As you all know, the promotion activity so far this year as been VERY lackluster. Could it be the Marriott-Starwood merger keeping the marketing folks busy thinking of the myriad ways to reward members when they combine loyalty programs just like the airlines have done? Fortunately, Hyatt just released a…
One of the best features of the Chase Ritz Carlton Rewards Card is the free club level upgrade. If you have stayed at a Ritz-Carlton hotel you know that access to the club level is quite valuable and the Ritz will charge you quite a bit for it. I just signed up for the Chase…
IHG Rewards just released their “Into The Nights” promotion where you can earn up to 2 free hotel nights by completing a set of tasks. The promotion requires you to complete a set of tasks where you earn bonus points for completing a certain amount of tasks. Many will ask, are 50,000 points worth two…
Marriott is now offering a Platinum challenge called “Road to Platinum” to select members. The program basically grants you Platinum (or Gold) status after completing the required number of stays in a 3-month period. The following are the stay requirements for each level. Marriott Rewards Elite Status Challenge Requirements Status Stays Required Time Period Platinum…