Recapping 2019 in Miles and Points – and 2020 Predictions
As we wind down 2019, I thought I'd recap what I think were the major things to happen in miles and points in 2019 and make a few predictions for 2020.
2019 Miles and Points...
New Award Space at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi - Award Availability
Priced at 120,000 Hilton Honors points per night, with the additional option to use the free weekend night certificates that can be earned from premium Hilton Honors credit cards,...
Marriott Ending “10 Elite Nights for One Meeting” Benefit – And Some Thoughts
I'm not the least bit surprised...
The Backstory on Marriott Elite Nights for Meetings
Since at least 2010 (if not before) until the SPG/Marriott combination was effective, a great many people manufactured Marriott Platinum status simply...
Hilton Points Unlimited Promotion
Hilton is out with their Q1 (and a bit beyond) stay promotion for early 2020.
Hilton Points Unlimited Promo (2020)
From January 6–May 3, earn 2,000 Hilton Honors points every stay plus 10,000 more points for...
Marriott Readies $6,000 a Night Property For Points Redemptions
North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Seychelles
In March, Marriott added a property in the Seychelles that sells for over $6,000 a night. It's called North Island.
While not currently available for booking with...
Earn up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points Referring Friends to Bonvoy
Did you know that Marriott Bonvoy has a Refer-a-Friend program?
If you have a friend that doesn't yet have a Marriott Bonvoy frequent guest account, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Bonvoy points per...
News: Hyatt Peak Pricing, Delta Flash Sale, Amex Offer on Alaska, Plastiq Deal, Edible...
The big news yesterday for yesterday was that Hyatt let the world know about some big changes coming to World of Hyatt in March 2020, namely the introduction of Peak and Off Peak pricing.
Hyatt...
The Secret of Marriott’s Birthday Elite Night Credit
Please note: As of Jan 2020 Marriott has indicated these birthday elite night credits are on hold.
To some of you, this might really be a secret, although that's not what the title refers to.
Marriott's...
Ocean Resort AC Cancelling Hyatt Awards After Dec 31st
I want to be surprised.... but I'm not surprised.
I wrote last week that Ocean Casino Atlantic City is Leaving Hyatt and was very disappointed by the news. You may be surprised to hear that, given...
Don’t Make This Mistake Choosing Your Marriott Choice Benefit (for Earning Platinum Status)
Marriott Annual Choice Benefits
When you have earned 50 Marriott elite nights in a year, you earn Platinum status. Platinum status is the first "real" status level at Marriott Bonvoy in my opinion, because it's...
