Travel Loyalty News

Read Skift’s in-depth coverage of the world of travel loyalty. Discover the latest news about airline loyalty programs, hotel loyalty programs, points strategies, and other programs that vie for repeat consumer business.

Daily Lodging Report

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy Launches

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, the brand created by MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, is now accepting reservations for 16 hotel and resort destinations on Marriott's website and app. 

Hotels

Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live

Marriott's strategic move not only aims to boost hotel revenue but also provides travelers with loyalty redemption opportunities for MGM Resorts entertainment.

Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live

Hotels

Hilton Adds ‘Glamping’ Via Loyalty Licensing Deal With AutoCamp

‘Glamping’ is gaining respectability.

Hilton Adds ‘Glamping’ Via Loyalty Licensing Deal With AutoCamp

Hotels

Marriott Bonvoy Adds 200 Millionth Member as Hotel Loyalty Race Heats Up

Marriott Bonvoy signed up the 200 millionth member as the loyalty program aims to retain its title as the world's largest – Hilton Honors is hot on its tail.

Marriott Bonvoy Adds 200 Millionth Member as Hotel Loyalty Race Heats Up

Hotels

Marriott and Hilton: 12 Takeaways From Their Annual Reports

A dozen things jumped out at Skift when looking at Marriott and Hilton's annual financial filings. Points range from the performance of their loyalty programs to how they're taking market share.

Marriott and Hilton: 12 Takeaways From Their Annual Reports

Online Travel

The Expedia Makeover Under CEO Peter Kern

A lot of behind-the-scenes work has taken place at Expedia Group under CEO Peter Kern over the past four years. Were the moves successful? That will depend on CEO-in-waiting Ariane Gorin.

The Expedia Makeover Under CEO Peter Kern

Startups

Travel Startups Raised Nearly $500 Million This Week

They say that startup funding is tight right now, but these big fundraises show that some money is still flowing.

Travel Startups Raised Nearly $500 Million This Week

Hotels

Expedia CEO to Hotel Owners: Stamp Out Rogue Wholesale Rates

Hotels aren't doing enough to keep their wholesale rates off of smaller retail travel sites. That is damaging to Expedia's effort to gather the best prices online.

Expedia CEO to Hotel Owners: Stamp Out Rogue Wholesale Rates

Daily Lodging Report

Hilton Launches Hilton for Business

Hilton debuted Hilton for Business, a new, digital-forward travel program empowering professionals running small- and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management while enhancing rewards and discounts for their loyalty.

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Online Travel

Building Better Travel Loyalty Programs With Insights From Amazon and Expedia Group’s One Key Program

As brand loyalty and consumer retention become increasingly important business metrics, travel brands should consider new and innovative ways to reach and engage consumers.

Building Better Travel Loyalty Programs With Insights From Amazon and Expedia Group’s One Key Program