Hotel Loyalty Programs

Not long ago, we received an email from one of our readers: My parents started dabbling in points, miles and credit cards during the pandemic. They currently have a certificate …

We’ve been staying at Hilton hotels more often lately. That’s mostly because we’ve had a few free night certificates to use and found some good redemption opportunities. Even so, most …

If you’re part of a hotel loyalty program, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and effort earning points for free hotel stays. But knowing the value of your points …

If you’re a Hyatt fan, there’s a fun ongoing promotion called Brand Explorer. Every time you stay at a new Hyatt brand, you get closer to earning a free Category …

There are definitely some quirky motels and hotels in the world. There are some that are intentionally quirky, so you can tell it’s something of a gimmick, making a statement, …

I can’t recall another instance where a major hotel chain lost all its properties in a destination as popular as Key West, let alone in such a short period of …

If you’re a World of Hyatt member who’s ever gifted a free night or suite upgrade to a friend or family member, there’s a new rule coming your way — …

If you talk to travelers with top-tier hotel status, one of the first perks you’ll hear about is “free breakfast.” For Hyatt Globalists, Marriott Platinum and Titanium elites, and Hilton …

I’m fascinated by how hotel chains develop brands. While some of them, like IHG, Hilton and Marriott, are clearly trying to cover the spectrum of hotel types, others have a …

The Marriott Bonvoy program’s Terms and Conditions webpage scrolls on seemingly forever. When your program encompasses dozens of different brands worldwide, there are endless exceptions and carve-outs that need to …