Hotel rewards programs are free and easy to join, but choosing the right one can make a meaningful difference in how far a traveler's budget stretches. Nearly every major hotel chain offers its own ...

Joining a hotel’s rewards program can feel like being admitted to an exclusive club. By frequently staying at a particular brand’s hotels, you can accrue points that are redeemable for all kinds of ...

Hotel loyalty programs have long promised travelers something alluring. Stay enough nights and eventually the perks will follow. Free stays, upgrades, late checkout, maybe even a lounge with ...

NerdWallet’s travel team evaluated six credit card points programs across several categories to come up with this year’s ...

Best Western Rewards is the loyalty program of worldwide hotel group Best Western Hotels and Resorts. With 4,300 hotels, members can enjoy free nights in more than 100 countries. Free nights begin at ...

Hotel loyalty is evolving from a points program into a personalized, experience-led, AI-powered ecosystem and the brands that embrace this shift will unlock deeper engagement, stronger direct bookings ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff has written about travel, sports & loyalty w/ a focus on Gen Z. Today’s savvy traveler isn’t just counting points—they’re ...