The IRS is considering changes to the tax code that would tax corporations for loyalty programs whenever a consumer accrues the benefits, rather than when the consumer uses the points or miles or when… Continue Reading
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Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton has launched a new brand of hotels, the Curio Collection, offering distinctive four- and five-star hotels. Letters of intent have been signed for the following properties: SLS Las Vegas Hotel &… Continue Reading
Double UA Miles on Austrian
United MileagePlus members can earn double miles on nonstop roundtrip Austrian Airlines flights from Newark (EWR) to Vienna (VIE) for travel between July 2, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2014. MileagePlus members… Continue Reading
Virgin America and Peek.com
Virgin America Elevate members can earn points when having fun through Peek.com. Peek features activities, tours and more in locations worldwide including Europe (currently only London and Paris), Mexico,… Continue Reading
Bye, Bye, Red Lion R&R Club
Red Lion R&R Club is rather quietly gutting their loyalty program and very few people have seemed to notice. The announcement on the Red Lion site reads, “We are pleased to announce an exciting… Continue Reading
Club Carlson 20,000 Bonus
Club Carlson members can earn 20,000 bonus Gold Points by registering for the Weekend Special by Aug. 31, 2014, and staying two or more nights through Sept. 15, 2014, at a participating Radisson Blu or… Continue Reading
Intelligence – July, 18 2014
According to a new travel report entitled, The Great American Vacation Study: How Travelers Seek, Shop and Save, travel loyalty programs are popular with the affluent with more than 71 percent of people… Continue Reading
Hotel Value for Frequent Guests – July, 18 2014
COMPARING HOTEL PROGRAMS FOR ECONOMY TRAVELERS Continue Reading
Letters – July, 18 2014
Miracles Happen I can’t believe what Delta did to me! I was supposed to fly MKE-ATL-MDT last week. I arrived in ATL to find my flight to MDT was canceled due to weather. I spoke politely to an agent… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with Suzanne Rubin, President American AAdvantage
Suzanne Rubin is the President of the American AAdvantage program, the world’s first frequent flyer program, currently with more than 70 million members worldwide. Continue Reading