This morning I released my third annual update of my hotel loyalty program comparison tables. While I try to keep those unbiased, this post is all about opinion. If you’re aiming for elite status then which program — and which tier in that program — is right for you? Unlike with airlines there are many more differences between hotel loyalty programs. Some details, such as the number of points required for a free … [Read more...]
Comparing Hotel Elite Status in 2016
After comparing the four major U.S. airlines earlier this week, I'm now back to review six major hotel chains side-by-side. My objective is to compare each loyalty program to the others using common measures and help you choose one (or two?) most deserving of your business. I got a good response to the airline update and hope you'll find this one equally helpful. In the four years that I've performed this project … [Read more...]
Three Targeted Offers for 20,000 Club Carlson Points
Many Club Carlson members have been targeted with offers to earn up to 20,000 bonus points this winter. There appear to be at least three different offers available, but in my case I was provided with an offer to earn 10,000 points after my first two stays and an additional 10,000 points after my third stay. You must register for the promotion before you stay, and all eligible stays must be completed by March … [Read more...]
Save 25-30% on Hilton and Radisson Blu Today Only
Today is the last day of a broad Hilton HHonors sale for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, with discounts of up to 30% when you stay between December 20 and February 29, 2016. You must book a stay of two nights or longer, Thursday through Sunday, in order to qualify. In addition, it's the third day of Club Carlson's Cybertastic week, and today's offer is 25% off two-night stays at any Radisson Blue property … [Read more...]
Book at Radisson for 20,000 Bonus Points (Today Only)
As part of an entire week of "cybertastic" promotions, today Club Carlson is offering 20,000 bonus points if you book a single stay of two nights or more at any Radisson hotel in the Americas. You can complete your stay by January 31, but you must book today. 20,000 points is either a lot or little depending on perspective. Hotel nights start at just 9,000 points per night and max out at 70,000 for standard … [Read more...]
Earn Double Elite Qualifying Nights with Club Carlson
The latest Club Carlson promotion is designed to make it easier for you to earn or requalify for elite status this fall. You can get up to 10 bonus qualifying nights when you register for the promotion and stay through December 31, 2015. This is similar to more targeted promotions run by other chains. For example, I know that Marriott often targets members for "catch up" promotions if they're at risk of not … [Read more...]
What I Didn’t Learn from Delta and Club Carlson at the Freddie Awards
I attend the Freddie Awards each year mostly as an opportunity to meet with people who actually work for the companies I write about. I get to ask them exactly what they think of certain developments, and it certainly helps the conversation when we're inebriated (probably me more than they are). Two of the more revealing discussions I had were with Club Carlson and Delta Air Lines. Not because I learned anything … [Read more...]
Daily Getaways for Week 1: March 23-27
Daily Getaways returns today with five weeks of discounted travel offers. These are often described as a certain type of hotel room or other purchase but in reality are blocks of points that can be used much more flexibly. And unlike most points for sale, which can be at bad prices, these rates are pretty good. Competition for the best deals is fierce; read my tips at the end for scoring the one you want. Monday: … [Read more...]
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