Hilton Honors is an excellent hotel loyalty program thanks to the ability to quickly rack up points from stays and promotions, a suite of excellent co-branded credit cards, and a solid elite program. In this post, you’ll learn how to earn and redeem points for top value, the benefits of getting Hilton’s elite status (and some shortcuts on how to get it), plus all of the temporary improvements that Hilton has put in place due to COVID.

With just 900 properties around the world, Hyatt may not have a huge footprint. But thanks to a great award chart, excellent elite benefits, and a great credit card, World of Hyatt is solidly my favorite hotel loyalty program. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about World of Hyatt—from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.

Want to track where you’ve been and how much you’ve flown? AwardWallet just released a new tool to let you do just that. All of the trips in your AwardWallet profile are automatically summarized and mapped. See how many airports you’ve been to, countries you’ve visited, and airlines you’ve flown over the years.

With 5,600 properties in nearly 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card, IHG Rewards Club is a favorite hotel loyalty program for many. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the program—from how to earn and redeem points to program features and elite status.

With highly valuable miles, a strong elite program, and unique partnerships with global airlines, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of the best U.S. airline loyalty programs. Here we provide a complete guide to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of elite status, and the best Alaska Mileage Plan redemption options.