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This is our review of the Regent Hong Kong hotel, part of IHG One Rewards. Regent Hong Kong has had a homecoming of sorts. Originally built as a Regent hotel in 1980, it was rebranded in 2001 as .....
This is our review of the Regent Hong Kong hotel, part of IHG One Rewards. Regent Hong Kong has had a .....
9 Feb 20259 February 2025 • 72 comments
In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to focus. The .....
In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty scheme. This article .....
9 Feb 20259 February 2025 • 12 comments
This is part of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered over two articles on different days. One will list the basic facts of the scheme – basically .....
This is part of our overview series of the main hotel loyalty schemes. Each scheme will be covered over two .....
8 Feb 20258 February 2025 • 12 comments
Just after New Year I ran an article discussing AwardWallet, which is the only miles and points tool that I use every day – and have done for a number of years. AwardWallet allows you to store .....
Just after New Year I ran an article discussing AwardWallet, which is the only miles and points tool that I .....
7 Feb 20257 February 2025 • 28 comments
At some point this year, British Airways will unveil a new ‘Global Lounge Concept’ that will introduce a brand new look. Miami and Dubai will be the first to get it. In the meantime, BA .....
At some point this year, British Airways will unveil a new ‘Global Lounge Concept’ that will .....
5 Feb 20255 February 2025 • 28 comments
What can you do with American Express Membership Rewards points? Who are the best UK Membership Rewards partners? Today I wanted to do one of our occasional ‘first principles’ articles .....
What can you do with American Express Membership Rewards points? Who are the best UK Membership Rewards .....
7 Feb 20257 February 2025 • 19 comments
How can you earn Avios points for free? It’s certainly an attractive idea – picking up free Avios which you can use for flights, hotels or car hire, or even wine! However, don’t be .....
How can you earn Avios points for free? It’s certainly an attractive idea – picking up free Avios .....
15 Feb 202515 February 2025 • 44 comments
News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside its sister company Budget) has launched a new promotion. This is the most generous Avis .....
News in brief: Earn triple Avios with Avis Avis, the exclusive British Airways car rental partner (alongside .....
4 Feb 20254 February 2025 • 35 comments
What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? It is likely that, at some point, you will need to buy Avios in order to make a redemption booking. It is rarely great value but if you are just .....
What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? It is likely that, at some point, you will need to buy Avios .....
25 Feb 202525 February 2025 • 32 comments
This article looks at whether it is worth using your Avios to book a hotel room. I generally try to stay away from the eternal question of ‘What is an Avios worth?’. At the end of the day, .....
This article looks at whether it is worth using your Avios to book a hotel room. I generally try to stay away .....
14 Feb 202514 February 2025 • 14 comments
The ability to upgrade a British Airways cash flight is very attractive for some people, including business travellers who want to beat their corporate travel policy and those who don’t collect .....
The ability to upgrade a British Airways cash flight is very attractive for some people, including business .....
4 Feb 20254 February 2025 • 34 comments
Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in this article can also be found on our ‘Hotel Offers’ page which contains .....
Welcome to our regular round-up of the best hotel promotions currently running. All of the information in .....
5 Feb 20255 February 2025 • 4 comments
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well as the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team. If you are not a .....
Welcome to The Travel Brief, your weekly trade round-up of UK business travel and travel loyalty news as well .....
3 Feb 20253 February 2025
Two weekends ago, 500,000 Avios were stolen from my British Airways Executive Club account. I woke up on Sunday morning to an email from British Airways telling me that ‘Activity has taken place .....
Two weekends ago, 500,000 Avios were stolen from my British Airways Executive Club account. I woke up on .....
10 Feb 202510 February 2025 • 285 comments
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