![[INTERVIEW] Skip and CIBC Expand Collaboration](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Rachel-MacAdam-Headshot.png)
Today, we welcome back Rachel MacAdam, from [December 13, 2025] From Flights to Food – Skip and WestJet Team Up, VP of Marketing at Skip. This follow up interview introduces an expanded collaboration with CIBC. Thank you Rachel so much for taking the time to explain your expansion initiative, it’s always nice to see companies team up to give more reward opportunities to consumers!
Exciting news, fellow BoardingArea bloggers Rapid Travel Chai and Points Miles and Bling (PMB) have teamed up to host the first over Points and Travel Festival in Toronto on April 17 and 18, 2026.
![[INTERVIEW] From Flights to Food – Skip and WestJet Team Up](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Skip.png)
Skip (a.k.a Skip the Dishes) and WestJet have taken a step towards linking their loyalty programs together. Today, we have the opportunity to learn more from Rachel MacAdam, VP of Marketing at Skip regarding this new partnership. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Rachel!
![[INTERVIEW] 2025 Walmart Rewards Mastercard Relaunch](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Headshot-Mark-Swartz-768x768.jpg)
Today we are joined by Mark Swartz, Head of Banking, Walmart Canada. Today he’s sharing some news about the Walmart Rewards Mastercard relaunch. Thank you Mark for taking the time to answer our questions!
Below is a summary of the key enhancements that he will be referring to:
The current Air Canada flight attendant strike reminded me how valuable airline alliances are. As people are scrambling to rebook their flights with Air Canada, the Star Alliance partnerships make it a little easier to help with this challenge. So I thought this post was due for an update.
My thoughts in ONE word on the Air Canada flight attendant strike and government involvement: “WOW!” If you cannot sleep tonight due to your complicated situation, this is my way of staying up with you. You have something to read and feel free to share your thoughts and experience with us in the comment section below!
![[INTERVIEW] G Adventures – ‘Born in Canada’ campaign](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/David-Green-768x1152.jpg)
Happy Canada Day! Before we begin today’s interview, I know we have not posted in a long while (Sept 2024). Since our 10 year anniversary, we have really scaled back on posting. That being said, you may have noticed our last 3 posts were interviews only. This trend of interviews only will probably continue for a while, so if you are interested, please reach out. Unfortunately we do not have any current plans to blog consistently for a while, but who knows what the future will hold.
![[INTERVIEW] RWRDS Canada 23rd Anniversary Contest](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RWRDS-Canada-768x480.png)
RWRDS Canada is 23 years old and to celebrate, they are hosting the RC23 – RWRDS Canada’s 23rd Anniversary contest! So today, we are bringing back Patrick Sojka to share more! Patrick, this is such an amazing accomplishment to have such longevity. You continue to inspire and provide such helpful content. Looking forward to your next 23 years!
![[INTERVIEW] Earn Reward Dollars with Walmart](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Walmart-Canada-David-Page-768x608.png)
Today we feature David Page from Walmart Canada, who is going to share some new initiatives that came in recently and what else they are working on. Thank you David for taking the time out of your busy schedule to answer our questions. Looking forward to see what partnerships you may build!
1) Can you share a bit about yourself and your role at Walmart Canada?
![[INTERVIEW] AIR MILES’ The Moment Shop](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Air-Miles-Jason-Beales.jpg)
Jason Beales is back for this third interview with us! Today, he is going to share the new “AIR MILES’ The Moment Shop” initiative. Even though Air Miles takes its fair share of heat, I do feel that they are at least trying to take their program up another level. Thank you Jason for taking time out of busy schedule again and again to answer our questions. We really appreciate your time!