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 .....

16 Sep 202416 September 2024 by Rob Burgess

News in brief: Win a stay at the Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard, London The Hong Kong Tourism Board in the UK is running a competition with the Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard. Whilst Hong Kong travel .....

News in brief: Win a stay at the Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard, London The Hong Kong Tourism Board in the UK .....

24 Dec 202124 December 2021 by Rob Burgess

This article looks at The American Express Rewards Credit Card. This is a little known member of the Amex family which, in one scenario, can prove incredibly useful. One of the downsides of cancelling .....

This article looks at The American Express Rewards Credit Card. This is a little known member of the Amex .....

24 Jun 202524 June 2025 by Rob Burgess • 38 comments

Whilst citizenM hotels don’t offer a loyalty programme or miles in any airline scheme, they are popular with our readers due to their mix of low price and modern design. We’ve been able to .....

Whilst citizenM hotels don’t offer a loyalty programme or miles in any airline scheme, they are popular .....

25 Jun 202425 June 2024 by Rob Burgess

Can you spend your Avios points on flights on Royal Jordanian? In this article I want to look at how you can use your Avios to fly with partner airlines like Royal Jordanian. I have done this .....

Can you spend your Avios points on flights on Royal Jordanian? In this article I want to look at how you can .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

Can you spend your Avios points on flights on Japan Airlines? In this article I want to look at how you can use your Avios to fly with partner airline Japan Airlines. The good news is that you are not .....

Can you spend your Avios points on flights on Japan Airlines? In this article I want to look at how you can .....

1 Feb 20241 February 2024 by Rob Burgess

Last July MGM Resorts International and Marriott International announced the launch of ‘MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy’. It covers 16 US hotels, mainly in Las Vegas, with a slightly .....

Last July MGM Resorts International and Marriott International announced the launch of ‘MGM Collection .....

11 Mar 202411 March 2024 by Rob Burgess • 10 comments

Between 6th and 13th October, Marriott Bonvoy has brought back ‘Week of Wonders’, a series of special offers and promotions. I wanted to run through three of the deals today that will .....

Between 6th and 13th October, Marriott Bonvoy has brought back ‘Week of Wonders’, a series of .....

9 Oct 20229 October 2022 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

News in brief: DoubleTree Newbury North hotel leaving Hilton Hilton is losing another UK hotel with the departure of DoubleTree Newbury North. The hotel will be leaving the brand on 28th February. .....

News in brief: DoubleTree Newbury North hotel leaving Hilton Hilton is losing another UK hotel with the .....

11 Feb 202511 February 2025 by Rob Burgess • 13 comments

Last month Rhys flew out to Los Angeles to take a look at the brand new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Situated in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, it is the first entirely new Clubhouse to open .....

Last month Rhys flew out to Los Angeles to take a look at the brand new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Situated in .....

6 May 20256 May 2025 by Rob Burgess • 23 comments

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit card news, hints and tips. If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up to this free .....

Welcome to the Head for Points weekly newsletter, full of the latest Avios, travel loyalty and travel credit .....

5 Apr 20255 April 2025 by Rob Burgess

Qatar Airways has launched an exclusive sale for Privilege Club members with discounts of up to 20% off the base fare (excluding taxes and charges) on selected routes. Until 7th July, you can save on .....

Qatar Airways has launched an exclusive sale for Privilege Club members with discounts of up to 20% off the .....

27 Jun 202227 June 2022 by Rob Burgess

In March 2023, Virgin Atlantic devalued First Class reward flights on ANA with no notice. Last week, Virgin Atlantic devalued Business Class reward flights on ANA with no notice. You may see a pattern .....

In March 2023, Virgin Atlantic devalued First Class reward flights on ANA with no notice. Last week, Virgin .....

3 Jun 20243 June 2024 by Rob Burgess • 52 comments

Emirates has released the final batch of Arsenal football tickets for 2022/23 for Emirates Skywards members who have miles to redeem.  You can also use American Express Membership Rewards points .....

Emirates has released the final batch of Arsenal football tickets for 2022/23 for Emirates Skywards members .....

4 Jan 20234 January 2023 by Rob Burgess • 24 comments