Cendant Hotels — the force behind such well-known brands as Howard Johnson’s, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge and Wingate Inns — has finally launched its cross-brand loyalty program, TripRewards… Continue Reading
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In Search of a Strategy: The Changing Face of Elite Status
In the new world order of frequent flyer programs, all things elite are not created equal. Some programs are redefining what it means to be, and to become, elite. Is this the frequent flyer version of… Continue Reading
Best Bets – October, 30 2003
Hotel Rewards by iDine has quietly been offering the best mileage-earning opportunity for frequent guests in the industry since May 1. Just register a credit card, and every dollar you spend on that card… Continue Reading
Marriott Rewards – October, 30 2003
Rewards members, this may be the year you decide to escape the winter doldrums and set sail on the high seas onboard Carnival Cruise Lines. Whether you’re looking for a short or long cruise, you… Continue Reading
Priority Club Rewards – October, 30 2003
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to turn those extra points into gifts for friends and family. Priority Club Rewards has put together an assortment of gifts ideas,… Continue Reading
Hilton HHonors – October, 30 2003
Getting a child to leave Disneyland can be a trying experience. But the Hilton HHonors Park Hopper awards take some of the pain out of the process. The Park Hopper awards allows for admittance into both… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with South African Airways Voyager
The South African Airways’ Voyager program was launched in February of 1994, and combined the existing “frequent flyer programme” (which was based on “rands” for the domestic… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with Marriott Rewards
Marriott Rewards is the oldest continuously running hotel loyalty program in the world. Today, 19-million-members strong, Rewards is celebrating its 20th anniversary. We took some time with Holly Mendelson,… Continue Reading
Travel Trends
Apparently, you folks are a little more down-home in your travel tastes than previously thought. A phone survey of nearly 600 business travelers independently conducted for Travelocity by Synovate Market… Continue Reading
Aeroplan Oops
Air Canada’s Aeroplan accidentally sent 618 confidential e-mail addresses to other Aeroplan members in October. Apparently an Air Canada supplier sent out the information as part of a mass mailing… Continue Reading