Best Western Rewards has launched its first-ever promotion (that I recall) that is only available for members in Australia and New Zealand.
Members in these two countries who stay domestically can earn a $25 Travel Card for each night (max 4 cards = $100) through October 10, 2020 The nights can be over more than one stay.
You can access this offer on Best Western’s website here.
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Note that, although this offer is only available for Best Western Rewards members in Australia and New Zealand and when the stays must take place in these two countries, the Travel Cards are issued in USD (beneficial though because of the exchange rate).
Note that the Travel Cards are sent to members electronically and must be used by March 31, 2021.
Conclusion
I like that the Best Western Rewards recognizes that they need to start incentivizing members outside of North America too.
This is a good offer for those in Australia and New Zealand that are staying at Best Western affiliated hotels during the Southern Spring.
Here are the terms and conditions of this offer:
Best Western Rewards members*** (“Member(s)”) who (a) register for the Promotion (either on www.bestwestern.com/oceaniarewardsrush or as otherwise permitted (e.g., at the front desk of any Best Western® branded hotel)), (b) complete up to four (4) eligible night* stays between September 14, 2020 and October 19, 2020 (“Promotion Period”) at any Best Western branded hotel in Australia and New Zealand, and (c) have a valid email address listed in the Member’s account profile at the time of registration for the Promotion, will earn one (1) promotional $25 USD** Best Western Travel Card® (“Travel Card”) per eligible night stay. There is a limit of four (4) $25 USD Travel Cards per Member during the Promotion. Travel Card(s) expires on March 31, 2021.
Promotion is subject to cancellation or change without notice. Promotion is non-transferable. Eligible nights do not need to be consecutive to qualify. Promotion registration and Best Western Rewards enrollment/membership required prior to the eligible night stay applied to the Promotion. An eligible night stay completed prior to Promotion registration and Best Western Rewards enrollment/membership will not count towards satisfying the Promotion requirements. Best Western Rewards enrollment may be completed by visiting bestwesternrewards.com.
Please allow approximately 1-2 weeks from completion of the eligible stay to receive the Travel Card(s). The Travel Card(s) will be sent electronically to the Member’s email address (regardless of whether the Member has opted out of Best Western communications). The Travel Card(s) will not be sent via mail or any other means other than to the Member’s email address as registered in the Member’s account profile. Promotional Travel Card(s) will expire on March 31, 2021. The expiration date will be stated on the Travel Card(s). No extensions, substitutions, or replacements available. The Travel Card(s) cannot be used to pay for the eligible stay, during which the Member qualified to receive the Travel Card(s) pursuant to this Promotion. The Travel Card(s) can be used toward a subsequent stay after the Travel Card(s) are received.
All Best Western Rewards program rules apply. Visit bestwesternrewards.com for complete program terms and conditions. All Best Western Travel Card rules apply. Visit travelcard.bestwestern.com for complete Best Western Travel Card terms and conditions. Members may contact Customer Service at 1 (800) 237-8483 or rewards@cs.bestwestern.com.
*** All Best Western Rewards members are eligible for this promotion.
*An “eligible night” stay for the purpose of this Promotion is defined as a night at any Best Western branded hotel in Australia, or New Zealand, at a rate eligible for earning points or airline/partner rewards, with the exception of a night booked through an online travel agency, a night booked through a tour operator, or a night booked at a special discounted rate (see Best Western Rewards program rules for further information on eligibility criteria). Multiple check-in/check-out at the same property with less than 24 hours between checkout and check-in will only count as one eligible night stay. Eligible nights which take place during the Promotion Period must be completed on or before Monday, October 19, 2020 to be counted towards the Promotion. Eligible nights which take place during the Promotion Period, but which have a check-in date that overlaps the beginning of the Promotion Period, will be counted towards the Promotion.
** Members in Australia and New Zealand will receive a USD Travel Card(s).
Here are the frequently asked questions:
- Dates: September 14 – October 19, 2020 (“Promotion Period”)
- Offer: Get a $25 Gift Card every night you stay. (Get up to $100 in Gift Cards.)
- Who is eligible: Open to ALL new and existing BWR® members in AUS/NZ
How do I REGISTER for this promotion?
Step 1: Enroll into Best Western Rewards® or already a member? (Go to Step 2)
Step 2: Register for the promotion at bestwestern.com/oceaniarewardsrush
The BWR member must be registered PRIOR to departure of their first eligible stay to qualify for their Gift Card.
How long do Best Western Rewards members have to use the Gift Card?
The Travel Card(s) will expire on the 31st March, 2021. The expiration date will be stated on the Travel Card
The promotion offer is “Get a $25 Gift Card every night you stay between September 14, 2020 and October 19, 2020.” What is an eligible stay?
*An “eligible night” stay for the purpose of this Promotion is defined as a night at any Best Western® branded hotel in Australia, or New Zealand, at a rate eligible for earning points or airline/partner rewards, with the exception of a night booked through an online travel agency, a night booked through a tour operator, or a night booked at a special discounted rate (see Best Western Rewards program rules for further information on eligibility criteria). Multiple check-in/check-out at the same property with less than 24 hours between checkout and check-in will only count as one eligible night stay. Eligible nights which take place during the Promotion Period must be completed on or before Monday, October 19, 2020 to be counted towards the Promotion. Eligible nights which take place during the Promotion Period, but which have a check-in date that overlaps the beginning of the Promotion Period, will be counted towards the Promotion.
How long does it take to receive the Gift Card after I have completed my eligible stay(s)?
Please allow approximately 1-2 weeks from completion of the eligible stay to receive the Travel Card. The Travel Card will be sent electronically to the Member’s email address (regardless of whether the Member has opted out of Best Western communications). The Travel Card will not be sent via mail or any other means other than to the Member’s email address as registered in the Member’s account profile.
How many Gift Cards can Best Western Rewards members earn during the promotion period?
There is a limit of four (4) $25 USD Travel Cards per Member during the Promotion. Travel Card(s) expires on March 31, 2021. Promotion is subject to cancellation or change without notice.
If I don’t receive my Gift Card(s) within 1 month from the completed stay, who should they contact?
Please contact Best Western Rewards® Customer Care at au.customerservice@bestwestern.com.
Can all Best Western Rewards members participate?
No. Only Best Western Rewards members, who reside in Australia and New Zealand, are eligible for this promotion. Stays must be completed at any Best Western branded hotel in Australia and New Zealand.
Why doesn’t Best Western automatically register all existing Best Western Rewards members into the seasonal promotions?
Asking customers to register for promotions engages them into our Best Western Rewards program and to our brand, and ensures that Best Western is in their consideration set. It also helps us measure the effectiveness of our promotions allowing us to continue to promote some of the richest offers in the market today. We want you to have a choice.
