Hyatt revealed their annual hotel category changes yesterday This is the list of hotels that are moving up or down within the World of Hyatt program’s award chart categories. There are no changes to the actual categories or published points requirements – those all remain the same. The annual changes will take effect on Tuesday […]
Category: Loyalty Programs
Scene+ will launch at IGA, Sobeys and other stores in Quebec & New Brunswick on March 23
On March 23 the Scene+ program will finish their nationwide roll out at Empire Company Limited stores such as IGA and Sobeys. Stores in the provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec will switch from AIR MILES to Scene+ as will the only hold out in the west, Thrifty Foods. This will mark the completion of […]
Aeroplan improves conversion rates to Starbucks but it’s no match for the coffee chain’s recent devaluation
Air Canada Aeroplan has adjusted the redemption rates and options for converting Aeroplan points to Starbucks Stars. This takes a little bit of heat off the recent devaluation in the Starbucks Rewards program but in the end it still represents an overall lower value for your Aeroplan Points when converting to Stars. Prior to this […]
Earn extra CT Money + perks with Triangle Rewards’ new Triangle Select
Triangle Rewards, the loyalty program for Canadian Tire, Sport Chek and several other stores has introduced a new subscription based option called Triangle Select. Taking a page from PC Optimum who have their PC Optimum Insiders pay for play option (which by the way is closed to new subscriptions) the new Triangle Select provides boosted […]
You can now transfer points between Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards
In 2022 Choice Hotels completed the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas however for the most part they have been run separately including their respective loyalty programs. The first step to further integration of the brand took place this week as Choice hotels announced members will now be able to transfer points between Choice Privileges and […]
Changes coming to VIA Rail’s Preference program
VIA Rail will be making changes to their Preference program that will take effect on March 25, 2023. The program will offer expanded points earning opportunities, it will be moving away from a set reward chart to dynamic reward pricing, and they will start charging taxes & fees on reward tickets. Points Earning The rates […]
Porter Airlines revamps the VIPorter loyalty program
Porter Airlines has announced a redesign to their VIPorter frequent flyer program to coincide with the launch of their new jets and new routes. The program sees expanded membership levels and extra benefits for those members who achieve status. And speaking of achieving status, you only need $2,000 of qualifying spend to reach the first […]