Kids First Charity Auction: Do good and get points/status/miles
Want to buy some miles or points, maybe even some airline or hotel status, and actually help out kids in need in the process?
Well, you've got a week.
Kids First is a charity that helps...
Old REVEL now under Hyatt brand in Atlantic City as Ocean Resort Casino
I loved the REVEL Casino when it existed at the far end of the Atlantic City boardwalk. It was smoke-free and brand new and on the beach.
But gamblers didn't like that it didn't really...
Chase IHG Free Nights Uncapped to May 2019?
A representative for IHG on Twitter today proclaimed that Chase and IHG have decided to make all awards issued until May 1, 2019 uncapped.
That's right! IHG with Chase recently made the decision to award...
Free nights at Hard Rock Atlantic City
For those of you with casino status, the new Hard Rock in Atlantic City is giving you up to two free nights at their new property this summer.
If you have a mid tier status,...
Late checkout in the new Marriott program
Now that the dust has settled on the Marriott / SPG program merger, there are a few things I want to highlight. I'm doing individual posts so topics are clear.
Under the SPG program, nearly...
The sweetest of Marriott “suite spots” post-merger: All-suite hotels for 60,000 points
Updated July 18, 2018: It's been confirmed this is reality. There may be less available room types than under SPG, so availability could shrink tremendously, but in general this *is* happening.
Updated: April 18, 6:20...
My Top Four Reactions to the SPG/Marriott News
If you had some time to spare, hopefully, you've read my comprehensive analysis of the SPG / Marriott program merger announcement. Based on the traffic, you probably have!
So now a short post summarizing the...
SPG/Marriott Highlights and Sweet Spots: Program Merger Summary
By now, if you are a Marriott / SPG fan, you've read the program announcement and maybe you even watched the Marriott livestream of the announcement. But there was a LOT in the overall...
Big Marriott / SPG announcement Monday 4:30pm
Just in case you haven't been following, Marriott is making a BIG announcement on Monday at 4:30pm Eastern Time. You can RSVP so you don't forget at https://www.facebook.com/events/2001981356722693/
What will they announce? Well, I have no...
Chase makes odd decision around IHG “unrestricted” free night
I won't rehash the rather expected decision for Chase to limit their unrestricted free nights by adding a rather substantial restriction - only hotels up to 40,000 IHG points per night will be eligible,...
