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Marriott Bonvoy has increased award costs across many properties, with highest-tier rates up ~13% year-over-year. Luxury brands like St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton saw the largest hikes
Hilton announced that the W South Beach will close for renovation later this summer and reopen as Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach in winter 2027, marking the brand's debut in the market
IHG offers a 36-hour stay rate (9 AM check-in to 9 PM checkout) for one night, including double breakfast and lounge access, valid until September 6, 2026 in select ME/Africa/India/South Asia markets
Marriott Bonvoy has quietly increased award night costs by an average of 5-10% across its network, marking a mild but widespread devaluation of points
American Express is offering transfer bonuses: 30% to Virgin Atlantic through July 31 and 20% to Hilton through July 14
Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members can transfer points to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank with a 20% bonus through August 22, 2024
The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has officially opened in Kenya's Solio Game Reserve. The all-inclusive property features 19 tented suites and is bookable for 212,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
AwardWallet reviews the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex card, evaluating its value proposition for business travelers
Hilton Honors members can start earning and redeeming points at Yotel hotels beginning July 15, 2026. Members will earn 5 points per dollar on eligible stays
The W Hotel South Beach is closing in mid-August 2026 to undergo renovation and rebrand as a Waldorf Astoria, opening in late 2027, shifting the property from Marriott to Hilton
Accor is running a refer-a-friend promotion for ALL Accor+ Explorer memberships through August 28, 2026. Both referrer and referee receive a local F&B voucher, with values varying by country (e.g., AUD 50 in Australia, SGD 40 in Singapore)
Effective June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt Explorists, Globalists, and primary credit cardholders can book free night awards 14 months in advance, gaining a one-month head start over standard members
IHG One Rewards has stopped monitoring its email address for customer support, directing members to phone, fax, or an AI chatbot for non-urgent inquiries like applying elite certificates
Tokyo will implement a 3% accommodation tax on hotel rates exceeding 13,000 Yen starting April 1, 2027, replacing the previous flat fee. Award stays will be exempt from the tax
The Points Guy highlights luxury hotels with notable turndown services, including The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and Atlantis The Royal, as examples of properties where points redemptions offer premium experiences
Hilton Honors updates its Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) partnership for July 2026, adding 10 properties and removing 4. Only stays booked via Hilton are eligible for points and elite credits
A United pilot is suing Marriott after bats invaded his Sheraton Denver room, leading to bites and over $100K in rabies shots. The lawsuit alleges the hotel failed to relocate him despite a visible entry point
Chase is changing the transfer ratio for Chase Sapphire Preferred to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3. Cardholders who applied before June 15, 2026, retain the 1:1 rate until October 1, 2026
ASmallWorld is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles and a fast track to Hilton Diamond status. The promotion is supported by a June 26, 2026 deadline for related Earthquake Relief miles earning
World of Hyatt has extended its 500 bonus points per night promotion for stays at select new hotels through October 31, 2026, covering 36 properties globally with varying offer periods
IHG confirms that Confirmable Suite Upgrade certificates can only be applied to standard entry-level suites, excluding specialty suites with Club Lounge access or enhanced features
Marriott Bonvoy offers an unpublished status challenge: stay 8 nights for Gold or 16 nights for Platinum within roughly 3-4 months. Status is valid through the end of the following year
Wyndham launches a new $395 premium card and refreshes its lineup, while Hyatt adds a new 45,000-point top tier to its award chart effective September 15. Chase also reduces its Pay Yourself Back bonus on Sapphire Reserve from 25% to 20%
Accor and H World Group announced an expanded partnership effective June 29, 2026, allowing reciprocal booking, earning, and status recognition between ALL and H Rewards members across China, Europe, and the Middle East
Rove has added Frontier Miles as a transfer partner, offering a 1:1 transfer ratio with a 25% bonus (1:1.25) for transfers made through July 31, 2026
Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders can get Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status for 3 months, with a fast track to retain it through February 2028 by staying 3 paid nights within 3 months. Registration is open until September 30, 2026
World of Hyatt is rolling out a new dynamic award chart where hotel categories no longer dictate fixed point costs but instead serve as boundaries for dynamic pricing, similar to Hilton and Marriott
GHA Discovery is running a promotion from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering double Discovery Dollars on eligible stays in Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Members must register before their stay and book direct
IHG One Rewards Key Account members can earn up to 10 bonus elite night credits on paid stays from July 1 to September 30, 2026. Awards and Points & Cash nights are excluded
IHG One Rewards members save 15% on points or cash for stays of three nights or fewer at select new or renovated hotels through December 31, 2026
ALL Accor members earn 1,000–5,000 bonus points per stay (2+ or 5+ nights) in A/E/ME/Asia through Sept 13, 2026. Accor+ subscribers earn 1,500–7,500. Registration required by July 31
Marriott International has announced a global agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to become its new beverage partner, ending a 34-year partnership with PepsiCo. The timeline for rollout is not yet specified
Marriott and United are offering a cross-earning promotion for elites: register to earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on United flights and bonus United MileagePlus miles on Marriott stays
Accor raises the price of its ALL Signature subscription to 9,120 BRL (~€1,531) for new sign-ups effective July 1 and renewals from August 1. Early sign-ups retain preferential rates
American Express is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Hilton Honors, allowing members to receive 2.4 Hilton points for every 1 Amex Membership Rewards point transferred
Marriott Bonvoy is offering 25,000 bonus points for booking 5-night or longer vacation packages through Vacations by Marriott during July 2026
Marriott International has started a phased global rollout of Coca-Cola products, ending a 35-year partnership with Pepsi. The change affects guestrooms, restaurants, and lounges across the portfolio
American Express is surveying cardholders on potential revamps to the Hilton Business Card, including a fee increase to $195–$395 and new benefits like a $150 business services credit and Gold status
Hyatt's Globalist elite status includes the 'Points Advance' benefit, allowing members to book a stay using points they don't yet have, provided they earn the required amount before checkout
Hilton Honors members earn 2,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles for one stay through Sept 13, 2026. Registration closes July 31
IHG is offering a 12% discount on the cash portion of Points & Cash bookings for IHG One Rewards members. Bookings must be made by July 27, 2026, for stays through August 10, 2026
United Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service from Denver (DEN) to Providenciales (PLS) starting Dec. 19, 2026, operating Saturdays through April 24, 2027, on Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft
Marriott Bonvoy guarantees Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador members a welcome gift at check-in; if missed, members are entitled to $25-$100 cash compensation depending on the brand
Universal Kids Resort opens July 1 in Frisco, TX, targeting families with children ages 3-9. The property features themed lands and hotel packages with park admission
Minor Hotels offers a 3rd night free stay at participating properties in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Book by July 31, 2026, using code CMBCKP0626 for stays until December 31, 2026
Link ALL Accor and Azul Fidelidade accounts between June 29 and July 4, 2026, then book a stay by July 31 and complete it by December 31, 2026, to earn 500 bonus points
IHG and Revolut launch two UK debit cards (Essential, Elite) on June 30, 2026, offering IHG One Rewards status and points. A launch offer runs until August 25, 2026
Accor Plus membership (ALL Accor+ Explorer) launches in Japan on July 1, 2026, priced at 38,000 yen. Members receive Gold status, dining discounts, and 2,000 bonus ALL points if signing up by June 30
A reader successfully claimed EU261 compensation from Eurowings after their Dubai-Berlin flight was cancelled due to the Israel-Iran conflict, covering hotels, transfers, and alternative flights via Oman Air
Wyndham Rewards announced changes to its award chart, moving to a four-tier structure where top-tier hotels will now cost 50% more points. This impacts redemption value for Wyndham Diamond members and award redeemers
Select inactive ALL Accor members in specific European countries can earn 2,500 bonus points for a 2-night stay. Offer is limited to the first 1,500 registrants who book by August 17, 2026
Wyndham Rewards will expand its fixed award chart from three to four tiers effective Sept. 15, 2026, introducing a new 5,000-point bottom tier and a 45,000-point top tier for elevated properties
Hyatt's dynamic award pricing allows 3-night stays at all-inclusive resorts like Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya and Secrets Playa Esmeralda for under 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
Universal Kids Resort has opened in Texas, currently bookable via Amex Travel. The article also details how Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be used for Universal Orlando hotels, with Sapphire Reserve holders getting 2 cents per point
Wyndham Rewards is updating its award chart to four pricing tiers (5k, 15k, 30k, 45k points) effective September 30, 2026, replacing the current three-tier structure
Grand Hyatt Los Cabos Resort, Golf and Spa, the brand's first all-inclusive property, is now open for booking for stays starting February 15, 2027
A Marriott Bonvoy member received 230,717 points for an 8-night AC Hotel stay costing ~$645, but only 2 elite night credits. The article discusses whether Marriott might audit and correct the posting
The Points Guy outlines historical welcome-offer thresholds for major Marriott Bonvoy co-branded cards, advising applicants on when to apply based on current offer strength
Wyndham Rewards is expanding its award chart from three to four tiers. The cheapest tier drops to 5,000 points, while the top tier rises to 45,000 points, effective September 30, 2026
Hilton Cleveland Downtown is denying complimentary lounge access to standard Diamond members by classifying its lounge as a 'Club' accommodation type, a loophole tied to the new Diamond Reserve tier benefits
Visa Infinite cardholders in select Asia Pacific countries can receive a 6-month free preview of Accor+ Explorer membership, valid from June 5, 2026, through September 30, 2027
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort in Cancun officially opened on June 25, 2026. Award rates start at 102,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
Effective July 2026, Marriott Bonvoy members will earn 10 base points per dollar and full elite night credits at Series hotels in the US, Canada, and Greater China, while other regions will earn 5 points and 0.5 elite nights
Marriott Bonvoy has eliminated its traditional elite dining discount program, leaving only a standard 10% discount for all members at select properties, with Eatigo now serving as the primary discount option
IHG One Rewards has updated its earnings matrix to clarify that debit cards issued in the UK (via Revolut) do not earn elite qualifying points, while those issued in China continue to earn them
Amex offers a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through July 31, 2026, and a 20% bonus to Hilton Honors through July 14, 2026
Marriott Bonvoy is facing a class action lawsuit alleging 'drip pricing' for award bookings, where resort fees were not disclosed upfront in the points price on the app
World of Hyatt members earn 2,000 bonus points per two nights (starting from the second stay) for stays between July 1 and September 7, 2026, with a maximum of 8,000 points. Registration is required by September 1, 2026
Bilt Mastercard has added Preferred Hotels & Resorts (I Prefer Hotel Rewards) as a transfer partner. Members can transfer Bilt Points at a 1:2 ratio to earn I Prefer Points
Marriott Bonvoy points purchase promo ends June 23, 2026, offering 35%+ bonus at 0.89 cents/point and increasing the annual limit to 150,000 points
MyMillennium members earn 15,000 bonus points for 2-night stays or 30,000 for 4+ night stays at participating hotels. Bookings must be made by June 23, 2026, for stays completed by December 31, 2026
World of Hyatt is offering up to 50,000 bonus points on stays at select brands and 2,000 bonus points for every two nights stayed
IHG One Rewards members can save 25-30% off Best Flexible Rates at select properties worldwide. Bookings must be made by June 28 for stays between June 26 and August 9, 2026
World of Hyatt has opened registration for its Summer 2026 global promo, offering 2,000 bonus points after every two eligible nights for up to 8,000 total points. Stays must checkout by September 7, 2026
Chase is lowering the transfer ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3 for Chase Sapphire Preferred Card holders. Existing cardholders see the change on Oct 1, while new applicants since June 15 are already affected
Virgin Limited Edition is offering a 3-night all-inclusive stay at Necker Island for 750,000 Virgin Points during the 2026 standard season, down from the usual 2 million points for a week
Chase Sapphire Preferred's welcome bonus has increased to 100,000 points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 in the first three months, a rare 25,000-point jump from the standard offer
A fire destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic, evacuating 1,700 guests and killing one. The independently operated hotel is closed until further notice
A former front desk receptionist at Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach was arrested for fraud after accepting cash from guests, voiding the transactions, and charging them to his own credit cards to pocket the loyalty points
IHG One Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points through July 16, 2026, lowering the cost to 0.5 cents per point for purchases of at least 5,000 points
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya is now bookable for stays starting February 15, 2027. As Hyatt's first all-inclusive property, it will be priced on the Category F all-inclusive award chart
Hyatt has formally announced the Park Hyatt Taormina, expected to open in 2028 in Sicily. The 121-suite property will be a conversion of the existing Capo dei Greci hotel
Hilton Honors members earn 2,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles for one stay (June 1–Sept 13, 2026). Registration required by July 31; must designate Miles&Smiles as preferred partner
Emirates offers a free 1-night stay (Premium Economy/Economy) or 2-night stay (Business/First) at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai for eligible return flights traveling June 25–Sept 30, 2026
The Brunfels Hotel in Mainz, Germany, has opened as part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection, converting from its previous Hilton branding. The 127-key property is a Category 3 hotel in World of Hyatt
Hilton Honors members who are also Aura members can earn double points and save 20% plus get breakfast for stays in the Middle East and Egypt. Bookings must be made by September 3, 2026, for travel through December 30, 2026
Accor ALL introduces Revolut and RewardPay as new conversion partners. Existing ratios for Bank of Brasilia (4,000 BRB to 1,000 ALL) and Rakuten (2,000 Reward to 2,500 Rakuten) have improved
W Osaka has issued a warning about a scam targeting guests via fake social media influencer programs, advising Marriott Bonvoy members to verify official channels
Bilt Mastercard cardholders booking through the Home Away From Home portfolio reported issues at The Bellagio, including denied upgrades, unfulfilled late checkout, and poor concierge response despite promised perks
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica will leave the Hilton Honors portfolio on September 1, 2026, causing Hilton to refund points for existing award stays and potentially increasing costs for rebooking at sister properties
W South Beach will close for renovations and permanently terminate its Marriott affiliation on August 20, 2026, with the last booking day being August 17
A Malaysian tourist on a group tour sent over 1,200 Taobao packages to their hotel in Xi'an, China, overwhelming the mailroom and causing operational disruption
Virgin Hotels has launched a program allowing guests to earn Virgin Points on eligible hotel stays, linking the hotel brand with Virgin Atlantic's loyalty currency
ALL Accor+ will raise prices for its Signature subscription product starting July 1, 2026. Existing subscribers will receive a discount based on tenure rather than paying the full new rate
Marriott Bonvoy updated its Best Rate Guarantee terms, limiting eligible matches to reservations with 1 or 2 guests and removing the refund policy requirement from qualifying comparison rates
Singapore Airlines has reintroduced downtown baggage check-in in Singapore for registered guests of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Fullerton Hotel, and Marina Bay Sands for a S$29 fee per bag
