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JetBlue is offering 350,000 points plus 25 years of elite status if you fly JetBlue to 25 destinations before the end of the year. Today we'll look at that promotion a little more closely, but we'll also hear from a "nerdy dad", and will hear about some crazy credit card approvals. (01:04) - John the Nerdy Dad sends a shoutout to his teenage kids(03:36) - Chase Sapphire Preferred offer(04:59) - Chase Sapphire Reserve now available through referrals(07:32) - Chase approves despite user selection of "no" on the popup(12:21) - Citi ThankYou transfer bonuses through July 19Hilton: 21 more SLH properties are now bookable via Hilton Honors, with 4 properties removed(13:19) - Read about even more SLH properties bookable via Hilton points here.(13:55) - Capital One Shopping: check your redemption optionsMain Event: JetBlue's 25 year 350,000 point mileage run(14:55) - JetBlue is running a 25 For 25 promotion quick thoughts and terms(19:22) - How does this compare to the SAS Eurobonus Millionaire promo we saw last year?(22:13) - Some important things to know about JetBlue(24:19) - Quick review of terms(26:48) - Mosaic 1 Status(29:33) - What might make this hard with JetBlue(34:03) - How to get status in time for this promoRead more about the JetBlue status match here.(44:01) - JetBlue credit cards(47:42) - Are we considering this promo?(1:03:17) - What are the best practices for using elite status to actually maximize value?Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

This week on The Struts Life, we're going on a very special art journey as we curate our own auditory art gallery dedicated to the incredible custom-painted guitars by our favorite frontman, Luke Spiller. You'll hear directly from Luke in a personal voice memo as he shares the fascinating origin story of how this creative side project began during the band's first US tours. Then, we open the gallery doors to hear from a few lucky fans who own these masterpieces, sharing unforgettable stories about everything from a long-awaited birthday surprise and a well-traveled Gibson Les Paul with its own wild history, to the once-in-a-lifetime Hilton Honors experience of painting a guitar with the entire band. It's a truly unique look at the art behind the music and the powerful connection this band has with its fans, so join us for a deep dive into these gorgeous pieces of rock and roll history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to maximize your points game and stay ahead of the travel curve? In this extended Quick Hits episode, DeAndre Coke dives into one of the busiest travel news weeks yet. From Rakuten and SoFi points play to Delta's award rate drops and United's sleek new Polaris business class suites, there's something for every traveler. He covers the Hilton Honors devaluation, a limited-time AA award sale, and the end of the valuable Amex-to-Hawaiian-to-Alaska Airlines transfer loophole. Plus, there's new info on Chase's Instacart perks, updates on the Zil Money saga, and a reminder that May is prime time for booking summer travel.  Packed with strategy, news, and savings hacks—you won't want to miss it.   Key takeaways:  Rakuten deals: Huge Amex point earning opportunities—some merchants offering up to 95x points. SoFi bonus: Opening a new SoFi account with a $500 direct deposit can earn 25,000 Amex points. Delta award rates drop: Flying Blue redemptions on Delta-operated flights are ~20% cheaper for 2026. United upgrades: New Polaris Studio Suites will offer luxury in-flight experiences starting in 2026. Hilton devaluation: Standard award nights at top-tier hotels now cost up to 200,000 points. American Airlines sale: Over 1 million award seats available from 5,000 miles—book by May 28. Amex transfer loophole: The Amex-to-Hawaiian-to-Alaska points route ends June 30. Chase Instacart perks: New $10–$20 monthly credits across many cards, plus free Instacart+ trials. Zil Money update: The payroll on credit card feature was delayed another month, which is now expected in June. Book now for summer: Prices for flights and hotels are lower than usual—rebooking could save $$$.   Resources: Rakuten Referral Link Shopping Portals Explained (Ep. 49) Blog: How to Use Shopping Portals to Boost Your Points and Miles Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel Sign up for our newsletter! This month's best current card offers LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:  Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount! BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group Truicity Wealth Management Thrifty Traveler Premium Daily Drop Newsletter Book a Free 30 minute points & miles consultation This month's best current card offers BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group   Interested in Financial Planning? Truicity Wealth Management   Some of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game: Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored links Card Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year) Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card) Travel Freely Point.me FlightConnections.com Thrifty Traveler Premium LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:  Use coupon code "BOLDYGO" for a 50% discount! Connect with DeAndre Coke:  Instagram: BoldlyGo.world Website: BoldlyGo.world YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld    

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk kick things off with a significant funding update—Mews has secured $75 million to fuel its global expansion. Then, we dive into the latest hotel industry shake-ups. Marriott Bonvoy leads in loyalty programs, but Hilton Honors is closing the gap fast—could Hilton take the top spot by 2026? Plus, Thailand's ultra-luxury villas inspired by The White Lotus are redefining high-end travel with $10,000-per-night experiences. On the travel side, Southwest Airlines joins Expedia Group's platform, U.S. hotels are capitalizing on rising cruise demand, and Amazon's Alexas' latest AI upgrade is set to transform travel planning. Join us for expert insights, real-time industry recaps, and a hospitality quote to wrap up the show. Let's dive in! ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk kick things off with a significant funding update—Mews has secured $75 million to fuel its global expansion. Then, we dive into the latest hotel industry shake-ups. Marriott Bonvoy leads in loyalty programs, but Hilton Honors is closing the gap fast—could Hilton take the top spot by 2026? Plus, Thailand's ultra-luxury villas inspired by The White Lotus are redefining high-end travel with $10,000-per-night experiences. On the travel side, Southwest Airlines joins Expedia Group's platform, U.S. hotels are capitalizing on rising cruise demand, and Amazon's Alexas' latest AI upgrade is set to transform travel planning. Join us for expert insights, real-time industry recaps, and a hospitality quote to wrap up the show. Let's dive in! ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major hotel loyalty programs continue to expand rapidly, with Marriott's 228 million members facing growing competition from Hilton Honors, which could overtake Marriott by the end of next year if current trends hold. Meanwhile, Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an enhanced voicebot capable of assisting with travel planning and reservations through partnerships with Priceline, Tripadvisor, Uber, and OpenTable. Finally, Southwest Airlines will allow Expedia and its affiliated brands to sell its flights for the first time, marking a significant change in the carrier's distribution strategy alongside its new visibility on Google Flights and Kayak. Amazon Alexa's AI Upgrade: Book Uber Rides and Plan Travel Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs Southwest Airlines Flights to Be on Expedia Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews) and never miss an update from the travel industry.

In Episode 108 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, hosts Angie Sparks and Maria Fung discuss a variety of topics related to points and miles. They highlight a Facebook post from Ruby, who used over 1 million points for a family trip to Florida and Legoland, despite acknowledging it wasn't the best redemption value. Angie also shares news about a new Amex transfer bonus to Hilton Honors points, Avianca devaluing its LifeMiles program again, and Citi's best-ever offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®. Maria mentions various hotel promotions and encourages listeners to follow their Facebook group or the Award Wallet blog for updates.The hosts then share their personal experiences with credit card applications and bonuses. Angie talks about her partner's struggles with getting approved for an Amex Biz Gold card and their success with a Southwest card. She also mentions her son's first credit card approval and upcoming travel plans. Maria provides an update on her Citi AA Business card and Amex MR strategy, as well as her recent self-care trip to Japan. She emphasizes the importance of last-minute redemptions, points diversification, baggage allowance, and knowing alcohol import rules. The episode wraps up with trip updates and key takeaways for maximizing points and miles for travel.Links to Topics DiscussedAmex MR Transfer Bonus to Hilton HonorsAvianca Lifemiles DevaluationCiti AAdvantage Platinum Card Enhanced BonusWhere to Find Us The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our next meetup will be May 16-18, 2025 in Chicago! Tickets are SOLD OUT and the waitlist is exhaused but stay tuned for news about our next meetup! Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. We love being able to automatically add all of our offers and quickly seeing the best card to use for every purchase. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!

Send us a textDer geplante Einstieg von Lufthansa bei ITA Airways, ursprünglich für den 13. Januar 2025 angekündigt, verzögert sich offenbar. Laut italienischen Medienberichten arbeiten beide Seiten noch an letzten Details, sodass der Abschluss spätestens bis Mittwoch (15. Januar) erwartet wird. Lufthansa plant, zunächst 41 % der Anteile für 325 Millionen Euro zu übernehmen.Eine vollständige Übernahme, bei der Lufthansa bis zu 90 % der Anteile halten könnte, ist frühestens für die kommenden Jahre vorgesehen. Spohr betont, dass es im Interesse des Konzerns sei, die italienische Regierung zunächst an Bord zu halten.#Lufthansa #ITAAirways #AviationNews #BusinessExpansion #AirlineIndustryFrage des Tages: Was ist ist bei ITA los? Wird der Deal doch nichts? Ist euch das Alter der Flugzeuge wichtig?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV02:00 Lufthansa ITA - noch keine Vollzugsmeldung05:15 Lufthansa D-AIQS geht nach 32 Jahren in Rente08:38 Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 fliegen wohl länger11:08 Ryanair rechnet Schadenersatz vor14:08 World of Hyatt Status Challenge 202515:22 Hilton Honors passt Programm - Bedingungen an18:28 Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 13.01.2025 – Folge 013-2025Stammtisch Termine: https://FQTWorld.as.me/meetupKanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Was bietet dir der Hilton Honors Gold Status und wie kannst du ihn bekommen (inkl. Abkürzungen)   Mehr zu US-Kreditkarten als Nicht-US-Staatsbürger:  https://www.uskreditkarten.de  ▬ Über diesen Kanal ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Mit Dominik, dem "Travel-Insider", bekannt aus GALILEO (PRO 7), hast du genau den richtigen Kanal für mehr Komfort und Luxus beim Reisen gefunden. Erfahre hier auch, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, endlich Business Class zu fliegen und dabei nur den Economy-Preis zu bezahlen. Dann bist du hier genau richtig! Ich, Dominik Reichert, biete dir wöchentlich neuen Input und neue Tipps, um deine Reisen auf das nächste Level zu bringen. ▬ Weitere Infos zum Travel-Insider ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Viele weitere Informationen & verschiedene Deals findest du auf meiner Website: https://www.travel-insider.de ► Hier kannst du den kostenlosen Upgrade-Report downloaden https://www.travel-insider.de/upgrade-report ► Podcast: https://www.travel-insider.de/podcast ► Feedback und Fragen an podcast@travel-insider.de ▬ Meine Basis-Ausrüstung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Lufthansa Flugbuchung: https://www.travel-insider.de/lufthansa ► Miles & More Kreditkarte: https://www.travel-insider.de/mmgold ► Mikrofone: https://amzn.to/4961UpI oder https://amzn.to/4bbwGiV ► Kamera: https://amzn.to/3HVhCbX oder https://amzn.to/3SenD85 (Bei den Links handelt es sich um bezahlte Affiliate-Links. Dir entstehen dadurch keine Zusatzkosten.) ▬ Noch mehr Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Alle Videos von "Travel-Insider": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjv8FRKjOQfCXmxNEwrQLg ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Instagram: https://www.travel-insider.de/insta ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Episode Overview: One of the most common questions I get is, “Which hotel points program is the best: Marriott, Hyatt, or Hilton?” In today's episode, I'm breaking it all down for you! I'll walk you through the key differences between these three major hotel loyalty programs, including how their points work, the best ways to redeem them, and which program might be the best fit for your travel style and goals.By the end of this episode, you'll have the clarity you need to start earning and redeeming hotel points like a pro!What You'll Learn in This Episode:The pros and cons of Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, and Hilton Honors.How each program's points system works—and which one gives you the most value.Which hotels are best for family trips, luxury stays, or budget-friendly getaways.My personal recommendations based on your travel goals (free nights, upgrades, or luxury experiences).How to decide which hotel loyalty program is worth your time and credit card points.Why You'll Love This Episode: If you've ever felt stuck trying to figure out where to focus your points strategy, this episode will clear up all your questions. Whether you're a beginner looking to book your first free hotel stay or a seasoned traveler deciding where to stay next, I'll give you the insights you need to make the best choice for you and your family.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Travel Points Academy – Learn to Book Free Stays with ConfidenceFree Travel Points 101 Guide: FREE GUIDE Connect & Take Action:

In Episode 8 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Josh, Danny, and Quentin discuss navigating the world of miles and points while focusing on strategies for earning and redeeming points with a partner or as a household. The Frugal Flyer team covers several key topics about earning points with a plus one, including the power of adding another person to this hobby, strategies for working with a player two who might not be as comfortable with miles and points, and collecting points through optimal credit card referrals. They also discuss the intricacies of hotel loyalty programs and status benefits, as well as effective ways to combine points across various programs like Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt. Additional insights include leveraging U.S. credit card programs such as American Express and Chase, and tips for when to use authorized user cards versus signing up for separate credit cards. The episode concludes with a listener question about finding partner award space on Air Canada Aeroplan for a trip to Munich.

Send us a textLufthansa führt in der neuen Allegris Business Class eine differenzierte Sitzplatzreservierung ein, bei der bis zu 600 Euro für einen Platz in den exklusiven Business Suiten verlangt werden können. Abhängig von der Strecke und dem Sitztyp werden Gebühren fällig – von 0 Euro für klassische Sitze bis hin zu 230 Euro für Extra Space Seats und 600 Euro für die Business Suite.Wichtige Details:•5 Sitztypen: Classic Seat, Privacy Seat, Extra Space Seat, Extra Long Bed und Business Suite.•Kostenlos für Statuskunden: Senatoren und HON Circle Mitglieder können viele Sitze ohne Gebühr reservieren, jedoch nicht die Business Suiten.•Preise je nach Strecke: Die Gebühren variieren stark – von 100 Euro bis 600 Euro, abhängig von Flugdistanz und Sitztyp.•Neue Einnahmequelle: Lufthansa folgt einem globalen Branchentrend, bei dem Sitzplatzreservierungen zu einer bedeutenden Einnahmequelle werden.Eure Meinung: Würdet ihr für einen Premium-Sitz in der Business Class extra zahlen? Ist das fair oder übertrieben?#Lufthansa #BusinessClass #Allegris #PremiumTravel #Reisen #Luftfahrt #AviationNews #Sitzplatzreservierung #ClassicSeat #PrivacySeat #ExtraSpaceSeat #ExtraLongBed #BusinessSuiteFrage des Tages: Ist es evtl. nicht besser für Lufthansa ohne externe Berater? Wie findet ihr die Aufpreise bei Alegris?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV01:52 Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, russischer Luftraum und Klima07:54 Deutscher Luftverkehr Winterminus 2,6%09:46 Lufthansa spart Berater ein und damit viel Geld14:40 Lufthansa Zusatzerlöse Allegris20:48 Lufthansa Miles & More Community Award mit Swiss nach Miami22:36 Hilton Honors & Delta Skymiles Cross Status Match24:26 Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 10.12.2024 – Folge 266-2024Stammtisch Termine: https://FQTWorld.as.me/meetupKanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Our show is best experienced on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Hilton-Show-81 Curious about Hilton's loyalty program? We break down whether Hilton Honors is worth it for you. Learn about earning and redeeming points and decide if this is the right loyalty program for your travel needs! Hilton Aspire Resort Credit List: https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/resort-credit-eligible-hotels/ Waldorf Astoria Seychelles is now included on this list Hilton Gift Card Issues: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/beware-what-to-know-before-buying-hilton-gift-cards-15-surcharge/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/JoinOurEmail Credit Card Links: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Website: https://www.letsgettothepoints.com/ Email: letsgettothepoints@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/letsgettothepoints/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letsgettothepoints EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DISCOUNT CODES: https://letsgettothepoints.com/tools/ Seats.aero: Award Flight Search Engine Use Code: LETSGETPRO for $20 off the first year https://seats.aero/ Travel Freely: The FREE site we use to stay organized and track our 5/24 status https://my.travelfreely.com/signup?bref=lgw CardPointers: Save Money and Maximize Your Spend Bonuses https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/CardPointers MaxMyPoint: Hotel Rewards Checker Use Code: LGTTP for 20% off the first year of your Platinum Subscription https://maxmypoint.com Sign up for Award Email Notification from Straight To The Points https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/StToThePoints ON TODAY'S SHOW: 0:00 Opening 2:19 The Hilton Honors Program 5:40 The Hilton Brands and Our Experiences 21:58 Our Favorite Hilton Properties 26:20 Earning Hilton Points with Credit Cards 30:59 The Problem with Hilton Gift Cards 35:00 Other Ways to Earn Hilton Points 36:32 The Best Ways to Redeem Your Hilton Points For Maximum Value 38:11 Hilton Honors Experiences 43:09 Hilton Properties that Offer the Best Value 45:10 Hilton Free Night Rewards 49:15 Hilton Elite Status 53:10 Hilton Elite Breakfast Benefit 55:20 Hilton Executive Lounges 56:21 Is the Hilton Honors Program For You? LISTEN TO US ON THE GO: Apple Podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/ApplePodcast Spotify:https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/Spotify Thank you for supporting our Channel! See you every Friday with a new episode! Support this podcast: https://go.www.letsgettothepoints.com/SupportUs Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Advertiser Disclosure: This video may contain links through which we are compensated when you click on or are approved for offers. The information in this video was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Offers are current only at the time of the video publishing date and may have changed by the time you watch it. Let's Get To The Points is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CardRatings. Let's Get To The Points and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgettothepoints/support

Thinking about diving into points and miles but feeling overwhelmed by annual fees? You're not alone! In this episode, we're breaking down our favorite no-annual-fee credit cards and those with annual fees waived for the first year. These cards are not only budget-friendly but also offer incredible rewards to help you travel more for less. Chase Freedom Flex: A Keeper in Every Wallet Alex kicks off the episode with her top pick, the Chase Freedom Flex. This no-annual-fee card earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points and offers 5% back on rotating categories like PayPal and grocery stores. With a 20,000-point welcome offer after spending just $500, this card can easily cover a one-way flight to Europe. Alex highlights how pairing this with a Chase Sapphire card allows you to transfer points to travel partners, unlocking even more value. Chase Ink Business Cards: Pam's Love Language Pam shares her favorite no-annual-fee business cards, the Chase Ink Cash and Chase Ink Unlimited. These powerhouse cards earn Ultimate Rewards points on categories like office supply stores and internet or offer a flat 1.5% back on every purchase. With a whopping 75,000-point welcome offer (after spending $6,000), these cards are a cornerstone of her strategy for racking up points. Maximizing American Express Options Jess introduces the Amex Blue Business Plus card, a no-annual-fee option that earns 2X Membership Rewards points on every purchase up to $50,000 annually. She also mentions the Hilton Honors card, which comes with no annual fee and Hilton Silver status, unlocking perks like the fifth night free on award stays. For anyone looking to maintain Hilton points without paying a fee, this is a fantastic option. Waived Annual Fees: United and American Airlines Cards The team also highlights cards like the United Explorer and Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select, which waive their annual fees the first year. These cards offer valuable perks like free checked bags, priority boarding, and extra award availability for flights. No-Fee Travel Wins From Alex's PayPal points strategies to Jess's tips on tracking targeted offers, this episode proves that no-annual-fee cards can still pack a punch. Whether you're just starting with points and miles or looking to add another card to your wallet, these recommendations are the perfect way to travel smarter without extra costs.     Links For This Episode:  Chase Freedom Flex℠: https://travelmomsquad.com/cff Chase Freedom Unlimited®: http://travelmomsquad.com/cfu Ink Business Cash® Credit Card: https://travelmomsquad.com/cic Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card: https://travelmomsquad.com/ciu United℠ Explorer Card: https://travelmomsquad.com/uecp United℠ Business Card: http://travelmomsquad.com/ubc How to Qualify for a Business Card   Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:30 – Introduction: Why No-Annual-Fee Cards Matter 01:37 – Chase Freedom Flex: Rotating Categories and Welcome Offers 06:00 – Pam's Favorite: Chase Ink Business Cards 16:00 – American Express Options for Hilton and Membership Rewards 23:00 – United Explorer and AAdvantage Platinum Select Benefits 30:00 – Wrapping Up: Maximize Value Without Annual Fees

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler is back with us this week, and he's got an exclusive deal only for Miles To Go listeners/viewers!  Save 60% on a new Thrifty Traveler subscription using the code GO60.  This is the best deal I can recall seeing for a Thrifty Traveler subscription.  I've been a paid subscriber for years and I'm a BIG fan of their service. PRO TIP: Make sure you add on the $24.99 "Hotel Deals" subscription.  If you get one hotel deal that you can take advantage of, you'll pay for years of this subscription! Kyle is also breaking down his awesome stay at Hermitage Bay in Antigua.  Hermitage Bay was one of the very first hotel deals Thrifty Traveler launched with.  You can use your Hilton Honors points to redeem for a villa at this incredible property. Richard is breaking down a new opportunity to earn hundreds of thousands of Bilt Rewards points if you're purchasing a new home! And, we're breaking down other great Black Friday deals, such as a great hotel deal from Aeroplan and a killer price on Points Path Premium!   If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

If you've ever wondered whether Hilton Honors deserves a spot in your points and miles strategy, this episode is for you! We're diving into everything you need to know about Hilton's award program, from earning points and using free night certificates to snagging unforgettable stays like Bora Bora and Santorini—all without breaking the bank. Why Hilton Honors is Worth a Look We kick off the episode with Jess sharing her journey from being a Hyatt loyalist to appreciating the value Hilton brings to the table. With perks like generous free night certificates and partnerships with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), Hilton is making waves. Alex and Pam echo these sentiments, recounting how they've used Hilton points to book some seriously bucket-list-worthy properties. Earning Hilton Points Made Easy One of the best parts of the Hilton Honors program? Their credit card lineup! Alex breaks down the personal and business options, from the no-annual-fee Hilton Honors card to the premium Aspire card with Diamond status. Whether you're a casual traveler or all-in on Hilton, these cards make earning points a breeze. Jess also highlights a pro tip: timing your card applications to snag bonus offers with free night certificates. Maximizing Hilton Free Night Awards Hilton's free night certificates are a game-changer, and we're all in agreement—they're the best in the business. Jess shares how she used one to stay at the Canaves Epitome in Santorini, a property where rooms go for $2,000 a night. Pam and Alex talk about combining points and free nights for five-night stays to take advantage of Hilton's “fifth night free” benefit, a must for maximizing your points at luxury destinations. Our Favorite Hilton Stays (and What's Next) From Bora Bora to Cabo, we each share our most memorable Hilton stays and what makes them so special. Pam recalls her time at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, where every room had a private plunge pool and daily guacamole delivery. Alex dreams of a future visit to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives. And Jess has some incredible city stays lined up for next year, including the Conrad Tokyo and Canopy Reykjavik. Ready to Plan Your Dream Hilton Trip? This episode is packed with tips for making the most of Hilton points, including using tools like MaxMyPoint for award availability and taking advantage of Amex Membership Rewards transfer bonuses. If you're not already a Hilton fan, this deep dive might just convert you. Tune in now and start dreaming of your next unforgettable stay—on points!   Links For This Episode: The American Express Hilton Credit Cards Hilton points explorer: https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/points-explorer/ Links: Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad   Episode Minute By Minute: 01:37 – Our Backgrounds with Hilton and First Impressions 06:30 – Earning Hilton Points with Credit Cards 12:50 – Maximizing Free Night Awards 18:20 – The Fifth Night Free Benefit and How to Use It 28:15 – Our Favorite Hilton Stays So Far 36:45 – Dream Hilton Destinations for the Future

In Episode 90 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, former team admins Toni Perkins Southam and John Hartnagel join Joe to discuss the history of the community. Member Bess asks about using a credit card for a car down payment. The hosts also give a shoutout to Cardpointers, one of our favorite tools for maximizing credit card offers. Grab your discounted membership using the link above! They also dive into various travel rewards news, including changes to the Hyatt and AAdvantage partnership, and discuss the potential value of the increased Sapphire Preferred offer.Joe, John and Toni share updates on their own travel plans and points redemptions, including spending Hilton Honors points on a Presidential Suite in Hiroshima and discussing options for upcoming holidays and spring break. Finally, they reflect on the growth of the Award Travel 101 community, tracing its history back to 2014, founded by Richard Kerr to the present, where Joe celebrates his upcoming five-year anniversary with the team.Links to Topics DiscussedElite Hotel Benefits w/o status?Who Wants to be a (points) Millionaire?Increased Sapphire (Preferred) Offer Hyatt & AAdvantage Partnership ChangesWhere to Find Us The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our next meetup will be May 16-18, 2025 in Chicago! Tickets are SOLD OUT but visit the Chicago 2025 Meetup page to secure a spot on the waitlist. Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. We love being able to automatically add all of our offers and quickly seeing the best card to use for every purchase. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!

In Episode 6 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Reed, Josh, Jeff, and Quentin dive deep into the world of hotel loyalty programs, featuring a detailed analysis of the big three programs including Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and World of Hyatt. Throughout the episode, the team explores strategies for maximizing points earnings in hotel loyalty programs, redemption opportunities, and the value that hotel program elite statuses can offer to travelers. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire review of listener-submitted questions on Avios, Aeroplan, Alaska Miles, and US credit cards.

This week, we've got a jam-packed episode with updates on beta testing, new features, pop-ups, and exclusive offers just for you. Plus, we're sharing the latest news about your favorite Peloton instructors and some fun tidbits from the community. Longtime Peloton members get "Welcome" emails. Strength+ App Beta Testing: Peloton's Strength+ app is currently in beta testing. Some users are now seeing a "Weekly Plan" option in their app. Peloton Pop-Up in Australia: Get ready, Australia! Peloton is setting up a special pop-up store! Marathon Stories: Peloton wants to hear about your marathon journeys. Share your stories and be part of the community. Studio Website Outage: The Peloton Studio website recently experienced a major outage. Stay tuned for more updates. Lululemon Special Offers: Peloton members can now enjoy special offers from Lululemon. Don't miss out! Bid on Peloton Classes: Use your Hilton Honors points to bid on exclusive Peloton classes. It's a unique way to experience your favorite workouts. Quick HIITs: A roundup of the latest high-intensity interval training sessions you can try. Peloton Wins Investor Lawsuit: Learn more about the recent legal victory for Peloton. Instructor Highlights: Dr. Jenn - The psychological impact of having an Olympic medal taken away. Kirsten Ferguson will be running the New York City Marathon. Marcel Dinkins got stuck in France, but she's making the best of it! Irene Kaymer celebrated her wedding ceremony. Jess King was featured in Parents Magazine. Susie Chan was spotlighted in UK Women's Fitness Magazine. The latest artist series features Selena. Go behind the scenes with Keith Urban. Check out the AFO Spotify playlist for some fresh tunes. TCO Top Five. This Week at Peloton. Peloton debuts its first-ever Jewish New Year ride. New guided scenic classes with instructor narration have been introduced. More classes have been added for Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month. Lanebreak nominated for a Unity Award. New apparel drop – don't miss the latest styles! Peloton Birthdays: Celebrate with Nico Sarani (10/03) and Kirra Michel (10/10). If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Share your thoughts on social media using #PelotonAndFitness. And if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, feel free to reach out. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.theclipout.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we've got a jam-packed episode with updates on beta testing, new features, pop-ups, and exclusive offers just for you. Plus, we're sharing the latest news about your favorite Peloton instructors and some fun tidbits from the community. Longtime Peloton members get "Welcome" emails. Strength+ App Beta Testing: Peloton's Strength+ app is currently in beta testing. Some users are now seeing a "Weekly Plan" option in their app. Peloton Pop-Up in Australia: Get ready, Australia! Peloton is setting up a special pop-up store! Marathon Stories: Peloton wants to hear about your marathon journeys. Share your stories and be part of the community. Studio Website Outage: The Peloton Studio website recently experienced a major outage. Stay tuned for more updates. Lululemon Special Offers: Peloton members can now enjoy special offers from Lululemon. Don't miss out! Bid on Peloton Classes: Use your Hilton Honors points to bid on exclusive Peloton classes. It's a unique way to experience your favorite workouts. Quick HIITs: A roundup of the latest high-intensity interval training sessions you can try. Peloton Wins Investor Lawsuit: Learn more about the recent legal victory for Peloton. Instructor Highlights: Dr. Jenn - The psychological impact of having an Olympic medal taken away. Kirsten Ferguson will be running the New York City Marathon. Marcel Dinkins got stuck in France, but she's making the best of it! Irene Kaymer celebrated her wedding ceremony. Jess King was featured in Parents Magazine. Susie Chan was spotlighted in UK Women's Fitness Magazine. The latest artist series features Selena. Go behind the scenes with Keith Urban. Check out the AFO Spotify playlist for some fresh tunes. TCO Top Five. This Week at Peloton. Peloton debuts its first-ever Jewish New Year ride. New guided scenic classes with instructor narration have been introduced. More classes have been added for Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month. Lanebreak nominated for a Unity Award. New apparel drop – don't miss the latest styles! Peloton Birthdays: Celebrate with Nico Sarani (10/03) and Kirra Michel (10/10). If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Share your thoughts on social media using #PelotonAndFitness. And if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, feel free to reach out. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.theclipout.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textHilton is a leading global hospitality company with 24 world-class brands for all guests' stay needs at over 7,800 properties across 126 countries and territories. Through acquisitions that allow for more destination choices, technology innovations that make processes easier for guests, and brand partnerships that offer guests and Hilton Honors members even more benefits and perks, Hilton has set the bar high for what it means to truly deliver an elevated customer experience.  As a hospitality brand, the goal is to make the stay better for guests in almost every corner of the world. This includes loyalty program design, enhancing the value proposition and loyalty redemption, and making travel more seamless and flexible for program members.To learn about Hilton's latest customer loyalty and experience efforts, Mark Johnson, CEO of Loyalty360, spoke with Brad Anderson, Vice President of Hilton Honors at Hilton. Anderson joined Hilton nearly eight years ago and leads the overall global strategy for the brand's award-winning loyalty program, Hilton Honors, which now reaches more than 195 million members worldwide. Since joining the company, Anderson and his team have charted new courses for the program, achieving massive growth—almost 130 million new members. In this interview, Anderson discusses the brand's growing portfolio, establishing the right strategic partnerships, and speaking the language of Gen Z and Millennial travelers through digital innovation.

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, hosts Shawn and Joe discuss a variety of topics ranging from sports banter to travel tips. They share a personal story about a potential hack on Joe's American Express account, emphasizing the importance of security measures and password management. The conversation shifts to family travel, discussing the balance between using points and creating memorable experiences. They also touch on changes to American Express Uber credits, the introduction of free Wi-Fi on airlines, and the addition of Graduate Hotels to the Hilton Honors program. Finally, they reflect on Benjy's travel tips, highlighting the importance of simplicity in travel planning. Subscribe to our other travel podcast - 20 Minute Travel! Youtube Podcast Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Now that you've amassed a huge stash of Ultimate Rewards points after listening to Episode 271, how what? Today, we talk about the top 10 best (and bottom 5 worst) uses of Chase Ultimate Rewards points. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Announcements 01:12 New "How to" series on Youtube 02:54 Using buying groups to increase spend 04:10 Giant Mailbag: Online grocery is more broadly useful than you think 07:43 Card News 07:45 Increased offers on the Wyndham cards https://frequentmiler.com/increased-welcome-offers-on-all-3-wyndham-credit-cards-earn-up-to-80k-bonus-points/ https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-get-free-cruises-by-gaming-casino-status-matches/ 11:39 What crazy thing.....did Wyndham Rewards do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/apparently-wyndham-credit-card-points-never-expire-positive-change/ 17:00 Mattress Running the Numbers: Aeroplan to Marriott to MGM 23:41 Award Talk 23:47 United vs Aeroplan https://frequentmiler.com/united-vs-air-canada-which-is-the-better-chase-transfer-partner/ 29:59 Discount partner awards for United Premier status https://frequentmiler.com/united-giving-award-flight-discounts-to-premier-members-cardholders-even-on-partners/ 33:12 Which award search tool is best? https://frequentmiler.com/united-vs-air-canada-which-is-the-better-chase-transfer-partner/ 37:50 Graduate Hotels via Hilton Honors (earn & redeem is now live) 38:47 Main Event: Top 10 best and 5 worst uses of your Chase points 39:21 #10: Booking travel through the Chase Travel portal with the Sapphire Reserve at a value of 1.5c per points 40:40 #9: 70% transfer bonus to Marriott 42:07 #8 Transfer to Emirates and book first class from New York JFK to Milan or Newark EWR to Athens for 102,000 points + ~$130 https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-find-and-book-emirates-first-class-awards/ 44:41 #7 Transfer to United for positioning flights 48:10 #6: Transfer to British Airways Avios to fly Qatar Qsuites to Doha for 70K https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-find-qatar-q-suites-award-space/ 49:58 #5: Transfer to Iberia Avios to book business class from the east coast to Europe from 34K Avios one-way https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-of-avios-british-airways-iberia-qatar-aer-lingus-finnair/ 53:33 #4: Transfer to Hyatt to book a suite https://frequentmiler.com/how-best-to-book-hyatt-luxury-suites/ 56:10 #3: Transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan and book a multi-partner award with a stopover for just 5,000 additional miles https://frequentmiler.com/nicks-6-country-5-airline-award-ticket/ 01:00:36 #2 Transfer to Flying Blue to book Air France or KLM Business Class for only 50K one way https://frequentmiler.com/air-france-klm-flying-blue-lowers-business-class-award-cost-from-the-us/ 01:05:33 #1 : Transfer to Hyatt to book hotels for great value 01:12:18 In-between: Cash out for $0.01 per point 01:14:18 The worst of the worst uses of Chase points 01:14:23 #5 Transferring to any program to book a low-value award 01:16:23 #4 Buying gift cards with your points 01:17:16 #3 Transfer to Marriott without a transfer bonus 01:18:45 #2 Using your points to shop at sites like Amazon 01:20:54: #1 Transfer points to IHG One Rewards 01:23:59 Question of the Week: How do you protect your miles and points? Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

This week we feature another installment of “Meet the Mods” Angie talks with Justin Walter who shared his journey into the points and miles hobby, which started in 2021 after being inspired by fellow enthusiast Justin Vacula. His first major redemption, staying at the Hyatt Ziva Cancun, got him hooked, and he now prefers traveling in business class, especially for international trips. One of his favorite redemptions was flying Virgin Upper Class from JFK to London using Flying Blue miles. He's now looking forward to his upcoming trip to Japan, where he'll experience JAL's first class. Justin's tip of the week is to always work on hitting minimum spending requirements to continue building points, as it's essential to unlock valuable rewards.Links to news discussedChase Ink Unlimited new elevated bonusSAS joining Skyteam, now bookable via Delta and Flying BlueAmerican Airlines switching to dynamic pricing on Fiji AirlinesIHG is back with another airline partnership. Lufthansa Miles & More Amex launched a 30% transfer bonus from Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors through 9/30. Where to Find Us For questions, you can join us in the free 110,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our next meetup will be announced soon. Visit the Award Travel Meetups page for details once announced. Support the AT101 Podcast/CommunityTechnical Note: If you encounter an error trying to listen on Apple Podcasts, please turn OFF your VPN if you are using one.

We love Chase Ultimate Rewards primarily because of the ability to transfer to partners (and we specifically love the ability to transfer to Hyatt.) Chase Ultimate Rewards is actually one of the best ways to get Hyatt points, in fact. We'll talk more about amassing Chase Ultimate Rewards (and why you would want to) in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (01:18) - A reader experiences an issue with a price on his Etihad award that was not as advertised... (08:43) - Read more about the Chase Ink Business Unlimited card here. (10:21) - Read more about the U.S. Bank Smartly credit card here. (19:47) - Read our Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank here. (21:29) - Double Elite Night Credit on Marriott Homes & Villas (Targeted, Book by 9/20, stay by 12/31) Read more about the double elite night credit here. (32:34) - 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors (thru 9/30) (33:24) - Reminder: 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Avios (thru 9/30) (33:40) - 20% transfer bonus from Capital One to Air France / KLM Flying Blue (thru 9/29) (35:20) - Preferred Hotels now up to 118,000 Choice points (not long ago 55K max!). Read more about great value preferred hotels, bookable with Choice points here. (40:03) - We all know that Chase Ultimate Rewards points are super valuable... Learn more about Chase Ultimate Rewards sweet spots here. (41:55) - How to get the Chase Ultimate Rewards points... (42:04) - Chase Ultimate Rewards welcome bonuses Read more about Chase's best credit card sign up offers here. (42:22) - What are the rules for applying for Chase cards? (What is the 5/24 24 month, 48 month, etc): See our Complete Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank here. (42:59) - There are lots of Chase cards available... Again, you can learn more about Chase cards here. (45:29) - Which Ink Business card is not like the others (and will not earn you points that can be transferred to partners)... (48:59) - Earning Chase Ultimate Rewards via referral bonuses (51:06) - 2 Player Mode for Chase Ultimate Rewards (54:28) - What can you earn as you spend on Chase cards? Learn more about spending options here and here. (1:05:12) - Chase's shopping portal (and other miscellaneous ways to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points) (1:07:12) - When does it make sense to credit paid flights to a different airline's frequent flyer account (within the partner airline)? (1:10:23) - Learn more about our 40K to Far Away challenge here. (1:11:59) - Learn more about wheretocredit.com here

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為了維護道路安全，汽、機車行經路口，請停讓行人優先通行。並記得標誌標線，停車再開。行人落實「停看聽」：在安全地點停等；過馬路盯住來車；注意車輛警示音。禮讓行人，尊重路權。以上為交通部及彰化縣政府廣告 https://fstry.pse.is/6dwbyj —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 近期若你有收聽寶可孟分享的歐洲之旅，對於希爾頓集團的酒店應該不陌生，包括我曾介紹過巴黎近郊的「凡爾賽特里亞農宮．華爾道夫酒店」跟巴黎市區的「希爾頓巴黎歌劇院酒店Hilton Paris Opera Hotel」兩家酒店開箱心得分享，還有Hilton希爾頓酒店集團的會員卡籍福利跟點數計畫。最近正好適逢「希爾頓點數特賣會」，若你近期有預定希爾頓飯店集團的需求，不妨參考看看。 但，問題來了：「到底要用現金/刷卡訂房好呢？還是要用點數換房呢？」尤其是「買一送一」的100%回饋優惠，感覺上真的很不錯耶！但是買點換房，真的有比較便宜嗎？本集節目我以「羅馬卡瓦列利華爾道夫酒店」為例，找2025/05/15一晚的現金價NT.30,590(未稅價)跟點數房所需的點數數字243,000點HH積分，來比一比，到底哪個划算？甚至我還發現一個更優惠的住宿方法：若你連換三個晚上羅馬華爾道夫的住宿，所需的點數數居然更少，只要80,000分x3=24萬分！那麼買分換房是不是更加划算呢？對了，別忘一定要搭配美國TopCashback返利網買分，再多拿2.52%現金回饋。如何解任務？來聽一聽寶可孟的手把手教學分享吧！ 來寶可孟YouTube頻道上收聽節目：https://pokem.me/PokemYTPodcast -- 希爾頓榮譽客會Hilton Honors會籍文字介紹：https://pokem.me/HiltonHonorINTRO 希爾頓酒店集團與SLH集團建立合作關係介紹：https://pokem.me/3XW799f 凡爾賽特里亞農宮．華爾道夫酒店開箱文01：https://pokem.me/HiltonWAParis01 凡爾賽特里亞農宮．華爾道夫酒店開箱文02：https://pokem.me/HiltonWAParis02 希爾頓巴黎歌劇院酒店Hilton Paris Opera Hotel開箱文：https://pokem.me/3Mm8C1A 羅馬卡瓦列利華爾道夫酒店．2025年預訂房間心得分享：https://pokem.me/HiltonWARome01 希爾頓點數特賣會完整資訊文字解說：https://pokem.me/3YKpvKB -- 加入美國現金回饋網TopCashBack省錢：https://pokem.me/TopSB -- 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckdpsqfmxifcf0862q6efk1qa 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckdpsqfmxifcf0862q6efk1qa/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Send us a textLufthansa ist in Gesprächen mit der portugiesischen Regierung über eine mögliche Beteiligung an der Nationalairline TAP. In einem ersten Schritt soll es um den Erwerb von 19,9% der Anteile gehen, um eine Zustimmung der EU-Kommission zu vermeiden und gleichzeitig die Kontrolle über TAP vor möglichen Konkurrenten wie Air France-KLM und IAG zu sichern. Die portugiesische Regierung plant mittelfristig den Verkauf von mindestens 51% der TAP-Anteile und sucht nach strategischen Investoren aus der Luftfahrtbranche.TAP ist für Lufthansa besonders wegen des starken Netzwerks in Brasilien interessant, einem Markt, in dem die Lufthansa Group bislang wenig vertreten ist. Die Gespräche laufen parallel zu anderen Übernahmeverhandlungen im europäischen Luftfahrtsektor, bei denen Lufthansa auch Air Europa ins Visier nehmen könnte, nachdem IAG die Übernahme dieser Fluggesellschaft aus wettbewerbsrechtlichen Gründen aufgeben musste.#Lufthansa #TAP #AirlineBeteiligung #Luftfahrt #Brasilien #Lissabon #AviationNews #AirlineIndustryFrage des Tages: Soll Lufthansa sich an der TAP beteiligen? Wie reagiert ihr auf den GM und seien Upgrade Politik?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV01:38 Lufthansa Group verhandelt über TAP07:22 American Express USA Membership Rewards zu Hilton Honors mit 30% bonus09:08 Influencerin macht Brotteig auf dem Flug von Chicago nach Barcelona13:42 Marriott Hotel GM erklärt warum Statuskunden kein Upgrade bekommen17:34 13 Star Alliance Fluggesellschaften bieten SAS EuroBonus Mitgliedern Statusmatch an19:12 Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 02.09.2024 – Folge 205-2024Stammtisch Termine: https://FQTWorld.as.me/meetupKanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below)  https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel This week we saw a number of notable credit card offers that are worth considering. We dive into recent Amex "no lifetime language" offers for both the Platinum and Gold cards plus the World of Hyatt Business card and the Citi AA Platinum card. We also discuss a huge $2K bonus that may be worth pursuing, but isn't for everyone. In other news Southwest has made waves with their Hawaii expansion these past few years, but it isn't all going according to plan. We also discuss AA stranding passengers, a great Southwest customer service story, Royal Caribbean's simulated train at sea, Hilton's new promotions and how men and women differ in their approaches to travel. Episode Guide: 0:00 Men vs. women when it comes to packing for a trip 1:23 A look at Southwest in Hawaii - Poor inter-island performance? 3:34 How Southwest's Hawaii flights might be changing in the coming year 4:20 Getting stuck in a terminal - AA strands passengers in the Bahamas 5:38 Should airlines have better “stranded passenger” policies? 6:50 Do people sensationalize travel issues? 7:42 Southwest comes through with unheard of service during irregular operations 10:05 What are American Express “no lifetime language” offers? 10:59 Amex Gold no lifetime language offer details 11:53 Amex Platinum card no lifetime language offer details 13:23 How to score an increased 75K offer for the Citi AA Platinum card 14:35 World of Hyatt Business card 75K offer - Which Hyatt card is best? 15:50 Capital One Spark Cash Plus - Huge $2K welcome offer 17:10 How to earn 50X AA miles for donating to cancer research 18:40 Hilton's new power up promo - 2,500 bonus points on all stays 19:44 Hilton/Lyft partnership - Earn bonus Hilton Honors points on Lyft rides 20:53 Cool “S” - Royal Railway Utopia station - Simulated train experience at sea About the Show: We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.  Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs. Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty. Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com. Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $200+ payment via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $6 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

Podcast Description: Season 2, Episode 10 of the Virtual GM PodcastIn this episode of the Virtual GM Podcast, your hosts Meagan and Cody Adent from the Vibrant Team share their family trip experience at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort for the 4th of July. As hospitality professionals, it's essential to experience what other properties offer, and this visit provided plenty of insights.Episode Highlights:The Good: Discover why the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort is a must-visit, with its stunning location right across the street from the beach, excellent food, and vibrant bars. Meagan and Cody rave about the property, sharing how it contributed to the best 4th of July celebration ever.The Bad: Hear about any areas where the property could improve, offering a balanced perspective on the overall experience.The Ugly: If there were any hiccups or less-than-perfect moments, Meagan and Cody discuss them with their characteristic wit and honesty.Whether you're a boutique hotel owner, VRBO manager, Airbnb administrator, front desk staff, or anyone in the hospitality industry, this episode provides valuable insights into the guest experience at a top-rated resort.Join us for an engaging and informative session, blending business acumen with witty banter, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. Produced and distributed by Vibrant Management, Virtual GM is your ultimate resource for all things hospitality. Tune in, elevate your game, and don't forget to visit us on our website for more resources and support.Produced by Vibrant Management – helping hoteliers and vacation rental managers thrive in the modern world.Book Your Beach Vacation: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hubwhhf-the-waterfront-beach-resort/Hilton Waterfront IG: https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontbeachresort/ Follow us on Instagram - @thevibrantteam@virtualgmpodcastCheckout our website - www.thevibrantteam.com

(00:00) - Ever wanted to gift a free hotel night to someone else? In today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air we'll discuss the ways you can do this!  (01:18) - In response to Greg's post "Hilton Honors is winning me over, but I'd like one more enhancement…" one reader wonders, "Does Hilton pay influencers to do this?" (Read that post here: https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-is-winning-me-over-but-id-like-one-more-enhancement/ (Mailbag)  (03:55) - Updating Card Talk  (05:40) - American Express Gold Card changes go live, including increased annual fee, new "white gold" option, Dunkin' and Resy credits, and more... (Card News) Read more about the American Express Gold Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/AmxGoldCard/ Catch our episode about the "rumored" Amex changes here: https://frequentmiler.com/podcast-rumored-amex-gold-card-changes-good-or-bad-coffee-break-ep19-7-23-24/  (10:08) - Wells Fargo Attune gives 4% for Amazon.com purchases! (Card News) (11:38) - "Southwest Airlines Redeye Flights Coming… Finally!" (Crazy Thing)  (14:31) - Southwest will soon offer assigned & premium seating (Crazy Thing) (17:04) - What is the "Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy" promo? Earn 25k bonus points on 4+ night packages Read more about this Marriott Bonvoy promo here: https://frequentmiler.com/vacations-by-marriott-bonvoy-promo-earn-25k-bonus-points-on-4-night-packages/ (Mattress Running the Numbers) (23:51) - What are the Citi transfer bonuses through August 17th, 2024? (Award Talk)  (27:53) - Find award space for incredible SLH properties like Calala Island and Grand Hotel Victoria Lake Como, using tools like Rooms.Aero or MaxMyPoint to set alerts (Award Talk)  Read more about using these tools to find availability at properties like the Grand Hotel Victoria Lake Como here: https://frequentmiler.com/grand-hotel-victoria-lake-como-has-wide-open-availability/ (30:21) - Autoslash triggers Altitude Reserve's Real Time Mobile Rewards RTMR (Award Talk) Read more about Altitude Reserve's Real Time Mobile Rewards here: https://frequentmiler.com/us-bank-real-time-mobile-rewards-what-works-where/  Main Event: How to gift free hotel nights (32:51) - How to gift someone your free hotel night certificates or award nights Read more about gifting hotel nights here: https://frequentmiler.com/gift-hotel-points-free-night-certificates-and-award-nights-booked-with-points-rules-by-program/ (34:19) - Can you gift someone your hotel points? Which programs allow it and which programs don't?  (39:39) - Can you book a hotel night for someone else, using your points? Which programs allow it and which programs don't? (46:52) - Can you gift a hotel free night certificate to someone else? Which programs allow it and which programs don't?  (52:17) - Which hotel rewards program is the best for gifting nights with someone else? (55:44) - If someone hears something on the podcast they want more information about, where do they find more information? (Question of the Week)  Subscribe and Follow Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

From 1996 to 2020, Stowe Shoemaker (PhD, Cornell University) served as a member of the executive education faculty at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. His Harvard Business School case study on Hilton Honors has been used by organizations and schools around the world. Shoemaker has served as an advisor to numerous hospitality service providers over the course of his career including IGT, British Airways, Accor, Hilton, Landry's, and Hyatt. He published two marketing textbooks: Marketing Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism and Marketing Essentials in Hospitality and Tourism. Shoemaker's newest book, Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered!, will be released on September 5, 2023, from Indigo River Publishing. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Stowe Shoemaker: Website: https://www.hospitablehealthcare.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoweshoemaker/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We start this week catching up on Richard's latest Frontier Tales and the magic of his niece's first flight. Ed borrows Richard's soapbox to talk about an upcoming change at Disney World. We also take a look at the first SLH hotels that are integrated into Hilton Honors. Lastly, we break down recent United Airlines credit card increased sign-up bonuses and whether you should be taking advantage of it now. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

Hauptthemen:Luftfahrtvorfälle und Sicherheitsfragen:Southwest Airlines, Swiss, Delta Airlines und Austrian Airlines:Diskutierte Vorfälle wie ein Hagelsturm und ein Pilotenfehler, der zu einem kurzzeitigen Sinkflug führte.Erfahrung der Piloten:Nutzung von Piloten mit weniger Erfahrung zur Praxissteigerung.Problematik der geringen Flugerfahrung bei First Officers.Hotelbranche und Partnerschaften:Hilton Honors und SLH Hotels:Beendigung der Zusammenarbeit mit Hyatt und neue Partnerschaft.Spezielle Vergünstigungen für Mitglieder und Vorteile je nach Mitgliedsstatus (Bonuspunkte, kostenlose Übernachtungen, Upgrades).Vergleich der Punkteraten zwischen Hyatt und Hilton für Suite-Upgrades.Aberglauben und Flugzeugreihen:Ungewöhnlicher Vorfall mit einer Passagierin auf einem Delta A350-Flug:Diskussion über Aberglauben bezüglich bestimmter Flugzeugreihen.Überlegungen, ob Fluggesellschaften bestimmte Reihen aufgrund kultureller Aberglauben vermeiden sollten (z.B. die 4 in asiatischen Kulturen oder die 13 generell).Fazit:Diese Episode bietet eine umfassende Analyse der aktuellen Themen in der Luftfahrt- und Hotelbranche, von sicherheitsrelevanten Vorfällen bis hin zu strategischen Partnerschaften und kulturellen Besonderheiten. Die Diskussionen bieten wertvolle Einblicke für Vielflieger und Hotelgäste gleichermaßen.Weiterführende Links und Ressourcen:Häufig gestellte Fragen zur Nutzung von Piloten mit weniger Erfahrung.Vergleichstabelle der Hilton Honors und Hyatt Punkteraten.Artikel über kulturelle Aberglauben und deren Einfluss auf Fluggesellschaften.Abonniere Frequent Travel TV für mehr Inhalte rund um Reisen, Luftfahrt und Hotels!Fragen des Tages: Sollte die Reihe 13 und ähnliche in Flugzeugen verboten werden? Sind die Co-Piloten mit wenig Erfahrung ein Risiko?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV01:26 Austrian Airlines OS434 wird durch die Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle des Bundes (SUB) untersucht02:12 Austrian Airlines dementiert die niedrige Flugstundenanzahl der F/O02:58 Southwest Airlines Boeing 737MAX Pilot drückt den Flieger fast ins Meer07:40 Hilton Honors und SLH Partnerschaft startet12:36 Delta Air Lines Passagier will nicht in Reihe 13 fliegen16:02 DEAL ZONE; Swiss Business Class von Stockholm nach Hong Kong 18:00 Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 16.06.2024 – Folge 139-2024 Kanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Jeden Mittwoch und Samstag gehen wir der Frage nach: mehr Meilen | mehr Punkte | mehr Status. Frage des Tages: Wie findet ihr Hilton Honors? Was ist euer Lieblingshotelgruppe? Soll ich mal ein Hotelstatus Strategie 2024 Video machen?00:00 Intro01:34 Hilton Honors Diamond Trial und Fast Track03:02 Best Western Sommer Promotion 2x/3x Punkte bis 20.000 Punkte04:08 World of Hyatt Punkte mit 20% Bonus05:55 Marriott Bonvoy 10.000 Bonuspunkte pro Nacht in Singapur09:22 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes May 2024 bis zu 30% Rabatt10:42 Comfort & Clarion Helsinki Flughafen öffnet im Juni 202413:16 DEAL ZONE: Swiss Business Class von Oslo nach Bangkok ab 1.329 EuroFragen des TagesMeilen Mittwoch 15.05.2024 – Folge 18-2024Kanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Some credit cards offer extra perks or progress toward elite status for big spenders. On this week's episode, we talk about which of those bonuses might be worth the spend. But before we get into that, this episode is full of news you can use and tips to keep in mind in regular segments like Card Talk and Mattress Running the Numbers. (00:00) Intro (01:26) A tip we neglected to mention regarding positioning flights (Giant Mailbag) (05:33) Card Talk (05:46) Venture X Business card losing Priority Pass restaurant access for new Visa cards (Card Talk) (08:57) Qatar Airways Cardless Cards (Card Talk) (15:16) What crazy thing . . . did Cardless do this week?  https://frequentmiler.com/cardless-appears-to-have-a-1-card-restriction/ (19:32) Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending to Qatar Airways elite status? Note: The Qatar Club Infinite card also comes with bonus Qpoints in the first year, which reduce the path to renewing status for your second year. The spend we discussed regarding renewal of status really applies to status for year 3 and beyond. (28:17) Award Talk (28:20) Flying by the Seat of our Points: Frequent Miler's 2024 challenge https://frequentmiler.com/flying-by-the-seat-of-our-points-last-minute-travel-challenge/ (31:33) You can now use JetBlue points to book Etihad and vice versa https://frequentmiler.com/earn-redeem-between-jetblue-and-etihad/ (35:30) Bilt adds a new transfer partner....Hilton Honors https://frequentmiler.com/bilt-adding-hilton-as-newest-transfer-partner-but-transfer-ratio-is-poor/ (37:32) Use Finnair Avios to book Nordic & Scandinavian hotels for great value https://frequentmiler.com/use-finnair-avios-to-book-scandinavian-hotels-at-2c-per-point-or-better/ (40:30) Amex Travel positive experience honoring a fare (46:04) Our favorite big spend bonuses (46:45) Alaska Airlines companion certificates https://frequentmiler.com/as/ https://frequentmiler.com/asbiz/ (48:16) Hilton Surpass card free night certificate https://frequentmiler.com/amxhiltonbiz/ (49:14) Hyatt consumer & business cards https://frequentmiler.com/woh/ https://frequentmiler.com/wohbiz/ (57:39) IHG Premier & Premier Business cards https://frequentmiler.com/ihgprem/ https://frequentmiler.com/ihgbusiness/ (1:01:47) Barclays Aviator Silver Loyalty Point bonuses & companion certificate https://frequentmiler.com/aviatorsilver/ (1:06:20) Aeroplan  https://frequentmiler.com/aeroplan/ (1:09:25) Question of the Week: How did Greg build up capacity for his player 3? Music credit: Annie Yoder

Instagram page for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US!Today we're diving into the benefits of the Hilton Honors rewards program. If Hilton is your hotel of choice, learn how to make the most of your travels by pairing the right credit cards with Hilton Honors, earning points for every purchase.We'll share top credit card picks that seamlessly integrate with Hilton Honors, boosting your points and unlocking exclusive perks, as well as a few luxury properties we'd love to visit with Hilton points. Tune in and start maximizing your Hilton Honors rewards today!

Episode Description On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss Shawn's recent trip to Nashville and all of the takeaways from his time spent there. They go over why there are so many brands these days and how consumers are changing. Plus will there be more changes to Hilton credit cards and how will they integrate all of their upcoming partnerships into the program? Joe also discusses his Spirit adventure and why Southwest may be finally moving away from their cattle call boarding. Episode Notes 0:00 - Flying Spirit 8:06 - DOT forcing airlines to pay penalties 10:55 - Southwest boarding changes 16:26 - What Shawn learned at Hilton 29:55 - The Conrad brand 33:04 - Hilton brand expansion 37:05 - Hilton credit cards 41:09 - Hilton experiences Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! No, Richard didn't get Bonvoyed.  But, Ed is wishing Richard farewell as he heads out for a European cruise.  Ed and Richard are doing a deep dive into the Hilton Honors program in response to a listener e-mail.  They're discussing elite status, benefits, credit cards and the overall value proposition of the Hilton Honors program. If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month.

Yo-Eleven MinutesMostly Vegas. No BS. Casino Experience +more⬇️“Presidential Suite Resorts World Las Vegas - Crockfords Las Vegas + a Sweet Suite Spot” - Yo-11 Minutes: E50 Season 2 On this episode:Michael discusses: A Room Tour of the Presidential Suite at Resorts World Las Vegas, and a sweet suite deal.Movestro's News Story: Donny Osmond Extends Residency at Harrah'sLinks:TravelZork Travel  - The Vegas Experts

Every major travel company seems to have a co-branded credit card these days. AMEX Delta, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy... but when did loyalty programs first begin popping up in history? And if you're considering your FIRST travel credit card or you want to MAXIMIZE your travel credit card benefits, where do you start? Special guest Dave Grossman, founder of Your Best Credit Cards, walks us through his picks for best travel credit cards for first-timers and how to get the most out of your miles to travel around the globe. **For the full interview with Dave Grossman, visit FullMetalTraveler.com** Get tons of valuable information by visiting Dave Grossman's YourBestCreditCards.com or MilesTalk.com ____________________________________ S02 Ep42 ____________________________________ Connect with me on social media:  Instagram: @fullmetaltraveler Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Email: Jeremy@fullmetaltraveler.com Website: www.fullmetaltraveler.com Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unscaled

Episode Notes JetBlue Airways is focusing on how it can be profitable following its failed merger with Spirit Airlines. So JetBlue is looking at ways to cut costs and offer more leisure routes, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. JetBlue is grappling with rising costs due to new labor contracts and also has engine issues that have currently grounded seven aircraft. JetBlue Chief Financial Officer Ursula Hurley said the company would offer crew members voluntary buyouts to help offset some of those costs. The New York-based carrier also plans to defer $2.5 billion in aircraft spending to the end of the decade.  And as JetBlue is increasingly targeting leisure travelers, the company is expanding service to popular destinations such as Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico.  Next, protesters have blocked crucial rail access to Machu Picchu in anger over the Peruvian government's new online ticketing system for tourist attractions, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  Habtemariam reports tour operators have had to substantially alter their trips due to the lack of rail service since last Thursday. Sarah Migniac, an an executive at tour operator G Adventures, said reaching Machu Picchu could take nine hours without the train route. Migniac added that international travelers may cancel trips to Peru if traveling to Machu Picchu remains difficult.  One Peruvian official said the disruption is costing the Machu Picchu site roughly $260,000 in lost income per day.  Finally, Hilton has announced plans to enable guests to make requests by text at all of its hotels by the end of 2024, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill.  Guests will be able to send messages via the Hilton Honors app, WhatsApp, and other platforms. Although texting customer service requests has become common in sectors such as retail and finance, some major hotel groups still require phone or face-to-face internations. Hilton is the first hotel group to require all its hotels to enable guests to make requests via text. 

Weinstein shares why data and technology are crucial to Hilton's customers' experience, the creative philosophy for the hotel's recent campaign with Paris Hilton, and marketing against home-sharing companies. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian: (00:01)I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse: (00:02)And I'm Ilyse Liffreing. AndDamian: (00:03)Welcome to this edition of the current podcast.Ilyse: (00:10)This week we're delighted to talk with Mark Weinstein, the Chief Marketing Officer at Hilton.Damian: (00:16)Mark joined Hilton more than 13 years ago rising to become the CMO in 2020, where he now leads global marketing for the Hilton portfolio of over 7,300 hotels across 22 brands in 123 countries and territoriesIlyse: (00:32)As travel surged. After all that pent up Wonderlust created during the pandemic, the hotel brand unveiled its biggest marketing push in six years. The campaign focuses on the quality of the travel experience with Hilton Brands. So Mark Hilton, of course, has its own loyalty program, the free Hilton Honors. How many Hilton guests currently take part in this program? What does it offer in terms of perks?Mark: (01:02)We have 165 million Hilton Honor members and growing. We're the fastest growing loyalty program in travel. And what we love about Hilton Honors, it allows us to get to know our guests to personalize the experience for them. And it also connects all 22 brands. 'cause what's interesting about our portfolio is each brand serves a travel need, budget and occasion. And you may transverse the brands for your different needs. And so Hilton Honors is that connective tissue, whether you're an infrequent traveler and Hilton Honors is a way to give you the best value for booking through hilton.com directly. So we get to know who you are, things like free wifi and points towards that free stay, a more elite member who can earn additional benefits like automated upgrades that we're delivering so you have even better stay or even that ability to dream for that once in a lifetime experience with our partners at McLaren, uh, F one Racing or Live Nation. Uh, and which you can of course further accelerate with things like our credit cards along the journey. So there's something for everyone, uh, along the Hilton Honors program. And of course, as you said, it's free to join, so you'd be crazy not to get that additional value.Ilyse: (01:56)Now how would you say like technology such as like your digital platforms and mobile app also play a role basically in enhancing the guest experience in order to foster like that loyalty and that wonderlust?Mark: (02:09)Yeah. The interesting thing about our technology, I would say it, it focuses in two different ways. All in service of that wonderlust. In some ways it's taking the friction outta travel so you can focus on doing what you're there to do, which is explore and find a great stay experience. So some of our innovations around digital key and the ability to choose your room in the app before you even get there, you know exactly what room you're gonna have. The ability to book confirm connecting rooms for parents. There's nothing more stressful than wondering if you're gonna get those rooms together. We actually are able to confirm it at time of booking. The ability to personalize the stay and choose things you want, the ability to message with the front desk, those are all friction removing items of the travel journey. They take away that interaction at the front desk where it's highly transactional.Mark: (02:48)That frees you up to then have a human conversation. Where do the locals like to eat? Where's the best place to get that Instagrammable rooftop bar shot, you know, as the sun's coming down. So that's one aspect of our technology is making the guest experience better, uh, and easier. On the other hand, putting the wonderlust back in. So you look at our social media abilities to connect with customers with the things they want to hear most about, to produce content and serve it up, whether it's on the interim TV with our connected room, digital TVs through the app itself or on our websites. The ability to let you personalize choices on Hilton Honors. What benefits you most wanna earn on that trip, or the ability to serve up what interesting experiences you might wanna use your honors points for. And so that Wonder Lust is enabled by both the simplifying the basics and really making it straightforward so we're always reliable and friendly to our guests. And then it also supercharging that, that sort of wonder lust that makes you wanna explore the planet.Ilyse: (03:37)How does like data then come into play from your loyalty program to tailor your marketing efforts and create those very unique experiences?Mark: (03:46)Data plays a critical role in everything we do for our customers. Whether that is for our less frequent travelers, trying to better get them the right content on initial stay. Like lots of people travel very infrequently and when they do, it's the trip of a lifetime. So we wanna make sure we use contextual clues from the data, where they came from, what they're engaging with to serve up the right hotel, the right products, the right experiences for that trip. Our Hilton honors members, our best customers who we know extremely well, we can be even more personalized. We can serve up the dream destinations they most want to go to. When you're looking at our website, you're seeing the kind of rooms you typically book, you know, 'cause we know you so well giving you add-on abilities. Things that we know you always add onto your trip are even easier at the fingertips.Mark: (04:24)So that, that's one aspect of it. Second aspect of it is product innovation. You know, the insights of our customers are telling us where we need to go next. They help us pick the next destinations. You know, we're opening about a hotel a day, they help us build new brands, places where we know our customers are looking for a great product, but maybe we don't have a category. And it becomes our design target, our muse for designing a new brand where we create partnerships, the products that we put in our hotels, the partners we affiliate with to build out that journey. So it's, it's both myopically used to, to give you a personalized experience in the moment itself, but also helping us innovate and build the pipeline of where we go next with who we go next and how we build out the brands.Damian: (05:00)Let's talk a bit about the actual marketing campaigns that you've launched. I know that last year you launched the biggest marketing push in six years. Um, it's the Hilton for the Stay platform. The tagline is, it matters where you stay. And that was a campaign, uh, created by TBWA Jet Day and that features Paris Hilton for the very first time, who's seen giving travel tips. Could you talk a little bit about that campaign and why you launched this big campaign last year? ComingMark: (05:26)Outta the pandemic, it would be really easy to get into that sea of sameness, trpi that was out there. You had this desire to reconnect and of course that was an important message, but every company in travel was gonna say the same thing, is saying the same thing and has done so for, you know, decades that empty, you can picture it, that empty beach with a nobody on the beach chair and the clear blue ocean. You can't tell if it's a credit card, a hotel company, an airline, a travel agency, or anything in between. So we knew there was kinda the sea of sameness. There was a tendency to fall in that trope of re connectivity coming outta the pandemic. So we used that moment, uh, during the pandemic to both double down on our customer relationships, donate a million rooms to frontline medical responders, do all the things you do in that moment, but really look ahead to what the future would be.Mark: (06:04)And what we realized was we had never had a platform to tell our story consistently. And in a sea of sameness of this kind of eat, pray, love wonderlust of travel and people on goji berries and surfboards, that's not my travel experience most of the time. Why were we glorifying the destination but not the thing we provide in this travel experience? The stay itself. And we thought back to our founder, uh, Conrad Hilton over a hundred years ago said it was our job to fill the earth with the light and warmth, the hospitality. So we had this really unique purpose in the world, very different than everyone else, and yet a sea of sameness marketing, uh, environment. And what we realized was we were going from campaign to campaign, getting sick of it before anybody else even saw it, before it even wore in. We needed a platform, we needed our version of what we're gonna stand for.Mark: (06:45)And so as we looked with TBWA, the answer was there all along. It's the stay. It doesn't matter how you travel, it doesn't matter how you live your life. When you come to our hotel and you cross that transom, it just feels different when it's at Hilton and at the heart of every great trip is a great stay. And so the stay became that, that that glue. We then look for stories you could tell on top of it. Uh, it matters where you stay as our first campaign to tell that story. Bringing other influencers and creators in to help tell their authentic story. And who more authentic than the great-granddaughter of the founder of our company, Paris Hilton, who has lived her life literally in our hotels, you know, born and raised in in many of our hotels, traveled the world. So we try to find a lot of different ways in to tell that story all connected back to these 22 brands, how they're all part of Hilton and how ultimately were for this day,Damian: (07:27)How significant was it? Was the fact that you launched this across many different channels?Mark: (07:32)I mean, fir look, first of all, we wanna be where our customers are. I mean that, that's ultimately drives this conversation. And, and you know, just using linear as an example, you know, your go-to oftentimes as a classically trained marketer is to to be on tv. And of course we need to be there. There's some reach and frequency in the saliency that comes with that. But the reality is increasingly our customers are engaging with brands differently. Uh, and whether that's on social media or their favorite creators, our ability to give up control a bit, which is hard as a brand owner, right? As as a brand leader. And you realize very quickly we actually don't own the brand that customers do. Their perception becomes reality. Their reality becomes the brand. So we better meet them where they are. Podcasting and audio is a huge trend coming particularly accelerated outta the pandemic.Mark: (08:09)Uh, social media obviously has been, you know, a rocket ship. Uh, your ability to even functionally serve up search results. SEO is being generated by your ability to be indexable on, you know, YouTube and, and TikTok and other places. So it's, it's a no brainer to be with the customers are. And and what's amazing to me about marketing this great discipline we all get to do is that the fundamentals are the same, right? We're still telling great stories like we're doing for hundreds of years that is just so authentically human, but how we get to do it is rapidly changing it faster than any time in history. And so that's why we went omnichannel duringDamian: (08:40)The pandemic of, of course people stopped traveling, they had to, and we saw a big surge of travel after that based on that wonderlust, that desire to get out of the house. According to the US Travel Association, total travel spending this year is still going up 4% over last year, year over year. Is that your perception? Is that your understanding travel demand is still very strong?Mark: (09:01)Yeah, look, coming, coming outta the crisis, I mean every single year of the last three years has been stronger than the previous. Uh, the reality is there's so much pent up demand and one or lost. I, I think there were some mechanic things like people had record levels of savings. But more importantly we had this golden age of travel going into the pandemic, you know, record levels of middle class all across the world, getting to experience travel for the first time that pause, but it didn't break during the pandemic. There was a very explainable reason, the pandemic to stop doing that. But the demand was still there. The desire was still there. And then it got accelerated when people realized how fragile freedom is, right? That at the end of the day, at any given time, your bucket list comes to a screeching halt. So why is it a bucket list?Mark: (09:37)Why is it not a tomorrow list? Why is it not a today list? Let's go out and do it. And then you started to see flexibility of working, right? This idea that I had to be on this calendar schedule where my kids had to get to back to school at a certain time or I needed back in the office, that dynamic changed as well. And so you have record amount of demand, you had a very acute moment where we all realized, my goodness, the thing I love to do could go away at any time. And then life became more flexible. It has led to record levels of travel all across the world. And our hotels are certainly seeing record levels of customers engaging with us.Ilyse: (10:07)So Hilton has a diverse portfolio, brands 22 to be precise. How does the marketing strategy then differ across these brands to cater to those like various travel segments?Mark: (10:19)It's a great question. Look, each brand has a design target, a ause that we use to design that and, and s sort an archetype that we're really focusing on. We build out that prototype of what it's gonna look like, feel like what brands are gonna appear in the hotel itself, what's the color palette, the look and feel, the logo, all those things that you'd expect us to do. And each brand has to win its category, right? All of 'em have, you know, great competitors that, that are offering options the same price point. So we gotta be differentiated. What's important for us though is that by Hilton or the name Hilton in the brand, which is in all 22 brands, is not a holding company. We're not a, we're not a sort of CPG company that just happens to own these brands and lets 'em all pure play, compete.Mark: (10:55)They all have a purposeful role in the journey. And so you may be at a Hilton resort, you know, having a great trip in Aruba and then suddenly you're at your kid's soccer game or you know, football match at a Hampton Inn somewhere in the world or you know, that you need to be in and then a Walter for story for your honeymoon. So you're transversing those brands by Hilton has to mean something by Hilton has to also be the connective tissue. And so it's this fun challenging balance of having 22 brands each with their own personality that commands premiums in their category, while also reminding customers that it matters that these are by Hilton and that you'll get the benefits of Hilton Honors and all the things we innovate and drive. Uh, along the journey.Ilyse: (11:30)Hilton recently conducted research into how different generations travel. What were like, the major takeaways from the research, for instance is like one generation travel more than the other.Mark: (11:41)You know, some trends you see are about where you are in your lifecycle, right? Obviously the older you get the the more you typically have more disposable income and time just definitionally. When you're younger, you're often in the early stage of your career, maybe your family's younger. So there, there's those dynamics. But we do look at each generation to see what's pervasive and what's what's there. The first was the focus on wellness. People are looking particularly for restorative sleep. Uh, when you looked at I think the lowest end of the, of the spectrum, you know, 55% of Gen Z were saying that's the primary purpose of their trip. All they up to 70% of, uh, boomers and and Gen X were saying the primary purpose of the trip was restorative sleep, right? So we take that responsibility very, very seriously that you need to be rested and relaxed when you come to our hotel.Mark: (12:20)Second trend we saw was a seamless digital experience, right? This ability to dream shop book, experience the entire, stay digitally and personalize that journey for you. And so as you look at our innovation agenda, whether that's putting your mind at ease when you book that, you've got a confirmed connecting room, whether that's knowing you can message the front desk, you know, how many times, uh, I know for me I'm in the room and I don't really wanna go back to the front desk. I don't really wanna call and bother them, but I could use more towels or I could use, uh, a beverage after the, the bars maybe close for the night to build a message to the front desk and have 'em respond back. That's pretty powerful. So how do we digitally engage with our customers all generations? You know, it may start with younger travelers, but I'm telling you that the boomers are just the same in terms of wanting the ease and access of a seamless digital booking experience and engaging experience.Mark: (13:01)The third is, uh, local experiences. So people go somewhere to do something typically. And so they want our hotels to help 'em connect with the neighborhoods. Where's the offbeat path? Yes, you'll see the big museum or the big, you know, sculpture in town or whatever it may be. But tell me what locals do. Where do they eat? Where do I go around here? And maybe some of that's in the hotel. Maybe we have a great, you know, Michelin star restaurant in the hotel and we can get you a reservation that you can otherwise have. So a third trend we saw was connecting with the local experience and not wanting a cookie cutter trip. Even. You know, you want a reliable hotel. And the last, and I mentioned this earlier, the dynamic of business travel has changed wildly. You know, as I think about my career and a lot of our consumers say the same thing, it was an interruption in your life.Mark: (13:41)It was, you know, I had my life at home and then I go do business travel and that's gonna stop my momentum at home. The flexibility we now all have to be virtual for an extra week. It allows us to extend a business trip into a personal trip. The ability to have your kids join you on the weekend. Suddenly now you can use that momentum of a business trip to be the catalyst for bringing your whole family along. 'cause the kids can miss a day of school or take a zoom class instead of having to be back in class. And so that journey has been blended. And so when we look at the trends across all generations, that ability to make it digitally and seamless for them is really important. The ability to be locally connected, that ability to ultimately blend the work in business, travel, uh, business and and leisure at the very top of it, the whole thing. Make sure that when you leave that hotel, you feel rested and restored. Whether that's mind, body or soul.Damian: (14:22)And in terms of your marketing calendar, your marketing cadence, you talk about all these many different streams you're looking at, how do you think about the rollout of campaigns?Mark: (14:31)A lot of markets have a natural pacing to them. There are, you know, there's golden week in China twice a year, right there, there's things that you lean into because that is a natural catalyst. We, despite all the flexibility I talked about earlier, we still in the US have big summer breaks. That's a big time to send people, you know, on holiday. But also watching customer cues, right? We were able to, a lot of the, the channels we talked about earlier are pool channels, not push channels. So as customers are engaging on video, on demand and they're watching programming about travel destinations or food destinations, let's, let's plug into that moment. Let's activate and trigger. We're watching social media all the time for moments to intercept. You know, we've got examples where there was a home sharing customer whose dad thought they booked a house for four.Mark: (15:08)It was a shed that was big enough for one person. They had two dogs and four kids. And it was crazy. We texted them and said, you know, we message 'em on Twitter and TikTok and got ahold of 'em and said, come to our hotel. Uh, we had one the other day who texted her at home sharing host and said, uh, we're at a toilet paper. Where do I find more? And they said, the supermarket. And we said, well that's crazy. Our hotel has come to our hotel, right? So you find these little human moments along the way. And so it takes the pressure outta marketing to some degree 'cause the customers are telling you when they want to hear about you. And we've got ready to go stories. The last example I would give is cultural tent poles. So we've got a long standing partnership with the Grammys.Mark: (15:43)Uh, we have a long history music. Uh, John Lennon wrote, imagine in the New York Hilton on a piece of stationary, had the bed in for peace at the Hilton in Amsterdam. Elvis did residencies. Freddie Mercury wrote a crazy little thing called Love in the Bathtub at the Hilton Frankert. Yeah. And so we belong in music, right? So Grammys becomes a big tent pole to tell our story. Formula one with McLaren and Lando Norris, uh, on a McLaren F one racing team. The big moment in the Vegas race will tell that story. So there, there are these moments where you can lean into culture, where the stay is really at the heart of what's possible and that just becomes an authentic way to connect with our customers.Damian: (16:14)I wanna ask you about sustainability and eco-conscious travel, which should become increasingly important. Can you talk about how Hilton incorporates those concepts and those initiatives into its marketing efforts to resonate with environmentally conscious travelers? ThisMark: (16:27)Is very top of mind. We have a huge responsibility. We have over a million and you know, almost a million and a half rooms across the world. And the decisions we make can make or break products for distribution. And so one of the things we did on the product side is we moved to bulk amenities. This idea that you're not gonna have those tiny little bottles that get thrown out every stay. We've got refillable bottles that are safe and secure and sealed and everything else, but the real driver was environmental impact, right? We, we are big enough that our ability to use reusable bottles for water, the ability to use refillable bottles in the, in the bath amenities, that has a huge impact on our supply chain. And so first and foremost is that second we have the ability for companies that are keeping track of their impact.Mark: (17:02)Or, you know, even for conscious consumers, we're tracking all the energy uses at our hotels and we're giving recommendations to the hotels how to save energy based on consumer behaviors. We're able to turn down the thermostats when the guests leave the room. We're able to do the things that actually make a difference. On the marketing side, it, it's kind of a funny scenario. And that customers care more than ever, as as they should. They'll tell you in a focus group, they'll pay a premium or they want to hear about they, they really don't. They, they want to have a great trip, but they wanna know underneath that great trip, you're doing the right thing. And so we're not necessarily gonna always put it front and center and say, this is an eco-conscious trip, but we better have the proof points for you that you'll know that the trip you're having that not paying a premium, but paying what you already pay includes Hilton's commitment to doing that.Mark: (17:41)So that's really important. And on the marketing side, look, we have to look at sustainable sourcing of things. We have to look at who our supply chain is with what are we buying and who are we buying it from. We built these rooms, these hotel rooms on golf courses, uh, for, you know, big golf activations and they're fun and they're great for three days. We've donated a couple of those to local schools to use as play facilities, right? So are you thinking through the entire journey and then the tricky part to your question coming back to that is just how much do customers really want to hear that story versus just know intuitively and instinctively that your brand stands for it and it's committed and the dollars they're spending are being reinvested in their communities and being reinvested for the environmental impact.Ilyse: (18:17)What emerging trends or channels do you see as having the most significant impact on Hilton's marketing strategy in 2024?Mark: (18:26)I look back to where we are today versus when I studied marketing, uh, you know, a number of years ago in school, too many years ago in school. And, you know, the channels we're using most today didn't even exist. Literally did not exist. Social media was not even really a thing. Uh, and suddenly here it is our number one channel for a number of ways to connect with customers. And so we will rejoice in the fact that marketing is job is always and will continue to be great storytelling. And that's not going anywhere. That is the heart of what we do. What will change and continue to accelerate for us is how we do that more on social, right? More on streaming and video on demand. You know, as you start to pivot from, I think this year was the first year that consumers officially watch more video not on linear TV than than on linear tv.Mark: (19:04)That trend will continue and so we'll need to meet them where they are on streaming and video on demand and YouTube and other platforms. You'll see us show up in TikTok and Instagram and show up on the platforms where we can tell authentic, credible stories. I think the more fun part for us is giving away the keys to the castle a bit, right? So we're gonna be doing more with creators and letting them tell their authentic story about a Hilton's day. And while you might not always have all the brand controls you have, the authenticity outweighs the impact of losing a little bit of your ability to control for every sentence and every, you know, color that they use in in their work. And then lastly, we'll look for ways to activate, um, at big cultural tent pole moments, showing up in an activational way with experiential marketing to let customers truly experience what our brand stands for in the moments that matter most to them, reminding them that it matters where you stay and that Hilton is for this day.Damian: (19:51)That's it for this edition of the current podcast. We'll be back next week. So stay tuned.Ilyse: (19:56)The current podcast is produced by Wonder Media Network. Our theme is by love and caliber. The current team includes Chris Leyer and Cat fei.Damian: (20:05)And remember, youMark: (20:07)Realize very quickly we actually don't own the brand that customers do. Their perception becomes reality. Their reality becomes the brand. So we better meet them where they are.Damian: (20:15)I'm Damien andIlyse: (20:16)I'm AiseDamian: (20:17)And we'll see you next time.

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In 1919, Conrad Hilton was on his way to buy a bank in Cisco, TX. When the price was raised at the last moment, Hilton left the deal on the table, quickly pivoted, and purchased the 40-room Mobley Hotel located in the same town. This decision would forever change the world of hospitality.  It wasn't until 1925 that the first hotel bearing the name Hilton was opened in downtown Dallas, TX, targeting business travelers while also offering downtown shoppers a place to stay. This was the first newly constructed hotel for the brand, with exciting amenities such as elevators and laundry chutes. Forward-thinking design helped combat the heat of the hot Dallas sun; no guest rooms were built on the western-facing side of the building. Innovation, embracing new technologies, and a passion for delivering exceptional stays to guests continue to fuel the purpose and vision of today's Hilton. Its award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program leads the industry in creating seamless digital experiences while rewarding members early with valuable points earning and redemption opportunities. Mark Johnson, CEO of Loyalty360, spoke with Brad Anderson, Vice President of Hilton Honors Program Strategy at Hilton, about the program's built-in customization and flexibility, technology enhancements to ensure guest experiences are valuable, and collecting customer feedback on active products.  

Hilton, founded in 1919 by visionary Conrad Hilton, is an iconic brand recognized worldwide. From its humble beginnings in Cisco, TX, the brand's innovative leadership, dedicated team members, devotion to delivering the best possible stay for guests, and drive to create extraordinary customer experiences have gone on to change the world of hospitality.  That passion remains part of the global hospitality company's practice today and is reflected in the brand's values: Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and Now — operating with a sense of urgency. In other words, Hilton. Beyond its award-winning Hilton Honors customer loyalty program, the brand continues to explore opportunities to understand and celebrate its members and guests through special experiences and unique benefits. Mark Johnson, CEO of Loyalty360, spoke with Jenn Chick, Senior Vice President & Global Head, Hilton Honors & Customer Engagement, about the upcoming National Woman Road Warrior Day, how the company leverages women in leadership, and how Hilton makes it easier to bring families along on the journey — even when traveling for business.  Read the full interview on Loyalty360 here: https://loyalty360.org/content-gallery/in-depth-exclusives/celebrating-women-who-travel-a-q-a-with-hilton-s-jenn-chick-about-national-woman-road-warrior-day-a

Hey there, points people! Today, I'm talking to Ariana Arghandewal from @pointchaser Ariana Arghandewal is a rewards travel expert and founder of Pointchaser, an award-winning points and miles blog. She has been writing about all things points and miles for over a decade. In addition to her blog, she has served as an editor for travel and personal finance publications such as FlyerTalk, NerdWallet, The Points Guy and USA Today. Her work has also been featured in CNN, CNBC, Business Insider, Forbes Advisor and Fodor's Travel. In this episode, Ariana and I talk about her favorite points earning strategies and underrated loyalty programs, including Hilton Honors. We also touch on the importance of finding value in mid to lower-tier hotels and the flexibility of using points for breakfast vs. cash, and more! Ariana and I discuss the benefits of being a Hilton Diamond member, including the ability to earn points easily and receive upgrades. If this sounds interesting to you, consider the Hilton Surpass American Express Card. Remember, if you decide to apply for the Hilton Surpass American Express Card or any other card, never apply directly through Google – always use a friend or creator's referral link. If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you're not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at geobreezetravel.com/consultations ! And we have the links to the Hilton Surpass American Express Card and the free consultation form for you in the show notes as well. And now, on with the show! ➤ Check out the Hilton Surpass American Express Card HERE ➤ Want to learn how to earn more points without needing to open up more credit cards? Check out my free webinar “You Don't Need 20 Cards” HERE == ➤ You can find Ariana on her Website | Twitter | Instagram ➤ You can find Julia through her ⁠Free Course⁠ (includes hotel upgrade email template) | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Credit Card Links⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ ➤ ⁠Sign up⁠ for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls! ➤ Ask me a question or request a free award search tutorial ⁠HERE⁠! Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as milevalue .com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress .com to learn more.

Show SummaryOn this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Lori Adams, the Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange Senior Advisor with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs. About Today's Guest Lori Adams is NASWA's Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange (NLx) Senior Advisor. Her duties include coordinating activities of the NASWA Veterans Affairs Committee, working with state veteran representatives as well as US Department of Labor Veterans Employment & Training Service (USDOL VETS), planning the agency's annual Veterans' conference, promoting awareness of the National Labor Exchange, and managing NASWA's partnerships with Hilton Honors and Grow with Google. She joined NASWA in 2015 after 26 years with Iowa Workforce Development, where she was a case manager, Regional Manager, Bureau Chief and Division Administrator/Workforce Services. As Division Administrator, she was responsible for program and service oversight at all of the state's American Job Centers. Lori has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University, and is a Certified Public Manager. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeNASWA Web SiteU.S. National Labor ExchangePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is PsychArmor course, Using The National Labor Exchange To Find Veterans To Hire. In this course, employers will learn how to utilize the national labor exchange to amplify their online recruiting strategy, gain access to special talent pipelines, and how to utilize other trusted partners to reach the maximum number of job seekers.  You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Using-the-National-Labor-Exchange-to-Find-Veterans-to-Hire This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

POST OF THE WEEK (from the group)Christie Berkseth-Rojas - London, Paris, KLM Business Class, Lounges, and incredible experience for her mom, husband, daughter. Very first points booking! Do you remember your first points booking?NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSMarriott Online Transfer toolCiti AA Personal Card 75kANA cuts fuel surcharges by 40%-(Angie not familiar with ANA, Joe?)Wyndham Vacation Rental Condos in the US Bookable for Just 7,500 Points Per Night25% Transfer Bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue and 30% Transfer Bonus When Transferring American Express Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors through May 15WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? Hilton business card bonus postedSchwab Plat final charge pending so waiting for those points to postJust approved for Marriott Boundless card-wanting the extra 15 EQN nights plus hope to product change to the Ritz card next year. Closing an Amex personal Platinum this month so using up remaining credits (Saks and airline) Joe - no new cards from last week, but did a one and done day of Chase Ink Cash arrival, and am still working on wife's Minimum Spending Requirement, but will knock that out soon with some upcoming expenses. Looking to get Amex Business Gold nextTRIP UPDATES? Switzerland dead, lots of short trips for meetups and P2 meetings, no biggies until Bali in September (but seriously-who does Africa and Bali in the same year?!!?)Working on a family trip to the beach, Cleveland Meetup, trip to visit brother, trip with P2, and 6 weeks away from CroatiaHIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) Status Matching Angie - AeroplanJoe - CasinosSpirit Status Match (BEFORE IT'S GONE) - Notice: The Free Spirit® Status Match offer will end on Sunday 23 April at 11:59pm PST.WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOWPortals - which ones do we use and why?Stacking: what it is, websites to use (cashbackmonitor.com, United Mileage Plus X, Rakuten, Simply Miles).Where To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 92,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Richard is on the first week of his Hawaii trip and we're getting a quick recap. We're also pretty excited about an offer from Hyatt to earn double elite night credits (and maybe even triple) through the end of the year. Ed had a problem with Hilton's connecting rooms benefit and is currently missing 48,000 Hilton Honors points. Peter King, the popular sports writer, decided to fly into JFK at night and got stuck in the tarmac gridlock.  Happens to the best of us! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!