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Ritz-Carlton Rewards launched Sept. 15, 2010 with great fanfare from the world press heralding a luxury level hotel loyalty program. Ritz-Carlton Rewards members receive Marriott brand benefits. Finally… Continue Reading
October is turning out to be a rewarding month. We have the news that Marriott Rewards is officially, and finally, welcoming their Ritz-Carlton brand of very fine hotels into the program after nearly… Continue Reading
Stem Cell Starwood Points I *love* Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) points! They are truly the “stem cells” of the points and miles world, since you can convert them into so many programs. I… Continue Reading
“We’re getting more complaints than we ever have. You have too many miles chasing too few seats. It’s going to get worse.” – Bill McGee, a Connecticut-based consultant on… Continue Reading
Members of Starwood Preferred Guest can get 3,000 bonus Starpoints for Sunday night stays at participating New York City Starwood hotels through Dec. 30, 2010. An eligible stay is defined as one or more… Continue Reading
Through Nov. 15, 2010, Delta SkyMiles members can earn double miles on all flights that include travel on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and Delta, Air France, KLM or Alitalia. For example, you can travel… Continue Reading
US Airways has teamed up with Reading is Fundamental to help promote children’s literacy. Dividend Miles members who make a minimum donation of $50 to Reading is Fundamental by Oct. 31, 2010 will… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever wondered why you couldn’t earn Choice Privileges points for stays at Choice Hotels in Scandinavia and the Baltic region, it’s because the Clarion, Comfort Inn and Quality… Continue Reading
Wyndham Rewards is taking a slightly different take on their latest promotion by pairing one of their hotel brands with an airline/rail partner for double miles through the end of the year. Wyndham Hotels… Continue Reading
Here’s a reminder that starting Oct. 14, 2010, the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express will be implementing some changes. Carrdmembers will receive five night credits toward… Continue Reading