“Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) today announced an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world. The partnership will dramatically expand the luxury experiences offered by Hilton as unique SLH properties join the unparalleled hotels of the growing Waldorf Astoria Hotels …
The Miles & Smiles loyalty program from Turkish Airlines offers one of the most valuable, yet often challenging, opportunities for award flight redemptions. The airline itself has a network of 400 aircraft flying to over 120 countries, while the loyalty program is a transfer partner for BILT, Capital One, and Citi. Through the Miles & Smiles program, customers are able …
On April 28th, 2023, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Hyatt) announced the acquisition of the Mr & Mrs Smith platform and gained access to over 1,500 luxury and boutique hotels. The acquisition helped to continue the accelerated growth of Hyatt in 2023 and built on the Dream Hotel Group and Lindner Hotels & Resorts acquisitions as well as the internal growth and …
The Small Luxury Hotels of the World program offers customers a curated collection of boutique accommodations. Each property provides guests a unique element of charm and personalized service. While booking these exclusive properties sometimes poses a challenge, there is now a new booking option: the Capital One Travel Portal. The Capital One Travel Portal In 2021, Capital One joined American …
The Air France / KLM FlyingBlue award program published the latest Promo Awards for February 2024. While there are several interesting destinations, including the West Coast of the United States, there are no published long-haul Business Class Promo Awards. What Are FlyingBlue Promo Awards FlyingBlue Promo Awards occur every month and offer a 25% discount on select award routes operated …
The first quarter of a calendar year (i.e. January – March) is usually one of the best periods for hotel promotions. Historically, the World of Hyatt program had a “Bonus Journeys” point multiplier and Marriott Bonvoy often offered a “2x Elite Night Credit” opportunity. Right on cue, both programs start the year with some interesting promotions. World Of Hyatt Partners …
BILT has a history of announcing truly epic transfer bonus opportunities for the fortunate owners of BILT Rewards points on Rent Day (aka the 1st of the month). In 2023 alone, BILT offered between a 75% – 150% transfer bonus to Air France / KLM FlyingBlue, Virgin Atlantic FlyingClub, Emirates Skywards, and IHG OneRewards. On February 1st, 2024, Air Canada …
On January 24th, 2024, BILT Rewards (BILT), the leading loyalty platform specializing in rent and neighborhood rewards, announced a $200 million investment, lead by General Catalyst. The new investment raised the company’s valuation to $3.1 billion. As part of the press release, BILT announced the appointment of former American Express CEO Ken Chenault (Chairman) and current NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell …
United Airlines announced they will add a new seasonal route connecting Chicago (ORD) with Athens (ATH) for the summer schedule. With this addition, United now operates three seasonal non-stop routes to Athens, with the Chicago (ORD) route joining its New York (EWR) and Washington D.C. (IAD) routes. The New York route resumes service on March 30th, 2024, while the Washington …
