We have been working with Marriott to bring you details of 10 new Marriott Bonvoy hotels opening in 2024 which would resonate with a UK audience. We ran a similar article last week on new Hilton .....

We have been working with Marriott to bring you details of 10 new Marriott Bonvoy hotels opening in 2024 which .....

3 Jan 20243 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 41 comments

On top of your usual elite status tiers, Marriott Bonvoy offers two additional benefits for people who hit 50 and 75 elite nights in a calendar year. You should be able to select your preferred .....

On top of your usual elite status tiers, Marriott Bonvoy offers two additional benefits for people who hit 50 .....

3 Jan 20243 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 9 comments

After a quiet few years, airlines are making up for lost time by launching new business class seats. 2024 will be an exciting year for travellers as some of the world’s best airlines introduce .....

After a quiet few years, airlines are making up for lost time by launching new business class seats. 2024 will .....

2 Jan 20242 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 69 comments

The Platinum Card from American Express offers an exceptionally high sign-up bonus (50,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert to 50,000 Avios) and offers some great benefits. It also comes with .....

The Platinum Card from American Express offers an exceptionally high sign-up bonus (50,000 Membership Rewards .....

2 Jan 20242 January 2024 by Rob Burgess

I thought it was worth taking another look today at one of the most egregious money-making schemes pursued by British Airways – the refusal to refund seat reservation fees if you cancel your .....

I thought it was worth taking another look today at one of the most egregious money-making schemes pursued by .....

2 Jan 20242 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 125 comments

Back in November 2019 we launched the Head for Points Travel & Loyalty Awards. It was a big success, both in terms of the number of HfP readers who voted and the way that the airline, hotel, .....

Back in November 2019 we launched the Head for Points Travel & Loyalty Awards. It was a big success, both .....

2 Jan 20242 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 2 comments

This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are planning your credit card strategy for 2024, this article will help you decide which cards .....

This is our beginners guide to whether you qualify for an American Express sign-up bonus or not. If you are .....

1 Jan 20241 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 31 comments

We have been working with Hilton to bring you details of 10 new Hilton Honors hotels opening in 2024 which would resonate with a UK audience. We have similar articles for Marriott and Hyatt lined up .....

We have been working with Hilton to bring you details of 10 new Hilton Honors hotels opening in 2024 which .....

1 Jan 20241 January 2024 by Rhys Jones • 36 comments

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? With Hyatt just launching a new British Airways American Express offer of 3,000 Avios for a £300 Hyatt spend at selected hotels, I thought it was worth .....

What is Hyatt Prive and how does it work? With Hyatt just launching a new British Airways American Express .....

1 Jan 20241 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Here is a full list of the articles we published in December 2023.  Click through to read them in full: Marriott and Kempinski gain five key Dubai hotels from Emaar tomorrow The odd story of why .....

Here is a full list of the articles we published in December 2023.  Click through to read them in full: .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by HfP team

The Dubai hotel market will see a big shake-up tomorrow as the management of five properties, including some high profile ones, changes hands. The changes are due to what appears to be a new strategy .....

The Dubai hotel market will see a big shake-up tomorrow as the management of five properties, including some .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 8 comments

Earlier this month it was reported that Kazakhstan national airline Air Astana may float on the London Stock Exchange in 2024. Listing in London would give Air Astana access to a broader investor base .....

Earlier this month it was reported that Kazakhstan national airline Air Astana may float on the London Stock .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 41 comments

This is the second part of the updated article I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero out’ loyalty card accounts which you want to abandon.  You need to remember that .....

This is the second part of the updated article I began yesterday, discussing the best ways to ‘zero .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Hilton has been running another offer of a 100% bonus when you buy points. The Hilton ‘buy points’ page is here.  The offer ends TODAY, 31st December. For me, the maximum purchase is TRIPLED .....

Hilton has been running another offer of a 100% bonus when you buy points. The Hilton ‘buy points’ page is .....

31 Dec 202331 December 2023 by Rob Burgess • 6 comments