Hilton Adds 10 UK Spark Hotels, Hyatt Enters UK
Hilton expands its UK budget Spark brand with 10 new hotels, while Hyatt's JdV collection arrives in the UK with a property in Oxfordshire.
Hilton is expanding its budget Spark brand across the UK with 10 new hotel signings. Separately, Hyatt's JdV by Hyatt collection has entered the UK market for the first time with a signing in Oxfordshire.
Hilton's Budget Expansion
The 10 new Spark hotels represent a significant expansion for Hilton's affordable brand in the UK. The source, Head for Points, did not provide specific locations for these new signings. The Spark brand is positioned as a budget-friendly option within the Hilton portfolio, appealing to cost-conscious travelers while still offering Hilton Honors loyalty benefits.
New Lifestyle and Luxury Properties
In other development news, JdV by Hyatt has signed a property in Oxfordshire. JdV properties are described as a collection of independent hotels offering personalized service.
Meanwhile, Marriott has opened Hyde & Seek, a new design-led hotel near London's Hyde Park. The property operates under Marriott's Tribute Portfolio brand. No opening date or specific rate information was provided in the source material.
Loyalty Programme Updates and Offers
The newsletter also highlighted several time-sensitive loyalty promotions from major hotel chains. IHG One Rewards, in partnership with Revolut, was offering a 15% saving on hotel redemptions, although that offer was set to end on the day of publication, September 21st.
Hilton launched a new bonus points promotion for stays between October and December, requiring members to register in advance. The source did not specify the bonus multiplier or other terms.
For credit card-linked earnings, a significant offer was highlighted for the British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card. The sign-up bonus was doubled to 60,000 Avios, requiring £6,000 of spending within three months. The annual fee of £300 is noted as being refundable on a pro-rata basis if the card is cancelled or downgraded. The offer for the free British Airways American Express card was also doubled to 10,000 Avios for spending £2,000. The source stated, "The rules for the free card are stricter" regarding eligibility for the bonus.
A separate business card offer provided a 40,000 Avios bonus on the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Card, available to sole traders even if they hold a personal British Airways American Express card.
Other loyalty news included Qatar Airways easing its rules on using Avios points for other people and Emirates Skywards offering double miles on new flight bookings. The newsletter concluded by directing readers to a separate summary of the best hotel bonus points offers for September from the major chains.
