Registration officially opened yesterday for Hyatt’s fall promo, New Possibilities. You need to register here. It’s always a good idea to register for promos even if you don’t think you’ll have a stay during the promo period. It’s so easy to forget later on…
Hotel promotions represent a decent bonus on trips you already have planned. As the economy has gotten better, the promos have gotten worse (no surprise). But, they still represent solid value, especially when you consider these points are available to you for business you…
Southwest Rapid Rewards and Marriott are teaming up this month to offer bonus points on gift card purchases. Purchase link here. Buying gift cards at a discount (or earning bonus points) is a solid way to save on travel. I remember stocking up…
Hyatt purchased the Peabody Hotel in Orlando. I’ve stayed at the Peabody in Memphis, where they share the tradition with the Orlando property of the ducks in the lobby fountain. It’s a cool tradition they practice daily. The Peabody in Orlando is a massive…
I love New York. That sounds a bit kitschy, I know. But, I grew up there and never miss an opportunity to go back. We wanted to take the kids to a Yankees game at the new stadium, so a trip to Manhattan was…
Most people will know the program that covers such brands as Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Intercontinental Hotels as Priority Club. They’ve changed the name of the program to IHG Rewards. I don’t find their program that rewarding so I don’t spend a lot…
I’m running a couple days behind reviewing Hyatt’s fall 2013 promo. On whole, hotel promotions have been less rewarding then in year’s past as occupancy and rates have risen. On it’s face, I’m reasonably pleased with the Hyatt promo based on those circumstances. It’s…
It was just about a month ago when Hyatt announced they were forming a partnership with Playa Hotels & Resorts for 13 properties to be added to the Hyatt fold. 6 of those were to be branded with the Hyatt name and we have…
Airline loyalty program puts a beat down on it’s members. I don’t follow Air Canada all that closely for its loyalty program. There was a time when they were one of the best programs, but they’ve shot themselves in the foot a few times…
Courtesy of Jeff Zidell, Senior Vice President of Hyatt Gold Passport on Milepoint: Dear Milepoint members, I wanted to remind you about the live chat that I will be cohosting, tomorrow at 7 p.m. MDT, with MGM Resorts Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy…