New Marriott Competition for Vaccinated Australians

Marriott Hotels is giving away 41 “Ultimate Marriott Bonvoy Packages” to Australians vaccinated against COVID-19 in its new Marriott Vaccine Passport competition. Open to all Australian adults who’ve received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccination, entries for this competition close at 3pm (AEST) on 30 November 2021. The prizes Five lucky Australians will win a 1-night … Continued

Loyalty Program “Enhancements”: Devaluations in Disguise

When it comes to airlines, hotels and loyalty programs, few buzzwords are as prolific as the infamous word “enhancement”. While the dictionary definition of enhancement is “an increase or improvement in quality or value”, this meaning seems to have become lost over the years. Nowadays, many businesses seem to love this word because it sounds … Continued

Qantas to Launch Strategic Partnership with Accor Hotels

Qantas Frequent Flyer members will soon be able to earn both Qantas points and Accor ALL points when flying with Qantas or staying at Accor hotels. The double-dipping of Qantas points and Accor ALL points will be a feature of a new wide-ranging partnership, launching between Qantas Frequent Flyer and Accor ALL in mid-2021. Accor … Continued

Hilton Further Extends Status Until 2022

The Hilton Honors loyalty program will extend the status of all members until 31 March 2022, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact members’ ability to travel. Hilton already extended the status of all members for one year in March 2020. Now, it’s announced that all elite members will keep their status benefits for a … Continued