Hilton's 2026 changes introduce Diamond Reserve and The Honors Society, but Lifetime Diamond members risk being left behind. Here's a roadmap to honor their legacy while driving new revenue.

Hilton Honors has launched its first global promotion for 2026. Register now to earn 2,000 bonus points on every stay—including award stays—completed between January 15 and April 30, 2026.

The promise of Lifetime Status is fading fast. From Hilton's Diamond Reserve rug-pull to the "Premium Club" lounge bait-and-switch, hotel chains have shown us exactly what they think of loyal members. Here's why going free agent might be the smarter play.

IHG is offering a 100% bonus when you buy points directly through your account. This targeted promotion runs until February 5, 2026 and drops the cost to 0.5 cents per point—but only if you buy at least 26,000 points to hit the best pricing tier.

IHG One Rewards has opened bookings for a region-wide Asia Pacific sale offering 25% off stays at select hotels through August 2026. The offer stacks with a separate 2X points promotion for stays completed by March, making this a strong window for maximizing both cash savings and points earn.

Singapore Airlines is offering 30% off KrisFlyer Saver award redemptions for travel in February 2026. Book by January 31st across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class to dozens of destinations.

Marriott Bonvoy is offering double points on meetings, weddings, and group stays of 10+ rooms across the US and Canada. Contracts must be signed by March 31, 2026, with events hosted by December 31, 2028.

Best Western Rewards members can earn triple points at five newly opened hotels in Thailand, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Registration required before your stay, with booking windows running through late February 2026.

Best Western has launched its winter Rewards Rush promotion for Asia, offering members a chance to earn 5,000 bonus points for every 3 qualified nights through February 2026. Stack up to 20,000 points across Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.

Here's a breakdown of all Marriott brands and the number of points and elite night credits you earn.

Booking multiple rooms at Accor hotels? Here's exactly how many rooms earn you points and elite nights, which benefits extend to your second room, and smart strategies for families to maximise rewards across ALL Accor properties.

Ruby Hotels is offering 20% off stays at all 20 of its European properties through January 21, 2026. Stays valid through December 2026. Note: IHG One Rewards integration is still pending.

Marriott Bonvoy is now the Official Accommodation Partner of the International Cricket Council through 2029, covering all ICC Men's events. With 450+ properties in host countries and exclusive experiences planned for 260 million Bonvoy members, cricket fans have a reason to pay attention.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a 100-room Holiday Inn Resort in Lonavala, set to open in 2027. For IHG One Rewards members in Mumbai and Pune, this fills a long-standing gap in one of India's most-visited weekend destinations.

Hilton Honors members dining at participating restaurants across Greater China can save up to 25% off their bill throughout 2026. Gold, Diamond, and Diamond Reserve members get the best discount, while base and Silver members still score a solid 10% off.

ALL Accor is offering Silver members in select MEA and APAC countries a fast track to Gold status. Register by February 28, complete one qualifying stay by April 30, and receive 7 bonus Status Nights—enough to push you into Gold.

JAL's New Year sale cuts award ticket prices across Asia, Hawaii, and Australia. Singapore starts at just 9,100 miles one-way in Economy – book between January 7-16, 2026 for travel through September.

If your employer has a partnership with Hyatt, you might have a shortcut to elite status. World of Hyatt is offering employees of participating companies a 90-day trial of Explorist status — with a realistic path to Globalist if you can complete 20 nights within that window.

The Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card typically offers 3 free nights. Right now, it's 5 — an extra 100,000 points in value. Combined with a new $100 airline credit and the timing advantage for elite status, this is worth a closer look.

IHG One Rewards members can save up to 23% on stays across Europe, India, the Middle East and Africa when booking by January 21, 2026.

Uber, and Rapido riders in India are losing money to two sophisticated scams: drivers using GPS spoofing to inflate fares by 3-4x, and fraudsters using fake UPI apps to steal cash. Here's how both work and how to protect yourself.

Your guide to Hilton Travel Agent rates for personal travel and clients bookings.

Travel hasn't become effortless, but the small persistent frictions we once accepted no longer need to exist. Here are the apps and tools that quietly remove mental load from award travel — from finding sold-out hotel rooms to knowing about delays before the gate agent does.

IHG offers a range of dining rewards to IHG One Rewards members, providing discounts, and the opportunity to earn points at restaurants in their hotels and resorts in several countries worldwide.

Hilton's Go Hilton program offers some crazy discounts for Hilton employees (and other Team Members), as well as their friends and family. It's basically a win-win situation for everyone involved.

January isn't just about recovering from New Year's Eve parties. A strategic move made now can secure elite status that lasts through the end of 2027—here's exactly how to make it happen.

Bangkok Airways' loyalty program FlyerBonus is celebrating 20 years with an aggressive points sale. Members can redeem award flights at just 20% of the usual cost for travel throughout 2026—but the booking window is only 10 days.

Your loyalty programs now talk to each other, turning everyday spending—from ride-shares to coffee runs—into your next free flight or hotel night. Here's your complete checklist to linking accounts for maximum returns.

Emirates is running a Boxing Day promotion for UK travellers, offering double Skywards Miles on flights departing from any of its eight UK gateways. Book between December 26-31, 2025 for travel in Q1 2026.

Taj Hotels is marking the new year with a 26% discount on stays across its entire portfolio—from palaces in Udaipur to safaris in Bandhavgarh. Book by January 31 for stays throughout January 2026.

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) is finally open after years of delays. Here's the Day 1 report, the current soft-launch reality, and the definitive guide on whether you should book BOM or NMI for your next trip.

Accor ALL members with any Mastercard can save 15-20% on stays at Accor's upscale brands throughout Greater China. The offer runs for a full year and covers Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, and more.

ITC's Master Key package bundles your room, all meals, drinks during specific hours, and snacks into one prepaid rate. It's designed for travelers who want to check in and forget about their wallet until checkout.

Marriott Bonvoy members can link accounts with Shinsegae Duty Free before December 31 to receive up to ₩215,000 in shopping vouchers and an instant status match. The partnership also offers ongoing points earning at Korean duty-free locations.

IHG has excellent hotels in India, but their loyalty ecosystem is running on an outdated version. From credit card math to free status giveaways, here's why Indian travelers are choosing Marriott and Accor instead.

The Flipkart x Marriott Bonvoy partnership promises hotel points for your online shopping. But with a laughably low annual cap of just 500 points and transfer ratios that burn value, this might be one of the most underwhelming loyalty launches of the year.

Last Chance: ITC Hotels is offering a straightforward status match to Club ITC Gold for anyone holding Gold tier or higher with any major hotel or airline loyalty program. Valid through December 31, 2025, this promotion gives you mid-tier elite status with one of India's premier luxury hotel chains—at zero cost.

Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 15,000 bonus points on stays of 4 nights or more at participating All-Inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Book by January 9, 2026 for travel between January 17 and April 26, 2026.

The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa is running a tiered bonus points promotion through early February 2026. Depending on your room type, you can earn between 2,000 and 6,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night, plus complimentary access to Doha Sands Beach with round-trip transportation included.

American Express India is temporarily suspending its online travel booking service from January 27, 2026. If you need to book Fine Hotels & Resorts or The Hotel Collection stays, you'll have to call the Platinum Travel Service instead.

Marriott Bonvoy partnered with Air India to surprise Mumbai-bound passengers with personalized gift hampers at the baggage carousel. Each box, tagged with the passenger's seat number, contained festive treats—a charming reminder that loyalty programs can still deliver genuine delight.

Scapia's lifetime-free add-on cards turn ₹10,000 monthly spend into unlimited airport lounge access or ₹1,000 shopping vouchers—per card.

IHG has launched a dining-inclusive package for stays across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East during Ramadan 2026. The "Discover Beyond" rate includes daily Iftar and Suhoor meals with flexible cancellation policies.

Taj Hotels is running a holiday-themed staycation package across 60+ properties in India and Sri Lanka. The offer stacks 20% discounts on meals, spa, and F&B on top of your room rate for stays through March 2026.

The fire at Birch by Romeo Lane is a tragic reminder that tourists often assume open venues are safe. Here's how to run a quick safety audit on your vacation without killing the vibe.

A sophisticated scam is surging in Bangkok where well-dressed couples with children approach tourists, feigning interest in foreign currency. They use sleight of hand or counterfeit USD swaps to steal your money. Here's how to spot it and stay safe.

Marriott has brought its budget-lifestyle Moxy brand to Nepal. The Moxy Kathmandu opens in the upscale Durbarmarg district, offering Bonvoy members a modern, reliable option outside the chaos of Thamel.

Marriott is bundling daily breakfast and dinner for two into room rates at 112 hotels across China. Book by February 15, 2026, for stays through February 28, 2026, using promo code D60.

Get discounts on stay, dining and an elite status with Accor for your next trip to Asia Pacific. Accor Plus is one of the few programs that worth every penny.

Google Pay's new Flex credit card with Axis Bank looks beautiful but delivers a painful 0.2% rewards rate. Here's why this UPI-focused card might actually hurt your financial portfolio.