Author Archives for "Craig Sowerby".
Even though IHG Rewards Club doesn’t offer a traditional award chart (or a full list of hotels in each “category”), every IHG hotel does offer a fixed year-round price when spending… Continue Reading
Choosing to be loyal to one or more hotel chains involves as much art as science. The right choice for any reader is also heavily dependent on individual travel patterns, preferences, budget, etc. But… Continue Reading
It looks like somebody has made it into Groupon’s office between Christmas and New Year’s, as another Iberia Plus offer has been launched. The price per Avios is the same as usual: 2,000 Avios… Continue Reading
World of Hyatt has announced some changes that will be implemented on 1 January, 2019. The changes appear to be an attempt to smooth out the benefits members can receive during the year. Currently the… Continue Reading
Skyteam is often considered to be the least attractive airline alliance, with members such as: Aeroflot, Air France, Delta, Alitalia, Garuda Indonesia, etc. But occasionally it is necessary to fly on… Continue Reading
Hilton Honors has announced details of its 2019 winter promotion – called Points Unlimited – that will run from 4 January – 5 May, 2019. Here’s what it will look like: Registered… Continue Reading
Less than two weeks ago, I wrote about the standard Groupon offer. Remarkably, yet another Groupon offer has gone live in the run-up to Christmas. The price per Avios is the same as usual: 2,000 Avios… Continue Reading
I sometimes find it hard to understand the loyalty strategy of the InterContinental Hotels Group, the UK plc that owns chains such as Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and… yes… Intercontinental… Continue Reading
The merger of Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest has been challenging to say the least. But one of the positive elements – at least for bloggers or luxury hotel aficionados – has… Continue Reading
Lounge access is one of the most important features of elite status with British Airways Executive Club. For short-haul Economy class travellers, lounge access is a major differentiator between British… Continue Reading
