Category Archives for Hotel Loyalty Program.
With a network of seven brands (Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn, Country Inns & Suites) and around 1,400 individual properties in operation or under development, Carlson Hotels is bigger than Hyatt but smaller than Hilton or Marriott. As hotel chains go, it’s mid-pack, size-wise. That’s still big, and the…
Wyndham’s current systemwide promotion—$100 in Wyndham Rewards gift cards after two qualifying stays through September 6—is a dud, riddled as it is with hurdles and restrictions. But its just-announced mobile-app bonus offer is a winner. Offer Details Between April 27 and July 31, Wyndham Rewards members can earn 5,000 bonus points for each of up…
Buying loyalty points or miles is normally a dicey deal: a profit windfall for the hotel or airline selling the points, but subpar value for the traveler buying them. There are exceptions, however, when limited-time promotions boost the value of the purchased points and shift the value proposition in the buyer’s favor. Hilton’s 100 percent…
IHG Rewards this week released its latest list of PointBreaks hotels that are available for booking for just 5,000 points per night. Offer Details Beginning on April 25, IHG Rewards members can book award nights for 5,000 points at 141 participating hotels, for stays through July 31, 2016. The new list includes 93 hotels in…
Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood has left one key group vocally underwhelmed: members of Starwood’s Preferred Guest program, particularly Starwood elites who have become accustomed to perks and services that play no part in Marriott’s Rewards program. That’s no small problem for Marriott, which has acknowledged the importance of winning over Starwood’s best customers to the…
Oh, how the hotels want you to book direct with them, on their websites, via their smartphone apps, or by phone! The major hotels’ now-ubiquitous best-rate guarantees were proffered to assure travel consumers that there was nothing to be gained by booking elsewhere. And the withholding of loyalty-program points for stays booked through third-party sites…
While not particularly generous, Club Carlson’s new promotion is at least simple and straightforward. Offer Details Between April 18 and July 31, Club Carlson members can earn up to 50,000 bonus points, as follows: 5,000 bonus points after two nights An additional 10,000 bonus points after five nights An additional 10,000 bonus points after 10…
In the news release touting its new promotion, Wyndham calls it “the richest offer of the year.” That doesn’t bode well for members of Wyndham’s Rewards program. Offer Details Through September 6, Wyndham Rewards members can earn $100 in Wyndham Rewards gift cards after two qualifying stays. So far, the offer is a mixed bag.…
IHG Rewards members can make their points go farther when redeeming for award stays at 21 hotels in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Award nights at the participating hotels can be booked for 50 percent fewer points between April 15 and May 2, for stays between April 29 and June 12. RELATED: New InterContinental…
Today, two storied travel brands that are destined for the scrap heap announced a marketing partnership that only serves to make their imminent demise that much sadder. Points earned in the loyalty program of Starwood hotels, which will be acquired and absorbed by Marriott, can now be converted at a 1:1 ratio into points in…
InterContinental Hotel Group’s next points promotion, Share Forever, begins next month and features bonuses for both the member’s own IHG Rewards account and to share with other program members. Offer Details Between May 1 and September 5, IHG Rewards members can earn “at least 65,000 bonus points – plus a free night to share.” This…