Marriott introduced peak and off peak pricing in September 2019. Stays booked before that date were supposed to keep the same pricing they were booked under, unfortunately there are now many data points of users having their stays... Read More →
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Hilton Honors Makes Three Small Positive Changes To Earning Points
Hilton has made a number of positive changes to earning points. Changes are as follows: Read More →
Hilton Timeshare Offer – Get 4 Nights In Las Vegas Or Orlando + 100k Points For $349
The Offer Direct link to offer (click choose your destination in the top right for a list of both properties) Hilton Grand Vacations (Hilton’s timeshare brand) is offering discount rates and points. As part of this deal you need to... Read More →
[Expired] [Targeted] Radisson Rewards – Free Points For Some Members
Radisson Rewards is offering some free points (2,500 but might vary by person) to some members Read More →
IHG Now Allows You To Use A Secure Password, Replacing PIN
IHG is finally allowing users to replace their four digit PIN with a secure password. Existing users all now have this option and new users will be forced to use a secured password when signing up. I have no idea why IHG has persisted... Read More →
PSA: Check Existing Marriott Reservations To See If They Have Changed From Peak/Off Peak
In September Marriott introduced peak and off peak pricing on award bookings. Properties can be moved from peak/off peak or standard on a monthly basis (looks like this happens mid month sometime perhaps). Unfortunately Marriott... Read More →
Marriott Updates Terms To Allow For Select Properties To Cost In Excess Of Category 8 Award Pricing
Marriott has updated the terms & conditions to add the following: Select properties may have redemption rates in excess of the Category 8 Redemption Rates. Currently category 8 is the highest category and that costs either 70,000... Read More →
IHG: Up To 4x Bonus Points (Stacks With IHG Accelerate)
Update 12/8/19: You now have until January 15th, 2020 to book (previously December 15th, 2019). Hat tip to Head For Points. The Offer Direct link to offer IHG has a new promotion that scales based on how many stays you complete: Stay... Read More →
IHG Offering Some New Members Accelerate-Like Offers
IHG is offering some new members accelerate-like offers after signing up. I’m not sure how they are determining who is targeted and who isn’t, but we are seeing bonuses of up to 15,000-30,000 points. Users have 94 days from... Read More →
World Of Hyatt To Introduce Peak & Off Peak Pricing In March 2020
World of Hyatt has announced two changes coming in 2020: Introduction of off peak and peak pricing on award bookings in March 2020 Get more value from dining, spa & more awards (up to 50% more) in January 2020 Peak & Off Peak... Read More →
Best Western Devalues Program With No Notice Or Warning (Maximum Cost Now 70,000 Points Per Night – Up From 36,000 Points)
Best Western has devalued it’s loyalty program with no notice or warning. Previously the most expensive property would cost 36,000 points per night. Now the most expensive properties are pricing out at 70,000 points per night... Read More →
[YMMV] Marriott Exclusively For You: Bonus Points, Elite Nights & Free Nights
Update 11/22/19: Looks like more people have been targeted. Valid on stays through February 2020 The Offer Targeted offer sent out via e-mail. You can also try using this link. Marriott is offering some loyalty members a variety of... Read More →
Expedia Punishing Hotels With Resort Fees In Search Results
Hotels that charge resorts fees will now appear lower in search results on Expedia & Hotels.com. A big part of why hotels charge resort fees is that they don’t pay commission to the online travel agency (in this case Expedia)... Read More →
[Expired] Chase Offers: 15% Back On Domestic Marriott Properties ($44 Maximum Back)
Earn 15% back on your Marriott Hotels stays when you spend a minimum of $100, $44 cash back maximum Read More →
[Expired] Radisson Rewards: 20% Rebate On All Award Redemptions
Radisson Rewards is offering a 20% rebate on all award redemptions when you book by November 20th for stays completed November 22, 2019 through March 31, 2020 Read More →