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Sandals and Beaches Launch New Island Insiders Club Loyalty Program
Sandals and Beaches Resorts will replace Sandals Select Rewards with Island Insiders Club, adding more flexible benefits, events and member recognition.
World of Hyatt Turns Tennis Access Into Member Experiences
World of Hyatt is using The Player’s Box podcast to create member-only tennis experiences at major tournament moments in Paris, London and New York.
JetBlue and United Add Shared Loyalty Perks as Blue Sky Partnership Expands
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
JetBlue and United have expanded their Blue Sky partnership with reciprocal loyalty benefits, giving eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members more perks across both networks.
Red Roof Helps Travelers Find Their Routes This Summer with New Deals to Make Road Trips More Affordable
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Red Roof launches its “Finding Your Routes” summer campaign with discounts and double loyalty points for road trip travelers.
Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld, Expanding Hawaii’s Global Reach
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Hawaiian Airlines has officially joined the Oneworld alliance, giving travelers broader loyalty benefits and linking Hawaii more deeply with major global airline networks.
Alaska Airlines Returns to Coachella and Stagecoach as Festival Travel Becomes Part of the Brand
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Alaska Airlines is returning as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach, using the festivals to turn air travel into part of the entertainment experience. The move reflects how airlines increasingly market not just routes and seats, but cultural relevance and destination access.
Silversea Adds New Perks to Venetian Society Loyalty Program
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
Silversea is broadening its Venetian Society program with more ways to earn loyalty credit and new reward thresholds. The changes widen benefits for land stays, solo travelers, and higher-tier members.
The (Grand) Mother Road Trip: Wyndham Will Pay You $20K to Live It Up Exploring Route 66 with Your Grandma This Summer
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 5 mins read
Wyndham launches a $20K Route 66 road trip campaign, inviting one grandparent–grandchild duo to document a cross-country journey.
Hilton and Yotel Signal a Shift Toward Platform-Driven Hotel Growth
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hilton’s partnership with Yotel highlights a growing shift toward platform-style expansion, where global hotel groups scale through partnerships rather than ownership.
JetBlue and United Expand Blue Sky Partnership With Cross-Network Bookings
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
JetBlue and United enter a new phase of their Blue Sky partnership, allowing customers to book flights across both networks using cash, points, or miles directly on either airline’s platform.
Accor Launches ALL Accor App Experience Inside ChatGPT
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Accor becomes one of the first global hotel groups to integrate its booking and loyalty ecosystem directly into ChatGPT, reshaping how travelers discover and book hotels.
Royal Caribbean Group Confirms Launch Date for New Flexible Loyalty Points Program
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed the launch date for Points Choice, a new flexible loyalty program allowing cruisers to allocate earned points across its three cruise brands.
Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Could Bring AI Checkout to Travel Bookings
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is built to help AI agents complete purchases inside conversations – a model that could translate naturally to complex travel bookings.
American Airlines Ends Mileage Earning on Basic Economy Fares
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
American Airlines will no longer allow passengers flying on Basic Economy tickets to earn miles or loyalty points, marking a major shift in its frequent flyer strategy.