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ALL Accor Hotel Promotions: Up to 35% Off, 4X Points, 50% Rewards, and More

September 17, 2026 28

Accor has several promotions running for ALL members. To celebrate Customer Appreciation Month, ALL Accor members can save up to 35% on an eligible stay in the Americas and earn double points when booking through the ALL Accor app. Other ongoing promotions include 4X points at new hotels. Here are all the current ALL promotions.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Buy IHG Points With a Best-Ever 100% Bonus (0.5¢ Per Point)

September 15, 2026 172

IHG is offering a promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points with a best-ever 100% bonus. Through October 5, travelers can snag IHG points for just 0.5¢ each. That's less than the average redemption rate AwardWallet users have gotten from IHG points. Here's when it makes sense to buy IHG points and what you need to know about this promotion.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase Just Launched a 70% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy — But Is It Worth It?

September 15, 2026 32

Chase is offering a 70% bonus on transfers to Marriott Bonvoy®. Now through October 15, 2026, every 1,000 Chase points you transfer becomes 1,700 Marriott Bonvoy® points. Here’s when the promotion could make sense — and why it isn’t an automatic win.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG One Rewards Guide: How To Earn, Redeem, and Get the Most From IHG Points

September 14, 2026 13

With over 7,000 properties in over 100 countries around the world, IHG hotels are ubiquitous. Thanks to generous promotions, reasonable award rates, and a great credit card portfolio, IHG One Rewards 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.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Why MaxMyPoint Is Our Favorite Way to Search for Hotel Award Availability

September 11, 2026 1

MaxMyPoint is a newer tool designed to help travelers redeem their hotel points. With coverage for Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott, you can search thousands of properties worldwide for live award availability. There are both paid and free options, plus the ability to set alerts when new rewards open up. Here's how it works.

Carissa Rawson & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Marriott Bonvoy Promotions: New Global Promotion for 4,500 Bonus Points per Stay, Plus Other Ongoing Promotions

September 9, 2026 140

Marriott regularly has a very large list of promotions for Bonvoy members to boost their points balance. The newest global promotion offers members up to 4,500 bonus points on stays between September 22 and November 22. Other ongoing promotions offer up to 15,000 bonus points per stay or 7,000 bonus points per night at select properties and brands.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

World of Hyatt Promotions: New Double Points Promotion, Plus Free Night Offer and Up to 5k Bonus Per Stay

September 8, 2026 98

Everyone loves earning World of Hyatt bonus points. And if you’re looking to boost your balance, Hyatt is currently running several offers that can help you do just that. Here’s a look at all the current Hyatt promotions you can take advantage of — plus how to register so you don’t miss out.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Virgin Hotels Award Discount: Book Stays in New Orleans for 30% Fewer Points

September 7, 2026 1

It's rare to see hotels discount award stays booked with points — but that's exactly what Virgin Hotels is doing at select properties this fall. Here's everything you need to know about the promotion, including how to take advantage of it and a quick primer on earning more Virgin Red points.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

GHA Discovery Promotions: Win up to D$5,000 or Lifetime Titanium Membership, Earn 3X Rewards, and More

September 4, 2026 0

GHA DISCOVERY — the loyalty program of the Global Hotel Alliance — just launched a giveaway with the potential to win 5,000 Discovery Dollars (D$) or a lifetime Titanium membership. Numerous other promotions include earning up to triple Discover Dollars or D$150 per stay. These promotions apply to select hotels, brands, or regions.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Best Western Promotions: Earn Double Points with Every Stay Through the End of 2026

September 2, 2026 28

If you’re planning to stay at Best Western properties by the end of the year, Best Western has two great promotions. The first offers a $31 gift card with up to 4 stays through the end of the year, but you must book by September 7. Members can also earn double points on all stays completed between September 8 and December 31, 2026.

Harrison Pierce & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hyatt New Hotels Bonus Offer: Earn 500 Extra Points per Night at These 32 Properties

September 1, 2026 67

To incentivize World of Hyatt members to fill new hotels, Hyatt offers members 500 bonus points for staying at new hotels within the first few months after opening. Here's how you can take advantage of this promotion, plus the new properties added so far in September 2026.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Vacations by Marriott Promotion: Earn 20,000 Bonus Points on 3+ Night Packages

September 1, 2026 3

Another month, another new Vacations by Marriott promotion! Through September 30, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy® members can earn 20,000 bonus points when booking an eligible vacation package with a stay of three or more nights at participating Marriott properties in Hawaii and Mexico.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG Launches Points & Cash Discount — Here's How to Utilize It to Buy IHG Points for Cheap

August 31, 2026 7

IHG just launched a new Points & Cash promotion. For a limited time, targeted IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive around a 15% discount on the cash portion of the stay. This opens a back-door way to effectively buy points for around 0.5 cents each. Here's how.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Score a Free Hotel Stay in Abu Dhabi With Etihad Stopover Program in 2026

August 31, 2026 9

Planning a trip with Etihad Airways? If your journey includes a layover in Abu Dhabi, you could score a free one- or two-night hotel stay with Etihad’s stopover program. This deal provides a great way to explore the UAE without extra accommodation costs. How does it work, and what's included in the free hotel stay? Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of Etihad’s stopover offer.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Wyndham Rewards Business: How and Why to Join, Plus Current Promotions for Bonus Points

August 27, 2026 2

If you're a business owner and you or your employees spend several nights at Wyndham properties, you might find value in joining Wyndham Rewards Business. This program is free to join and offers a handful of perks for businesses, plus occasional promotions that make your next stay even more rewarding. Currently, new members can earn 15,000 bonus points after joining by September 30 and completing one stay by the end of the year.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Hotel Free Night Award Cancellation Rules: What Happens to Your Certificate If You Cancel?

August 23, 2026 42

We’ve rounded up free night award change and cancellation policies for the major hotel programs, and thrown in an example to show when you need to cancel to receive a full refund of your points. Make sure you know the policies of your favorite programs so you don't get caught at the last minute and lose your points.

Samantha Holland & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hotel Promotions Roundup: Free Nights and Bonus Points with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, GHA, & More

September 2, 2026 33

Do you find it difficult to track all the hotel promotions that are currently available? Considering how many there are, we don't blame you — but we've got you covered. In this article, we've rounded up the dozens of hotel promotions available through major hotel loyalty programs, including all the new promotions for this month.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: How to Unlock Elite-Like Perks at 1,900+ Luxury Properties

August 13, 2026 1

Back before every credit card issuer had a hotel program, there was the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program. This collection offers luxury benefits on your hotel stays, and it's only accessible to those with American Express' premium cards. But are these bookings worth it? We look at the positives and negatives to help you decide.

Ashley Onadele & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

How To Gift a Hotel Award Stay Using Points or Free Night Certificates

August 8, 2026 1

Free hotel nights are a perk that everyone loves to enjoy. Even better, most large hotels brands allow you to gift this to a friend or family member. In this post, we'll go over the policies for each hotel and how you can gift an award stay to a friend or loved one.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Brilliant by Langham: How This Niche Luxury Hotel Loyalty Program Works

August 5, 2026 0

Brilliant by Langham is one of the most niche programs out there. Here is everything you need to know about this little-known luxury hotel loyalty program.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Radisson Rewards Promotions Roundup: Save Up to 35% off Stays, Earn 3X Bonus Points

July 31, 2026 56

If you’re planning a stay at a Radisson property, make sure you’re taking advantage of the current promotions. Most Radisson Rewards promotions apply to specific regions and properties where members can save big or earn bonus points. Here's what to know about the active Radisson promotions.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Hilton Begins YOTEL Integration — Here’s the Updated Timeline for Hilton’s 27th Brand

July 29, 2026 0

Hilton launched a new partnership with YOTEL in March, and its integration into Hilton Honors is well underway. You can now earn and redeem points and enjoy elite benefits at two YOTEL locations, with the rollout continuing in the coming months. This will add nearly two dozen hotels in highly coveted locations for Hilton Honors members to enjoy. Here’s all you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Preferred Hotels Promotions: Earn a $50 Reward Certificate per 2-Night Stay, Bonus Points, and More

July 21, 2026 2

I Prefer members can currently earn a $50 Reward Certificate for each two-night stay at a new property (up to $250 in certificates), 2,500 bonus points on stays at newly added properties, and unlock savings of up to 30% on paid rates. Here are all the details of these promotions.

Harrison Pierce & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Josie Hotel at RED Mountain Resort: Marriott Bonvoy's Hidden Canadian Mountain Gem

July 20, 2026 1

The Josie at RED Mountain Resort is one of Marriott Bonvoy's most underrated hotels. Here's why this ski-in, ski-out mountain retreat in Rossland, British Columbia deserves a spot on your radar, plus the best ways to book it with points.

Tyler Glatt

When To Book an Airbnb vs. Hotel

July 19, 2026 3

Airbnb vs hotel: When should you choose one over the other? It's a common travel dilemma. We're delving into the benefits Airbnb offers, including communal areas for groups of travelers and families, and comparing them with hotel perks, like the ability to use rewards. Which is better for your next trip?

Samantha Holland & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hotel Overbooked? What To Do If Your Hotel Reservation Isn’t Honored

July 12, 2026 4

Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation and a room at a comparable hotel. Here's what to know.

Dan Miller & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How Far in Advance Can You Book Hotel Reservations at Each Major Hotel Brand?

July 8, 2026 58

How far out you can book a hotel? And does making reservations at the far side of the booking window provides any tangible benefit? Each hotel chain handles reservations differently, with the booking windows of major hotel chains ranging from 11 months through to a massive two years. Here are the various policies.

Kennedy Miller & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hyatt Points Advance: How to Book a Stay Using This Underrated Globalist Perk

June 30, 2026 0

If you've found that perfect hotel stay, but don't quite have enough points to make the booking, Hyatt has a program that will allow you to make that reservation, even if you don't have enough points in your account. Here's all the details.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Bilt Adds I Prefer Hotel Rewards as Its Seventh Hotel Transfer Partner — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

June 23, 2026 0

It's that time again: Bilt has added yet another transfer partner to its already robust rewards program. The newest addition is the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program. As of June 22, 2026, Bilt Rewards members can now transfer their points into the program to access over 700 independently owned hotels around the world. Here's everything you need to know about the new partnership.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Earn Virgin Points on Virgin Hotel Stays: Rates, Participating Properties, and More

June 19, 2026 0

Virgin Red lets you earn points on stays at participating Virgin Hotels in the United States and the United Kingdom. The earning rates are fairly generous and can help you top off your balance with every booking. Here's everything you need to know, plus a few tips to help you build your balance even faster.

Sam Helmy & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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