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American Airlines and World of Hyatt have announced new status challenges for elite members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts. This new offer launches today and you must register by register by September 30, 2021. World of Hyatt Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist members can enroll in an American Airlines status challenge. Likewise, AAdvantage…
World of Hyatt has announced it’s latest global promotion which will run from July 20 through September 15, 2021. It’s called Bonus Journeys, the same name as Hyatt’s current promotion through June 15th in addition to the one prior. World of Hyatt members can register to start earning triple points on stays of two or more qualifying nights.…
Hilton Honors has announced they’ll be slashing breakfast as a benefit for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members for 2021. Instead, elite members, will be given a food and beverage credit per day, however depending on how much you value breakfast, you might not come out ahead. Hilton Honors claims this change is only for…
The Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos officially opened today marking Marriott’s first resort on the islands. As a Category 8, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem standard rooms from 85,000 points per night. The resort is located 15 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS), and features 147 guest rooms and suites, a Ritz-Carlton club lounge,…
The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is a newer hotel in Irving, Texas, adjacent to the Irving Convention Center. The hotel has 250 guest rooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 4 property requiring 25,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 20,000 points and peak nights are 30,000 points…
World of Hyatt has announced its latest promotion for World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers. This new offer runs from June 15 through September 15, 2021, where cardmembers will 25% of redeemed points back as Bonus Points ONLY at Hyatt’s independent collection brands. Per Hyatt, World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers can receive 25% of redeemed points…
The Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection is located in Grapevine, Texas, which is less than 10 minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. This boutique property features 120 guestrooms and suites. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 property requiring 35,000 points for a standard free night redemption. Off peak redemptions are 30,000 points and peak…
The St. Regis Bermuda Resort officially opened today marking Marriott’s first resort on the island. As a Category 8, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem standard rooms from 85,000 points per night. The property is located in the historic Town of St. George’s which is a quick 10 minute drive from the airport.…
The Alila Napa Valley is located in Saint Helena, CA and is new to the Hyatt family only recently opening on March 15, 2021. Previously, the resort was known as Las Alcobas part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. The property was closed for several months during the pandemic, however it doesn’t appear any major renovations took place…
In the midst of the pandemic, the W Atlanta – Buckhead has been rebranded as Hotel Colee, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. This actually happened a few months ago, however I didn’t realize this until now. What’s interesting about this re-flagging is that W Atlanta – Buckhead was actually a nice hotel and seemed to…
Marriott Bonvoy announced two updates for members as a result of their response to the pandemic. The latest update includes free night awards will be extended until January 2022 as well as points expiration will be paused through March 2022. However, the extension of free night awards with an original expiration date prior to 2020…
Hilton Honors has launched its latest promotion called More Nights, More Points where you’ll earn double points on stays of 1 or 2 nights and triple points on stays of 3+ nights. The stays dates are from May 3, 2021 – September 6, 2021, so all summer travel is included. One thing to note with Hilton…
Uber and Marriott Bonvoy have announced a new partnership where Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn bonus Marriott points on select Uber and Uber Eats purchases. In order to get started you’ll need to link your two accounts. Earn points on your rides and meals: 6x Points per dollar spent on Uber Eats restaurant…
World of Hyatt is offering 1,000 World of Hyatt points per night when staying at new Hyatt hotels from between April 1 and June 30, 2021. Normally, World of Hyatt members earn 500 bonus points, but in celebration of Hyatt’s 1,000th hotel Alila Napa Valley they’ve upped the ante. We’ve opened the doors to Alila Napa…
American Express is offering a 40% transfer bonus to Hilton Honors now through June 15, 2021. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 2,800 Hilton Honors Points per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. This isn’t the only transfer bonus from American Express right now. They…
World of Hyatt routinely evaluates their hotels within their award categories, and will generally make changes once a year. Hyatt has announced their latest round of changes, effective Thursday, March 25, 2021 with only 11 hotels changing categories this year due to the pandemic. For 2021, World of Hyatt members will see updates made to…
Hyatt announced they’re expanding their independent collection brands as they plan to add several new hotels across all of Unbound Collection, Destination Hotels, and Joie de Vivre hotels by 2025 to name a few. Per Hyatt, With a deep belief in the power of these independent collection brans, Hyatt plans to add JdV by Hyatt and…
One of the benefits of the World of Hyatt program is Milestone Rewards. This is in addition to earning tier status with World of Hyatt, and you earn a reward after every 10 nights starting at 20 nights a year. For those who stay 20 nights, you’ll earn 2 club lounge access awards, and those…
The Confidante Miami Beach is part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection located in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach neighborhood. The hotel boasts 354 rooms, with just 14 suites, so plan on using a suite upgrade award if you’re looking to confirm into a suite here as a Globalist. This property is a World of Hyatt Category 4 property, meaning…
World of Hyatt has announced it’s latest global promotion which will run from March 1 through June 15. It’s called Bonus Journeys, the same name as Hyatt’s current promotion through Feb 28th. Despite the same name, this promotion is completely different, where members will earn 2,000 bonus points after every two nights and the opportunity…