Loyalty Programs
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Starbucks Will Let Customers Pays with Cash or Credit and Earn Stars
Beginning this fall in company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada, Starbucks Rewards members will be able to scan their app and then pay with cash, credit/debit cards, or select mobile wallets and earn Stars toward free items.
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Hertz Launches ‘Free-To-Go Pass’ for $99/Year
Seems like you can actually get some good value out of this program if you rent often and use some of the perks, but must keep in mind the financial troubles the company is going thorough.
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IHG Dynamic Pricing Available in Europe and the U.S.
We are seeing dynamic pricing in properties in the United States and Europe. What’s interesting for now is that the dynamic pricing has opened up cheaper option for many properties.
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Citi Adds Emirates Skywards to ThankYou Points Transfer Partners
Citi Adds Emirates Skywards to ThankYou Points Transfer Partners Citi today announced that eligible U.S. cardmembers can now transfer their ThankYou Points to Emirates Skywards at a 1-to-1 ratio. With the addition of Emirates Skywards, Citi’s ThankYou Points transfer program now offers cardmembers access to 16 partners. The Emirates Skywards program probably doesn’t get many…
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Hilton Announces Elite Status Extension Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Hilton has made an announcement today that it will extend elite status for members. Those who were due to be downgraded at the end of the month, will have their status extended until March 31, 2021. Plus 2020 member status through March 31, 2022. This applies to Diamond, Gold or Silver.
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Marriott Hotel Category Changes For 2020… It’s Bad News
A total of 2,185 Marriott properties are changing categories. That makes up about 30% of the total hotel portfolio. 7% of Marriott hotels are decreasing in price and 23% of Marriott hotels are increasing in price.
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Hilton Makes Three Positive Changes to Points Earning
Hilton Honors has made some changes to its loyalty program regarding rules on points earning. Surprising all these changes are positive, although minor.
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World of Hyatt to Introduce Dynamic Award Pricing in 2020
World of Hyatt changes have been announced for 2020 and the biggest news is the introduction of peak and off-peak pricing.
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You Can Now Redeem, Hilton Points for Lyft Rides (0.22¢pp Value)
In a Hilton and Lyft first, Hilton Honors members can now redeem their Points on Lyft ride credits — further integrating the travel experience and rewards for everyday activities. At HiltonHonorsLyft.com, members may select a fixed amount of Points they’d like to redeem in exchange for Lyft credits in increments ranging from $10 – $100*. And…
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Citi Adds Aeromexico Club Premier to ThankYou Points Transfer Partners
Citi Adds Aeromexico Club Premier to ThankYou Points Transfer Partners Citi today announced that eligible U.S. cardmembers can now transfer their ThankYou Points to Aeroméxico Club Premier at a 1-to-1 ratio. With the addition of Club Premier, Citi’s ThankYou Points transfer program now offers cardmembers access to more than 15 partners. You can use Club…
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New Amex Membership Rewards Points Transfer Rules for Authorized Users
Amex Membership Rewards Points Transfer Rules for Authorized Users American Express is making some changes to its Membership Rewards program. This change went into effect today and it has to do with transferring points to authorized users. Here’s the wording from American Express: We are changing the Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions to provide that…
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Chase Ultimate Rewards Adds Emirates Skywards as 13th Travel Partner
Chase has a new travel partner for its Ultimate Rewards program. Chase cardmembers who have cards like the Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, Ink Business Preferred and others can now transfer their points to the Skywards program.
