Want Hyatt Top Tier Through Booking Meeting Rooms? Not So Fast: The Terms...
Hyatt has significantly tightened their original terms and rules for earning elite status through organizing meetings under the new World of Hyatt program.
View ArticleIHG Rewards Club 2017 Category Changes: Top Tier Grows & 650 Properties...
Details of the IHG Rewards Club 2017 Category Changes including observations on the growth of the top tier and which properties seem to be changing the most.
View ArticleHilton Re-branding “HHonors” Loyalty Program & Adding New Features!
Hilton has announced the re-branding of their HHonors loyalty program. The new program will also have new benefits including points pooling, variable points & cash redemptions and more!
View ArticleIn a HUGE Negative Move, Hilton to Eliminate Award Categories Entirely
Hilton will be eliminating traditional award charts with their new program in a very customer unfriendly move.
View ArticleRe-Qualifying for Top Tier Hyatt Status Is More Difficult Than We Thought!
Re-qualifying for Hyatt's top tier status is apparently going to be even more difficult that many (including myself) had previously thought!
View ArticleHow Hyatt is Selling Their New “World of Hyatt” Program & See Their Brand New...
Hyatt is launching their new World of Hyatt loyalty program with a politically themed ad campaign. Take a look at their first ad!
View ArticleBenefiting from Hilton’s New Award Pricing Scheme in the Real World!
Hilton's new award pricing scheme may lead to higher prices over the long term, however for now many higher end prices can be significantly cheaper!
View ArticleTested in the Wild: World of Hyatt Globalist Upgrades & More! Is it Really a...
World of Hyatt introduced new benefits for top tier Globalist members including standard suite upgrades. With the rollout of the new program, are they delivering on their promises? Here are my...
View ArticleHyatt’s Terms Open the Door to Sky High Premium Redemptions Outside of Their...
Hyatt has changed their terms & conditions to allow them to charge anything they want for certain high-end redemptions. This new policy started with their new addition in Arizona.
View ArticleWhy Me Being Upset About Hyatt’s Elite Fast Track Would Be Hypocritical
Top tier elites in Hyatt's loyalty program are upset at a new deal that gives their status to others for much less. As a current Hyatt Globalist I can't be upset for this very important reason.
View ArticleMarriott’s Fall MegaBonus Promotion: It’s Good, But Is It Mattress Run Worthy?
Marriott has released the details of their brand new Fall 2017 Megabonus promotion. It is pretty good, but they also have a surprise in store which could make it even better!
View ArticleHotel Review: Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown
In this full Hyatt House Seattle Downtown Review find out how the property is for families and whether its location is ideal for sightseeing.
View ArticleHotel Amex Offers: A Complete List & Guide of Available Offers to Save You $$$
A complete guide and resource for American Express cardholders of all available hotel Amex Offers. Save big money on your next stay across multiple brands!
View ArticleWord of Warning With Those Wyndham Promos
Wyndham may be denying stays to withhold promo points.
View ArticleTotal Rewards Announces 2018 Changes, FoundersCard’s Value Takes a Big Hit!
Negative changes to the Total Rewards program. If you have a FoundersCard you need to read this.
View ArticleWho Gets Stay Credit for Hyatt “Guest of Honor” Bookings?
Hyatt Guest of Honor Award Bookings: Who Gets Credit. The Hyatt Twitter Concierge team gave us the wrong info, revealing there may be some confusion surrounding the new policies. Here's the correct info.
View ArticleWyndham Will Overthrow Marriott as the Largest Hotel Group in the World After...
Wyndham Will Soon Acquire La Quinta and become the world largest hotel group. Details and How will La Quinta and Wyndham loyalty members may be affected
View ArticleBreaking News: IHG Pointbreaks Will No Longer Be Only 5,000 Points Per Night
IHG Pointbreaks Hotels No Longer Only 5,000 Points
View ArticleMLife Casinos Set to Raise Parking Prices Again and How You Can Avoid Them...
MLife Casinos Raise Parking Rates and how you can avoid paying for parking on the Las Vegas Strip. MGM's new pricing goes into effect 1/31/18.
View ArticleSPG 2018 Hotel Category Changes, Check If You’re Affected
SPG announced its annual category changes will take effect on March 6, 2018. A total of 276 SPG hotels are changing categories this year. 145 hotels are getting more expensive and 131 hotels are...
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