Jun
10
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Sneaky Major Hilton Devaluation?
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Lufthansa Says Points to Miles Transfers May Be Illegal, Shuts Them Down
Jun
07
2019
If Germany’s Payment Services Supervision Act applies to ‘buying’ Lufthansa’s miles using points in another program, then they aren’t currently in compliance with the Act, in part because ‘e-payments’ are now regulated as traditional payment services. That means registration, government supervision, and “strong customer authentication” among other requirements.
Miami Airport Restaurants Can Now Require Tipping
Jun
06
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Hilton’s CEO Doesn’t Tip Hotel Housekeepers, and That’s Probably a Good Thing
Jun
04
2019
Hilton Hotels CEO Christopher Nassetta told Andrew Ross Sorkin during a panel for the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference that he does not tip hotel housekeepers. He said “I typically do not leave a tip.”
The truth is that tipping is a terrible way to pay housekeepers. And the more guests tip, the less hotels have to pay to attract workers.
Now Earn Hilton, Delta, and JetBlue Points – and Credit Card Rewards – When You Ride Lyft
May
14
2019
Hilton and Lyft have launched a new partnership. Just link your Hilton and Lyft accounts and earn 3 points per dollar on Lyft rides and 2 points per dollar on Lyft shared rides. This appears to stack with earning Delta miles and JetBlue points for Lyft rides, with credit card rewards earning, and with free ride credits earned paying with a World Elite Mastercard. Together that makes riding Lyft lucrative.
Marriott Got Bonvoyed By Hilton and New British Airways First Class Review
May
12
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Hilton Will Give You 90 Days Free Gold or Diamond Status (Keep It Easily Through March 2021)
May
08
2019
Have an important stay coming up where elite status — club lounge access or breakfast, a room upgrade — would be nice? Hilton will give you free 90 days of status if you have elite status with any chain.
Hilton’s New Double Points Promo Starts May 6th With a Kicker
Apr
26
2019
Hilton’s current promotion, great for short stays ends May 5. Not missing a beat their new promotion runs May 6 – September 8. Hilton is continuing the theme of their most common bonus, double points, but they aren’t interested in bonusing only occasional guests. They’re only offering double points starting with your second stay during the promotion period.
Doubling down, as it were, on the focus on bonusing the most frequent guests they’re adding a component to double points…
Hilton is Going to Keep and Recycle Your Used Bathroom Soap Bars
Mar
19
2019
Hilton is going to give your used bar of soap to someone else in the form of ‘recycled’ soap for charity.
Hilton CEO: Marriott’s Flubbed Loyalty Efforts are Bringing Him Customers – But He’s Likely Wrong
Feb
14
2019
ilton’s CEO suggests that Marriott’s troubles have been Hilton’s gain.
Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta said on the company’s earnings call on Wednesday that the Honors program added 14 million new members last year, a 20% increase to a total of 85 million. He attributes that to guests shifting from Marriott. But that’s not at all suggestive of what he thinks it is.
