Book rooms with the same hotel chain, rack up points, earn elite status, and eventually unlock free nights plus a buffet of perks like upgrades and late checkout. Millions of travelers sign up for ...

The world of travel hacking can be daunting. There are so many credit cards and loyalty programs to choose from, and so much to learn about using your points most effectively. All the information ...

No matter where you travel, you have to figure out where you're going to stay. With so many hotel chains available, it's hard to determine which one is best for your needs. Thankfully, most bigger ...

Hotels get people to book travel through their loyalty programs by offering free breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi service and even free stays. But are any of these programs really worth signing up for?

Similar to offerings for leisure travel guests, hotel loyalty programs allow event planners to earn points or miles on meeting and event bookings, which can be redeemed for perks like free nights, ...

The 224-room Hall Park Hotel in Frisco is part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Hall Park. Here, the pool deck on the seventh-level amenity floor is shown. Brandon Wade / Special contributor ...

Travel can be expensive, but those availing themselves of the best loyalty and rewards programs are offered plenty of opportunities to earn free or discounted travel and hotel rooms through everyday ...

Hotel groups have been expanding the reach of their loyalty programs to include a wider base of consumers while trying to maintain their appeal to frequent travelers. It's a tough trick to pull off.

Photo Credit: IPhone apps for OYO, Airbnb Trivago, Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Hotels.com and Hostelworld. Adobe Stock / Koshiro K On the competitive disadvantage front, Dan Wasiolek, senior equity ...

The battle for loyalty is heating up, as major chains roll out new partnerships and membership perks. Meanwhile, smaller ...