15 shortcuts to Marriott Platinum Elite status
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Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton's rewards programs will merge into one program (but still with...
Ultra Premium Hotel Cards: Hilton vs. SPG/Marriott
Hilton kicked off 2018 by introducing a new ultra-premium credit card: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. And, in August, the newly combined Marriott /...
Marriott’s Platinum breakfast benefit better than I thought, but more confusing than ever
We were promised that Platinum Elites would get free breakfast when Marriott and SPG merge in August. But, in my post "Marriott Platinum Elite...
Earn up to 15 Suite Night Awards with Marriott SPG this year only
The planned August program merger between Marriott and SPG has led to some short term opportunities (see this post for a list of opportunities). ...
United Premier Elites: Sign up for RewardsPlus before August
United's partnership with Marriott, called RewardsPlus, provides a way for United elites to get Marriott elite status (and vice versa). Specifically, anyone with United...
Hyatt Place: no more free breakfast for 3rd party bookings; early check-in coming for...
Hyatt has announced a major change in the breakfast policy at Hyatt Place locations effective November 1, 2018: breakfast will only be free for World of...
[Too Late] Consider getting the Ritz-Carlton card right now
The Ritz card is unavailable for new signups as of July 26 2018
With great change comes great opportunity. The great change I'm referring to...
Marriott Platinum Elite Welcome Gift List Published
As reported in Marriott Insiders, Marriott has published the list of welcome gifts, by brand, that Platinum Elites can expect when the Marriott and...
Which hotel program is the most rewarding? IHG vs Radisson vs Wyndham vs Choice
Several weeks ago, I began exploring the question, "Which hotel loyalty program is the most rewarding?" I found that question wasn't easy to answer, and...
10K points or loyalty benefits – which is a better deal?
I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for status when it comes to hotels. It's hard to argue with the allure of free, and status gets...
Buy points, airline status, tours, & more in Kids First Fund charity auction
This year's Kids First Fund travel auction will begin on Sunday, May 13th and the first block of items will run for 10 days (ending on...
Greg’s take: Which hotel program (Hyatt vs Hilton vs Marriott) is the most rewarding?
Yesterday Nick published a thoughtful post: Which hotel program (Hyatt vs Hilton vs Marriott) is the most rewarding? His answer was that they're about...
Status match from MGM to Caesar’s Total Rewards Diamond
Last night, Doctor of Credit reported on what would be an awesome status match if it works out: from MGM's M life Gold status to Caesar's Total...
Which hotel program is the most rewarding? Hyatt vs Hilton vs Marriott
With "new" versions of both Marriott Rewards and Hilton Honors rolling out this year, somewhat following in the footsteps of last year's World of...
