Sixty Second overview of current offers: The primary news of the past month is hotel reward category assignment changes for Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott Rewards, and Carlson goldpoints. The vast majority of hotel shifts are among each program’s lowest hotel categories,
Today, Monday March 7, is the last day to book reward nights at 351 hotels being assigned to a higher  hotel reward category on Tuesday, March 8. Most of these hotels will cost 5,000 points per night more for hotels
FlyerTalk has a 56-page thread on Hilton’s Best Rate Guarantee with over 800 posts covering 7.5 years since 2003. Over 80 posts from the past 12 months indicate there have only been a couple of posted successful Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott Rewards announced it will raise the hotel reward category at 350 hotels and lower the category for 100 hotels on March 8. Members can make reservations at the lower reward level for hotels moving up by ordering certificates before
Starwood Preferred Guest provides a frequent guest program comparison table on its website showing SPG statistics compared to Marriott Rewards, Hilton HHonors, Hyatt Gold Passport and Priority Club Rewards. The webpage states it was last updated August 12, 2009. Much
Starwood Preferred Guest annual hotel category adjustments go into effect March 1, 2011. There are 93 hotels moving down in reward night category level and 84 hotels moving up. You have until February 28 to book stays over the next
Priority Club Dining has a Shoot for 5000 Bonus offer for 1,000 points after every $100 in dining credits during February and March 2011. This bonus may be earned up to five times for 5,000 bonus points with $500 total
Club Carlson is replacing the goldpoints plus loyalty program for Carlson Hotels as of March 31, 2011. Carlson Hotels includes the hotel brands of Radisson, Country Inn & Suites, Park Plaza and Park Inn. The announcement this week of major
Big announcement at Carlson Hotels global conference in D.C today. Club Carlson will replace goldpoints plus March 31, 2011. Club Carlson will have three elite tiers with a new Concierge elite tier at 75 nights or 30 stays a year.
Best Western Rewards launched its 65-days of giveaways promotion this week. “Stay 3 times and earn a Free Night†spring promotion runs Sunday, February 6 through Monday, April 11, 2011. This 2011 calendar year marks the 65th birthday of Best
