If you’re new to the points and miles world you might wonder what Daily Getaways is. It’s an annual promotion sponsored by the US Travel Association. Daily Getaways took a break during the pandemic but is back again in 2022, getting started today. While all the deals may not be spectacular, there are some gems. And, for folks who don’t travel for a living or have a ton of credit card spend it can be a great way to jump start a vacation plan. There are four weeks of deals […]
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Hilton Goes First, Dropping Elite Status Requirements For 2021
Travel brands across the world have been struggling with how to get customers to travel since the start of the pandemic. Many of those offers were patchwork in the beginning to solve a problem that seemed to be measured in weeks, maybe months. Six months later it’s clear that travel is on a very slow path to recovery and major travel companies need a long-term plan. Hilton recently made clear how much they value increasing/retaining their loyalty ranks in 2021. Hilton Reduces Elite Status Requirements Early on, Hilton was the […]
Big Move: Hilton Extending Elite Status And Adds Flexibility To All Reservations
Hilton is the first of the big hotel chains to make a move, and in a big way. They’ve announced changes to their elite status program and reservation flexibility that are very positive for customers. Is it enough for them to steal business from their competitors? We’re months away from having that answer.
Hyatt Announces Double Points Promotion, First Promo of 2020
Hyatt announced a double points promotion today that runs through May 15th, 2020. And, if you hold a Hyatt credit card you’ll earn even more points on weekend stays.
My 2019 Mid-Year Hotel Status Check
We’re halfway through the year and it’s time to look at what’s working and what’s not with hotel status. My patterns have followed largely what I thought they would have in 2019. I’m further ahead than I want to be in some respects, with too much time on the road. What’s your year look like chasing hotel elite status?
Hilton’s First Promotion Of 2019 Is Actually Worth A Look
Hilton’s new promotion is great for business travelers, especially if you have short stays. It’s also unlimited and starts with your first stay. There’s a lot to like here, which isn’t something we say very often about hotel promos nowadays.
2018 Hotel Status Review And A Look Forward To 2019
2018 was a year of ups and downs. Most of the ups were improvements in the Hyatt program. The downs were mostly owned by Marriott. Here’s a brief look at my year in hotels and what I think the future holds.
Registration Is Open For New Hilton Double Points Promotion
Registration is now open for the Hilton double points promotion. Make sure you take a second to register.
Hilton Announces A New Double Points Promotion
Double points at all Hilton properties? Sounds good to me!
Hilton Is Raising Award Room Rates 100% And Higher Without Telling Customers
Hilton appears to be changing award pricing without bothering to tell customers. What’s your opinion? Is Hilton the Delta of hotel loyalty?
