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    Some Hotel Companies Still Offer Shareholder Benefits—Here’s What They Are

    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026

    Owning stock in a publicly traded company is a way to potentially earn money. You always hear wild stories about people who purchased stock in a company, and X amount …

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    Do Hotel Best Rate Guarantees Still Work? One Real Example (And What’s Changed)

    by joeheg February 22, 2026
    by joeheg February 22, 2026

    Most of the points and miles I earn for our trips come from credit card spending and sign-up bonuses. But that wasn’t always the case. There was a stretch when …

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    Hyatt’s Luxury Strategy Is Bigger Than I Realized — and the Numbers Prove It

    by joeheg February 16, 2026
    by joeheg February 16, 2026

    If you’ve been paying attention to Hyatt over the past few years, one thing has become pretty clear: they’ve been leaning hard into the luxury and lifestyle side of the …

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    How to Use the Hilton Surpass $50 Credit When You’re Not Staying at a Hilton

    by joeheg January 31, 2026
    by joeheg January 31, 2026

    If you have the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, one of the most valuable perks is also one of the easiest to waste: the up to $200 Hilton Statement …

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    Kimpton’s Secret Password Gave Us the Most Unexpected “Perk”

    by joeheg January 29, 2026
    by joeheg January 29, 2026

    One of the most charmingly odd things Kimpton does is the secret password. If you’ve stayed at a Kimpton before—or you’ve spent too much time reading about hotel quirks—you probably …

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    How I Accidentally Saved Points on a Marriott Stay

    by joeheg January 28, 2026
    by joeheg January 28, 2026

    If you’ve been in the points-and-miles world for any length of time, you already know the game: the goal isn’t just to earn points — it’s to spend fewer of …

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    Hotel Status Without the Grind: The Best Mid-Tier Hotel Credit Cards

    by joeheg January 26, 2026
    by joeheg January 26, 2026

    If you travel more than once or twice a year, you might become interested in hotel loyalty programs. Through a hotel program, you’ll earn points, which you can use for …

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    Hilton’s “NEW” Points Unlimited Promo for 2026 Is… Not New

    by joeheg January 19, 2026
    by joeheg January 19, 2026

    Hilton Honors is back with its first promotion of 2026, and—credit where it’s due—they dusted off an older name instead of cycling through the same two titles they’ve been alternating …

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    The Hidden Perk of Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status

    by joeheg December 14, 2025
    by joeheg December 14, 2025

    Marriott elite benefits can be a little… situational. Upgrades and late checkout depend on the property, the day, and sometimes the mood of the person at the front desk. But …

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    Hilton’s Big Changes for 2026: What It Means for 3 Types of Travelers

    by joeheg December 2, 2025
    by joeheg December 2, 2025

    Hilton just did something that feels both obvious and overdue: they admitted that their top tier isn’t really the “top” anymore. For years, Hilton Diamond has been in a weird …

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