Hotels (Reward Programs)

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[PROMOTIONS] Best Western, Club Carlson, Hyatt, InterContinental Hotels, Marriott

ByMatt

This is an update on a few lucrative hotel program promotions that span over the next few months to help boost your points accounts. Best Western If you stay at Best Western but rather collect Air Miles, then register here…

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The Importance of Diversification

ByMatt

One strategy that many have implemented is to pool all their points into one loyalty program so that they have more points to redeem for something more significant. In today’s post, I will discuss the pros and cons of having fewer loyalty programs versus many programs.

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[TRAVEL] Earn Loyalty Points or Pay a Lower Price?

ByMatt

There was an article that referred to a survey regarding the hotel and lodging industry. The survey found that a high percentage of customers prefer to find offers and deals to pay a cheaper price for any hotel room rather…

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[ANALYSIS] Capital One Priority Club World MasterCard

ByMatt

First of all, I’m not sure why Capital One left “Priority Club” on the credit card when they changed their name to IHG Rewards since July 2013. As you may have read, IHG Rewards is one of my favourite hotel chains, mostly because their points never expire. Furthermore, the chain offers a great variety of hotels to choose from: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Even Hotels, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites. Essentially ranging from 3-5 star hotels.

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Happy Boxing Day! [PROMOTIONS] RBC, Marriott, Petro-Canada (expired on January 6, 2014)

ByMatt

I am going to challenge all of you. Boxing Day can be the day where you regret making so many purchases that you later realize that you didn’t need. Instead, I hope that everyone will make purchases that they will feel good about for the next 6-12 months and because of the good feeling, you will come up with an even better strategy for next year.

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[PROMOTIONS] IHG Rewards, Air Miles, Rexall, Staples, Old Navy, The Children’s Place (expired)

ByMatt

If you’re a fan of IHG Rewards like I am, then you would want to sign up for the Big Win promotion. Every member has a customized bonus points earning opportunity. It’s free to register and depending on what your…

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[ANALYSIS] Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card

ByMatt

The Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card allows you to earn Marriott Rewards points. The Marriott hotel chain includes: Marriott Hotels and Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Springhill Suites and Marriott Vacation Club resorts.