Starwood opened the first Aloft Hotel in India at the beginning of July. The new property, Aloft Chennai, OMR — IT Expressway, is located 15.5 miles from the Chennai Airport in an IT corridor that… Continue Reading
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Marriott Rewards PointSavers
With Marriott Rewards PointSavers, members can save up to 33 percent on award stays, depending on the hotel category and number of nights requested. For example, a stay at the Courtyard San Diego Solana… Continue Reading
Priority Club PointBreaks – August, 20 2010
IHG Priority Club Rewards has published its latest list of PointBreaks awards that are available for a mere 5,000 points through Oct. 30, 2010. As usual, the best properties will sell out of PointBreaks… Continue Reading
El Al's Gift in the Sky
El Al has introduced an innovative use of points. Matmid Club members can now use their points for an inflight surprise for family and friends. You can pay with points and cash, choose a gift and greeting,… Continue Reading
Aeroplan Transfer Bonus
Aeroplan members who redeem their hotel points for Aeroplan miles will receive 1,500 bonus miles through Sept. 20, 2010. Loyalty program members of Best Western Rewards, goldpoints plus, Choice Privileges,… Continue Reading
Award Nexus
FlyerTalk member, ckpeter, has developed an online tool for searching award inventory on multiple Star Alliance and oneworld carriers. Available at www.awardnexus.com, site users can conduct real-time… Continue Reading
Vtravelled.com
Virgin Atlantic launched its interactive travel community, vtravelled, a year ago and recently added a vtravelled blog to the site. After joining the community, members can upload photos and create Trip… Continue Reading
TrueBlue Shopping
JetBlue TrueBlue has a new online shopping mall, ShopTrue, where members can earn up to nine points per $1 spent for shopping with over 800 participating retailers. To access the ShopTrue mall, log on… Continue Reading
Hilton HHonors Free Internet
Complimentary Internet access for elite members is gradually becoming the norm among hotel loyalty programs. Hyatt Gold Passport started the trend last year by offering free Internet to all elite members… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with Tony Glover, GM for affinity and co-branded cards, Chase Card Services
Chase and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently launched the Priority Club Select Visa Card offering an annual free night certificate, a 10 percent point rebate on all point redemptions, Gold Elite… Continue Reading