Episode notes
In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we sit down with Elizabeth Von Tersch from U.S. News & World Report to dive into the brand-new 2024 Best Hotel Rewards Program Rankings. We talk through what surprised us, what didn’t, and what travelers like us can actually take away from the data.
Elizabeth explains why Choice Hotels jumped from #4 to #1, what makes Wyndham stand out (including their all-inclusive options you can book with points!), and why our beloved Hyatt didn’t take the top spot despite being first in our hearts. We dig into fixed award charts versus dynamic pricing, what’s happening with Citi ThankYou Rewards and Capital One transfers, and why keeping a diversified points portfolio matters now more than ever.
Of course, the conversation wanders into cruises ...
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