Last month, consumers who have Citibank banking accounts that offer miles started receiving 1099 forms from Citibank classifying frequent flyer miles as miscellaneous and taxable income. The forms valued… Continue Reading

Hyatt Gold Passport members are being enticed to stay at Hyatt hotels by earning progressively more bonus points when staying through April 30, 2012. And if you’re a Hyatt Visa cardholder, you’ll… Continue Reading

Best Western Rewards has added another way for members to earn their way to elite status. Now, members can earn based on the points they earn, not just by how many nights they stay. Gold Elite can be… Continue Reading

Recently, members of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan noticed that on the Alaska website, for each of Alaska’s elite qualifying miles earning partners, a note had been placed that class of service bonuses… Continue Reading

If you own or work for a small to medium size business, you may be interested in the Best Western Business Advantage program. With a soft launch at the end of last year, this program from Best Western… Continue Reading

The dates for the second Frequent Flyer University have been announced–April 27-29–and it promises a brand new format. You can enjoy a complimentary cocktail party on Friday night hosted by… Continue Reading

Through March 15, 2012, Hyatt Gold Passport members who purchase miles for their own account will get 10 to 30 percent more points. If you purchase 1,000 to 9,000 points, you’ll get 10 percent;… Continue Reading

The Loyalty Traveler blog recently mentioned the latest numbers from Hilton Hotels. Hilton says its the fastest growing hotel group with 29 percent room growth over the past five years, adding 950 hotels… Continue Reading

Starwood Preferred Guest is introducing new Gold and Platinum benefits. Gold members can now choose from several welcome gifts for each stay: 250 Starpoints (125 Starpoints for aloft, element, Four Points… Continue Reading

Hilton HHonors has made some changes to the benefits that Diamond Elite members (the highest elite tier) receive when staying at Hilton, DoubleTree, Conrad and Waldorf Astoria hotels. At Hilton Hotels… Continue Reading