Shangri-La free points and new transfer partner
Continuing the Smart Traveller topic, they have recently added Shangri-La as a new transfer partner, with a conversion rate of 1,300 Smart Traveller points to 200...
11 August 2026
Category: Hotel Groups
Instant (and free) GHA Gold status
Today, let’s go through a new update from Plaza Premium’s Smart Traveller programme. Smart Traveller is the loyalty programme of Plaza Premium Group. You can earn...
11 August 2026
My review of voco the Clifton Folkestone
This summer in the UK has been particularly ridiculous. Since the end of June we’ve had one heatwave after another, and I even had the misfortune...
7 August 2026
Targeted: IHG double elite qualifying nights
IHG has brought back its targeted double elite qualifying nights offer: Unfortunately I’m ineligible. That said, IHG has been really generous with night credits this year:...
4 August 2026
IHG: half-price points sale, 15% off new hotels
Some IHG news today. Points Sale IHG’s familiar points sale is back once again. Buy at least 40,000 points by 17 August and you’ll receive a...
2 August 2026
Success: Preferred Hotels Titanium status match
When I was complaining about Choice’s latest devaluation not long ago, I mentioned some of the remaining sweet spots in the programme, including Preferred Hotels &...
31 July 2026
GHA promotions: app booking bonus, Pan Pacific D$150
Today, let’s take a look at some of the latest promotions from GHA. First up is a rather long-running App booking promotion, which has once again...
30 July 2026
My review of L’Hermitage Gantois, Lille
Taking advantage of IHG’s triple points promotion, and with a Eurostar flash sale happening at just the right time, I booked myself a weekend getaway to...
20 July 2026
Massive Choice points devaluation in Japan
Have you all managed to register for Marriott’s 5,000-point promotion? I checked out on Friday and the bonus points have already posted to my account. Even...
19 July 2026
Marriott x Emirates offer – 5,000 bonus points for a stay!
A couple of days ago I wrote about Marriott’s new partnership with Japan Airlines, which lets you claim oneworld Ruby status and a handful of lounge...
17 July 2026
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