Rewards Canada Daily Update: July 20, 2012

News, Tips & Tricks

Today I enjoyed having lunch with Brenda and Marshall from the WestJet Rewards
team. We got to discuss the evolution of their program and how it has changed
in the last 8-10 months and where it is heading. I can tell you this, their excitement
behind the program is amazing which I believe will translate into further growth
and improvement of the program. The addition of their first fully integrated
FFP partner for earning (American Airlines) took some time for proper integration but that should now help
ease the addition of other partners. I would imagine it won’t
be too long before we see more airlines come in and even see other travel partners
(ie hotel, car rentals) in the mix for places to earn WestJet dollars. If you
have any questions or comments about the program feel free to leave it below
in the comments section. As always keep an eye on this space as I will keep
you up to date on any changes, news, etc. on the WestJet program.

In terms of bonus offers, Accor Hotels continues its push in the North American
market with a third bonus offer promotion for stays in the U.S. and Canada.
This time it is for Sofitel properties while the others were for Novotel and
Novotel/Sofitel. Check out our Accor page for
details on all the promos.

Bonus Offers

Accor Hotels Le Club

– Triple Le Club Accorhotels Points plus your 4th night free at Sofitel
Properties in the U.S. and Canada. More… Until
Aug 31, 12

Air China Phoenix Miles

– Double Phoenix Miles Kilometers for stays at any Starwood Hotels Worldwide.
Plus the first 200 new registerants will earn additional 750 Phoenix Miles Kilometers.
More… Register by Dec 31, 12 for stays
until Jan 31, 13

Air France KLM Flying Blue

– Double Flying Blue Miles for Air France flights between Brussels and Nantes,
Bordeaux or Lyon. More… Until Aug 31, 12

Iberia Plus

– Double Avios Points for stays at Derby Hotels in Barcelona and London
and Paris. More… Until Sep 30, 12

– Triple Avios Points for stays at Derby Hotels in Madrid, and Paris. More…
Until Sep 30, 12

– Double Avios Points for stays at participating Husa Hotels in Spain. More…
Until Aug 31, 12

– Double Avios Points for stays at Occidental Hotels in Madrid & Santo Domingo.
More… Until Sep 30, 12

– Double Avios Points for stays on Official or Business rates at Paradores.
More… Until Aug 31, 12

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank

– Double Mileage Bank Miles + a free upgrade for stays of 2+ nights at The
Marco Polo Suzhou. More… Aug 1 – Oct
30, 12

Thai Airways Royal Orchid

– Double Royal Orchid miles for Avis rentals of 3 or more days of a Group
C or higher car in Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa. More…
Until Sep 30, 12

– Double Royal Orchid miles and up to 40% off published rates when you stay
at any Anantara hotel or resort Worldwide. More…
Until Oct 31, 12

– Double Royal Orchid miles for stays of 2+ nights at participating Centara
Hotels & Resorst in Thailand. More… Until
Sep 15, 12

– Double Royal Orchid miles for stays of two consecutive nights or more at participating
Dusit Hotels worldwide. More… Until Sep
30, 12

– Double Royal Orchid miles for stays for stays in a Suite on a ‘Suitely Sensational’
rate at over 70 Kempinski Hotels Worldwide. More…
Aug 1 – Sep 15, 12

– Double Royal Orchid Miles when you book the “Linger longer for less” offer
for 2 or more nights at participating Langham Hotels Worldwide. More…
Until Aug 31, 12

– Earn up to Triple Royal Orchid miles when you book online at Delight Rates
or Bed & Breakfast rates for two consecutive nights or more at any participating
Mandarin Oriental hotel worldwide. More…
Until Sep 30, 12

– Earn up to Triple Royal Orchid miles for stays at participating Millennium
and Copthorne Hotels Worldwide. More…
Until Sep 30, 12

– Double Royal Orchid Miless for stays at participating Pullman Hotels in Asia.
More… Until Sep 30, 12

– Earn up to Triple Royal Orchid miles for stays at any participating Shangri-La
hotel, resort, Traders hotel or Kerry hotel Worldwide. More…
Until Sep 30, 12

– Double Royal Orchid miles for stays at the St. Regis Bangkok. More…
Until Sep 30, 12