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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

Hotel Points Are Not Created Equally: Which Currency Is the Most Valuable to Redeem?

June 13, 2026 4

Not all hotel points are created equal. The value you can get from a World of Hyatt point, for instance, is drastically different from what you’ll get from a Radisson Rewards point. Whether you’re unfamiliar with how different programs stack up or just want a quick reference to see if a redemption you’re considering is above or below average, here’s what hotel points are worth based on thousands of AwardWallet user redemptions.

Tyler Glatt

Planning a Wedding? IHG’s Wedding Offer Could Add 300k Points to Your Honeymoon Fund

June 12, 2026 0

IHG's new Unlock Your Dream Honeymoon promotion could get you both hitched and enriched depending on how much you spend on a wedding — or wedding-related event — at an IHG property. We'll break down what the promotion entails and whether or not the spend required makes sense to earn the massive haul of IHG points.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Subscribe to Accor+ Explorer for 2,000 Bonus Points — and Score Perks at Select Accor Hotels

June 10, 2026 1

For a limited time, Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members can sign up for a new Accor+ Explorer subscription and receive 2,000 bonus points. This deal applies solely to the Explorer membership, which includes enhanced benefits for stays in the Asia Pacific and the UAE. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Promotions: Earn up to 20k Bonus Points per Stay at Select Properties, Extra Points at Multiple Brands, and More

June 8, 2026 140

More often than not, Marriott Bonvoy has a variety of promotions that can make your next stay more rewarding. Right now, there are several offers available, ranging from bonus points at participating properties to extra rewards for staying with select brands. Here's a roundup of the latest Marriott Bonvoy promotions to help you maximize your earnings on upcoming stays.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Apartment Collection by Hilton: Points Earnings, Elite Perks, and Redemption Rates

June 6, 2026 0

The Apartment Collection, one of Hilton's newest brands, has recently started accepting reservations on the first two properties. This new brand aims to fill the growing demand for apartment-like accommodations, a smart move from Hilton tapping into a booming market that will sure give members different ways to enjoy their stays.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea & Skye Class

Undergraduate by Hilton Is Joining Hilton’s Portfolio — and the First Property Is Opening in 2027

June 4, 2026 0

Hilton is launching a new brand in 2027 called Undergraduate by Hilton, which will be focused on college towns and universities, creating hotels that feel a little more connected to campus life. Rooms will have flexible spaces for studying and relaxing and be within walking distance to all the action.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Best Western Promotions: Up to 10k Bonus Points in July 2026, 1k Bonus Points per Night, and More

June 4, 2026 28

If you’re planning to book a Best Western stay soon, Best Western is offering 1,000 bonus points per night on stays in the U.S., Canada, or the Caribbean between May 11 and September 7, 2026, plus a chance to win 250,000 bonus points. And in addition, members can also earn up to 10,000 bonus points during the first week of July 2026.

Harrison Pierce & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

World of Hyatt Promotions: Earn up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Stays at Select Brands and More

June 4, 2026 98

Everyone loves earning World of Hyatt bonus points. And if you’re looking to boost your balance, Hyatt is currently running a few 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 Tyler Glatt

Get GHA Discovery Platinum or Titanium Status by Matching Your Airline, Hotel, or Cruise Status

June 3, 2026 2

For a limited time, you can request a status match into the GHA Discovery loyalty program. Benefits include room upgrades, flexible check-in and checkout, and cash back in the form of Discovery Dollars. Here's how to find out if you're eligible to participate in the status match, and how to fill out your application.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

June 3, 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 12 new properties added in June 2026.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Vacations by Marriott Promotion: Book in June and Earn 20,000 Bonus Points on 5+ Night Packages

June 2, 2026 3

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

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

May 26, 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 Tyler Glatt

Accor ALL Hotel Promotions: Up to 4X Points, 20% Discounts, Bonus Status Nights, and More

June 18, 2026 28

Accor has several promotions running for ALL members. New promotions include earning up to 4X points and saving 20% or more at select brands, as well as earning 1,000 bonus points after linking your ALL and Privilege Club accounts and completing a stay.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

May 11, 2026 0

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 summer. 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 Tyler Glatt

Global Hotel Alliance Partners With Blacklane — and You Can Register for Instant GHA Discovery Status

May 7, 2026 0

Global Hotel Alliance (also known as GHA) just partnered with Blacklane. As a result of this partnership, you'll have access to special benefits when staying at participating properties and taking chauffeur-driven rides. Here's what to know about this partnership — and how to unlock hotel elite status faster than the blink of an eye

Tyler Glatt

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

May 7, 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

Sonesta Hotels Promotions: Score Double Points and up to 25% off With This Annual Sale

May 6, 2026 0

The current Sonesta annual sale offers up to 25% off rooms and double points on stays booked by May 19 and completed by September 30, 2026. Other Sonesta promotions include up to 30% off two or more nights, up to 15% off for military personnel, and up to 25% off for seniors. Here are all the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

May 5, 2026 7

IHG just launched a new Points & Cash promotion. Now through June 22, targeted IHG One Rewards members can book a Points & Cash stay and receive around a 12% 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

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Hilton Honors Program

May 3, 2026 21

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. Let's look at everything Hilton Honors.

Ian Snyder & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Chase is Offering a 55% Transfer Bonus From Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy — But Is It Worth It?

May 1, 2026 32

Chase is offering a 55% transfer bonus when you transfer Chase points to Marriott Bonvoy®. Now through June 30, 2026, you’ll get 1,550 Marriott points for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer. But is this transfer bonus worth it? Here's what to know.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How Hilton’s Partnership With AutoCamp Works — and All the Benefits You Get While Glamping

April 29, 2026 0

Hilton has partnered with glamping extraordinaire AutoCamp to make bookings possible through all channels. Hilton Honors members are now able to use their hard earned points to make award reservations at all eight locations or simply earn points on all cash bookings. Here’s all you need to know about this partnership.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Book Virgin Hotels With Points

April 26, 2026 0

Virgin Hotels is a lifestyle-driven brand within the Virgin Group, offering design-forward stays in major cities, alongside Virgin Limited Edition, a separate collection of ultraluxury retreats. You can book these stays with points through Virgin Red and select partner programs tied to common credit card currencies. Here’s what to know before you book.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Introducing WorldHotels Backdrop: A New Collection of Upscale Glamping Experiences Around the Globe

April 15, 2026 0

If you've ever wanted to go glamping, you now have a new brand to consider when booking your retreat. WorldHotels has just launched WorldHotels Backdrop — a collection of upscale glamping experiences around the globe. Here's everything you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

You Can Book Loyalty-Eligible Hotels Through Rove — and Easily Triple Up on Rewards

April 9, 2026 2

Rove Miles hasn’t been around for long, but it’s already built a reputation for offering incredible value. And one feature we’ve grown to appreciate is the ability to book tens of thousands of loyalty-eligible properties through Rove. Here's how to book these rates.

Tyler Glatt

Hilton Expands Portfolio With New YOTEL Partnership — and You Can Soon Earn and Redeem Points on Stays

March 19, 2026 0

Hilton has expanded its portfolio of worldwide hotels in a new partnership with YOTEL, starting a new brand called Select by Hilton. This adds nearly two dozen hotels in highly coveted locations for Hilton Honors members to book starting later this year and enjoy all the elite perks at. Here’s all you need to know.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Wyndham Rewards Category Changes Are Coming — Here’s What Percentage of Hotels Will Shift

April 17, 2026 0

It's that time of year again. Wyndham has announced that there will be some changes to its award categories starting April 15, 2026. Select properties will move up a tier, others will move down a tier, but most will remain the same. Here's what we know so far about the Wyndham Rewards category changes.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Now More Useful: Marriott Increases Points Top-Off Limit on Free Night Awards

March 12, 2026 4

If you have some Marriott Free Night Awards sitting in your account, we have good news for you. Marriott has just increased the limit on the number of points you can use to top off your Free Night Award, giving you greater flexibility than ever. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Which Luxury Hotel Brands Offer the Best Value for Your Points? Data From Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and More

March 12, 2026 6

Luxury hotel brands aren’t created equal, especially when it comes to the value you’ll get from your points. Across six major hotel chains, some brands consistently deliver higher average cents per point than others. Here’s a look at which luxury brands offer the best value, plus how to earn the points you’ll need to book them.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

March 10, 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.

Tyler Glatt

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