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Green is in, and the next time you’re deciding where to stay on a hotel award, you might want to consider your green options. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently won the Eco-lodging Award… Continue Reading
The rates for redeeming Marriott Vacation Club awards is changing. Effective July 16, 2009, Marriott Vacation Club properties will now be assigned hotel category levels. The point requirements start at… Continue Reading
Several frequent flyer programs have a way for you to spend those orphaned miles you have in your various frequent flyer accounts. Or, it might be a great way to keep your miles active–spending… Continue Reading
Beginning Sept. 1, 2009, the fee to transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards to U.S.-based airline frequent flyer programs will increase. Currently, the cost to transfer points to U.S… Continue Reading
Hyatt and Starwood have both recently joined the social networking site Twitter to communicate with members. The Hyatt Concierge is online to answer specific questions and concerns from guests. One Twitter… Continue Reading
Southwest Rapid Rewards has launched a new flash Web site to help members learn about the program. The colorful and user-friendly site walks you through all the different ways you can earn credits and… Continue Reading
Results from a recent survey conducted by American Airlines and Hewlett-Packard showed that frequent flyers are more concerned about connecting to the Internet than eating a meal. Over 47 percent of business… Continue Reading
Air France has created a widget that you can download for your computer that might come in handy for frequent flyers. Along with a mileage tool for Flying Blue members that allows you to keep up-to-date… Continue Reading
AirTran Airways is yet another airline to offer in-flight Internet, pledging that the service will be available on every plane in its fleet this summer. Provided by Aircell’s Gogo broadband system,… Continue Reading
We wrote about Pageonce.com in August 2008. The Web site helps frequent travelers keep track of all their loyalty program memberships in one place and more. Now, you can access the Pageonce “personal… Continue Reading