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Sam Helmy joined the AwardWallet team in late 2016. He discovered points and miles while planning trips in pursuit of his other passion scuba diving when he started using points and miles to get to some of the world’s best diving destinations. Eventually, he became a bit of an expert on how to use points and miles to get to diving destinations across the globe.

Over the years, Sam has lived in 6 countries and enjoys discovering new places and meeting new people, discovering new cultures, and learning new languages.

Sam currently lives in the UK, and when not working on points and miles he enjoys scuba diving, traveling, cooking, DIY, hiking, and walking with his wife and two dogs.

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Targeted Hyatt Promotions: 2X Elite Nights, 20% Points Back When Redeeming Free Night Awards, & More

Targeted Hyatt Promotions: 2X Elite Nights, 20% Points Back When Redeeming Free Night Awards, & More
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by Sam Helmy and Skye Class
April 4, 2025
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World of Hyatt launched a new round of targeted promotions through April 10. These promotions offer a wide range of bonuses, such as double elite night credits, getting points back when using free night awards, suite upgrades, free night certificates, bonus points, and even triple points on stays. Here's a roundup of the numerous available offers and how to register.

Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2027 With Just 8 Nights

Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2027 With Just 8 Nights
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by Sam Helmy
February 13, 2025
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Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to top-tier Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2027. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.

Marriott Business Access Program: Eligibility, Perks, and a New Elite Status Offer

Marriott Business Access Program: Eligibility, Perks, and a New Elite Status Offer
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by Sam Helmy and Skye Class
February 10, 2025
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The Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy program is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and provides many features and benefits, including an expanded and improved booking experience. Now, targeted members can claim complimentary Silver Elite status and a fast-track to Gold Elite status through the end of 2026. Register for this offer by July 14, 2025. Here are the details.