Yesterday, I wrote about the new continental breakfast benefit for Marriott Rewards Gold & Platinum members at North American JW Marriott, Marriott, Renaissance and Autograph Collection hotels. You can read the piece here.

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Now, Marriott has released the official communication about this change that somewhat clarified the situation. [click to continue…]

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There is a long thread on FlyerTalk (you can access it here) about an email that American Airlines has sent to some of the elite members today that may indicate the ending of AA’s soft landing policy. LoyaltyLobby reader sent me a copy of it:

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“Can you believe we’re almost halfway through 2013? Hopefully you’re on track to achieve your goal of elite status qualification for 2014. To check how many elite qualifying points, miles and segments you’ve earned thus far, simply log in to your account. [click to continue…]

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The InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) has soon been around for two years and the terms and conditions of this program have changed several times along the way (I probably should do a new write up about this program soon).

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It is relatively easy way to score free hotels nights, if you know the rules and have some time to spend. The beauty of the program is that you can get entirely free stay, if your stay is for one night and you can get the BRG applied to it. [click to continue…]

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Sofitel has launched their 40% off private sale for bookings made between May 21 and May 27 for stays between June 27 and September 4, 2013.

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Accor Advantage Plus members get additional 10% discount (total of 46%) for stays in Asia Pacific region. You can access Accor’s general web page for this offer here and Advantage Plus member one here. (Edit: Missing links for sale pages added) [click to continue…]

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USA Today reported yesterday (read their piece here) that Marriott is going to announce today that the complimentary weekday continental breakfast in the United States and Canada is extended to include Saturday and Sunday as well starting on June 22, 2013.

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Previously, the continental breakfast has been complimentary on hotel club lounge or in the restaurant, if the hotel doesn’t have lounge for Marriott Rewards Gold and Platinum members (including Ritz-Carlton Rewards Gold & Platinum). [click to continue…]

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Turkish Airlines is offering its new European destinations at 25% discount on the usual number of miles required for award trips between May 15 and October 31, 2013.

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This discount offer applies not only to award tickets but also to companion tickets and upgrades. You can read more about this offer on Turkish’s website here. [click to continue…]

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Hyatt House Very Important Resident (VIR) Program

May 20, 2013

Seems that Hyatt is trying to spice up the on property benefits of Hyatt Gold Passport members that stay a lot (30+ nights) at Hyatt House properties by introducing Very Important Resident (VIR) program. Very Important Residents (from Hyatt’s press release)

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Hilton HHonors Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 10,000 Bonus For Four Weekend Nights

May 20, 2013

Hilton HHonors has a new promotion for Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members. You can earn 10,000 bonus miles for four weekend nights between May 15 and August 31, 2013. You need to register for this offer before your stay and you can do it here. You need to choose Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, as your Hilton HHonors [...]

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Hilton HHonors Gold MVP Fast Track Offer: Four Stays Within 90 Days

May 20, 2013

Hilton HHonors has had MVP fast track offer for Gold status for quite a few years. This offer was suddenly retired earlier this year, but it has now returned. LoyaltyLobby reader send me an email about this development. Edit: There may be some problems with this promotion, as it doesn’t seems to allow you to [...]

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Best Western Route 66 Promotion For 6600 Bonus Points

May 20, 2013

Best Western has a new promotion for 6600 bonus points for staying two nights at any Best Western hotel I select states between April 15 and June 30, 2013. You need to register for this offer prior to your stay and you can do it here. The two nights don’t have to be consecutive or [...]

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