Hotel Value for Frequent Guests
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Here are comparative tables for points-to-miles conversions for Hilton HHonors, Hyatt Gold Passport, IHG Priority Club, Marriott Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest with major US and international airline frequent flyer programs. Part 1 is domestic airlines. Part 2 – 14 major international airline conversion tables. Part 2 offers more detailed discussion of the limitations of a comparative…
USA Today’s Barbara DeLollis, writer of the Hotel Check-In column, published an interview November 24 discussing the Hilton HHonors loyalty program changes with Jeff Diskin, Senior Vice President, Customer Marketing, Hilton Hotels Corporation. She asked Mr. Diskin for a response to members who are upset over the coming changes. I particularly like this quote, “We…
Black Friday, the day after the Thanksgiving holiday, is all about retail shopping in America. Even IHG Priority Club and Marriott Rewards hotel loyalty programs are offering Black Friday weekend specials for merchandise using points. Several hotel loyalty programs offer redemption of hotel points for merchandise including Marriott Rewards, Hilton HHonors, IHG Priority Club, Starwood…
The Autograph Collection is a Marriott concept brand based on the acquisition of independently operated upper upscale and luxury hotel properties in the resort, historic, and boutique hotel market segments. The Marriott branding may be present, but these properties are meant to appeal to the guest who desires a unique hotel feel distinctive from your…
Loyalty rewards and elite status can be earned at a quicker pace if you have a loyalty program branded credit card to accompany your hotel stays with Marriott or Hilton. I rarely write about credit cards, but I took a look at the current offers recently when comparing Marriott Rewards and Hilton HHonors. Heavy spenders…
The George Clooney movie “Up in the Air” about a frequent business traveler feeling the love from American Airlines and Hilton HHonors will be released December 2009. Hilton HHonors has launched a dedicated sweepstakes website to accompany the movie release with a chance for HHonors members to win a grand prize of one million HHonors…
Some people need a major hotel chain some of the time. Other people desire a major hotel chain most of the time. There are 7 “hotelmart” chains. [I just thought of that term and I like it. Could I coin the phrase? Too late. I checked and found a discount hotel website HotelMartUSA.com. So, I…
by Ric Garrido
Part 3 of this multi-part examination of the mega-size hotel chains Marriott, Hilton, and IHG is focused on points earning potential. I have also included an award redemption comparison for spending points on New York City hotel award nights. Earning Points How does earning points compare between the three loyalty programs for Marriott…
by Ric Garrido
In Part 2 of the hotel mega-chain comparisons I look at elite membership in Hilton HHonors, IHG Priority Club and IC Ambassador, and Marriott Rewards. Hilton HHonors, IHG Priority Club and Marriott Rewards were all rated by WebFlyer.com in 2007 and side-by-side ratings can be viewed here. The interesting statistic for me are the high ratings…
A common question asked by many frequent guests with extensive USA travel is, Which hotel loyalty program is best? This week I will highlight some of the similarities and differences between Hilton HHonors, Marriott Rewards and IHG Priority Club. These megasize hotel chain programs tend to be preferred by frequent guests who desire upper upscale lodging when in…
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