much. Offer Details Between September 1 and November 30, Gold Passport members can earn up to 75,000 bonus points for multiple stays, as follows: 5,000 bonus points…
From Hilton: Double Points Through the End of the Year
Hilton’s next points promotion is an extension of its current promotion, which was highly rated for simplicity but offered mediocre value. Offer Details Between September 1 and December 31, Hilton HHonors members can earn double points for every stay at every hotel in the HHonors portfolio. Registration is required. Related: Marriott’s New MegaBonus Promotion: Something…