hotel loyalty

Hotel chains have spent years trying to convince travelers to book directly, and in many cases, there are real advantages to doing so. They advertise member rates, elite perks, points …

When Bilt adds a new transfer partner, it usually gets attention. This time, maybe not so much. Bilt recently added Wyndham Rewards as a partner, and I wouldn’t be surprised …

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you already know we’re unapologetically pro-Starbucks when we travel. It’s predictable coffee in unfamiliar places, mobile ordering in chaotic airports, and an …

It’s almost like Hilton knew its “Stay More, Earn More” promotion wasn’t moving the needle. Launched on October 1, the original offer was about as exciting as a lukewarm cup …

When it comes to the American Express Platinum Card, I’d have to describe our relationship status as “complicated.” While I can get a decent return on the card, it requires …

For years, I was proud of the fact that I didn’t have any hotel status and wasn’t bound by any limits when choosing hotels. At the time, I searched the …

IHG One Rewards is back with another 100% bonus on purchased points, making this one of the best times to stock up. This promotion runs from 12:00 AM ET on …

Philadelphia has plenty of hotel options, but for this trip, the choice was easy. We were attending an event along the river, and the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing is …

For years, IHG free night certificates were locked into a strict limit: you could only use them at hotels costing 40,000 points or less. That made it a challenge to …

Hilton Honors has launched its newest promotion for summer 2025, and it might sound familiar. That’s because it’s once again called Points Plus, just like the promo they ran at …