https://roomandrate.com/2026-08-21https://roomandrate.com/share-home.svg https://roomandrate.com/news/hilton-explora-journeys-partnership/2026-08-21https://roomandrate.com/share-hilton-explora-journeys-partnership.svgA pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a clear blue sky above.Hilton Honors has partnered with luxury cruise line Explora Journeys to offer exclusive benefits to its loyalty members, including savings, points redemption, and elite status perks. https://roomandrate.com/news/travelodge-ceo-steps-down/2026-08-21https://roomandrate.com/share-travelodge-ceo-steps-down.svgA woman standing at a hotel reception desk, wearing a tan hat and coat, with a black purse over...Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell has exited the company following criticism over the handling of a sexual assault case, highlighting security concerns in the hotel industry (Source: Skift) https://roomandrate.com/news/rethinking-hotel-success-metrics/2026-08-21https://roomandrate.com/share-rethinking-hotel-success-metrics.svgA hotel room with a bed, nightstand, desk, chair, and curtains.Hotel industry experts question the effectiveness of net unit growth as a key performance indicator (Source: Skift) https://roomandrate.com/news/hilton-updates-best-rate/2026-08-21https://roomandrate.com/share-hilton-updates-best-rate.svgA poolside area with white lounge chairs, palm trees, and a swimming pool.Hilton has made significant changes to its Best Rate Guarantee program, effective August 20, 2026, including new requirements for booking and claiming a lower rate (Source: LoyaltyLobby) https://roomandrate.com/news/us-airport-lounge-satisfaction/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-us-airport-lounge-satisfaction.svgA beach resort with a large hotel, multiple pools, and a beach, situated on a peninsula...American Express Centurion and Capital One lounges tied for first spot in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Airport Lounge Satisfaction Study, while Chase Sapphire Lounge came third (Source: LoyaltyLobby) https://roomandrate.com/news/competing-strategies-tour-industry/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-competing-strategies-tour-industry.svgMagic hour image of a broken neon sign.Lindblad, Intrepid, and Travelopia are implementing different strategies to expand their presence in the tour industry (Source: Skift) https://roomandrate.com/news/hidden-fee-driving-american/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-hidden-fee-driving-american.svgThe top corner of a hotel building with the word "HOTEL" in white letters on the roof.A little-known fee is generating huge revenues for airlines and hotels in the US, with significant implications for the travel industry (Source: Skift) https://roomandrate.com/news/finnair-plus-offers-double/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-finnair-plus-offers-double.svgA large pool with a thatched-roof bar and lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a blue sky.Finnair has launched a promotion offering double Avios and Tier Points on select routes for travel between August 18, 2026, and March 31, 2027, for bookings made between August 18 and 27, 2026. https://roomandrate.com/news/gatwick-airport-offers-discounts/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-gatwick-airport-offers-discounts.svgA large hotel building situated on a beach, with a pier extending into the water and a city...Gatwick Airport's myGatwick program offers various discounts to registered users, including parking and fast track services. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/hotels-resorts/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-hotels-resorts.svgThis aerial photograph shows a resort with a pool, beach, and buildings.The latest news and discussions from the Head for Points forums, covering frequent flyer programs, payment cards, and hotel loyalty schemes. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-news-exclusive-golf/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-news-exclusive-golf.svgA large, multi-story hotel with a circular driveway and a blue pool in the center.American Express offers exclusive golf access to St Andrews, easyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford Airport, and Regent Porto Montenegro leaves IHG One Rewards to join One&Only's Rare Finds Resorts. https://roomandrate.com/news/gha-discovery-status-match/2026-08-20https://roomandrate.com/share-gha-discovery-status-match.svgStunning aerial shot of a luxury resort in Bali, surrounded by lush greenery and ocean view.Global Hotel Alliance's loyalty scheme, GHA DISCOVERY, is offering a status match to its top-tier Titanium status, including for those with a Visa or Mastercard travel rewards credit card. https://roomandrate.com/news/flying-blue-introduces-redemption/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-flying-blue-introduces-redemption.svgA large, multi-story building with a pool and lounge chairs in front of it, surrounded by lush...Flying Blue is restructuring its award redemption system with new 'Light' fares that exclude benefits like lounge access and refunds, while introducing 'Standard' and 'Flex' options at higher... https://roomandrate.com/news/lufthansa-miles-partners-booking/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-lufthansa-miles-partners-booking.svgA large building with a fountain in front of it, set against a purple sky.Lufthansa's Miles & More program now allows redemptions at Booking.com, offering flexibility for small balances but poor value. Meanwhile, a brief Avios-Radisson Rewards transfer partnership has... https://roomandrate.com/news/hsbc-premier-offers-free/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-hsbc-premier-offers-free.svgA waiter is taking an order from a group of four people seated at a table in a restaurant or bar.HSBC Premier customers can claim a free bottle of Perrier-Jouet champagne at select Gordon Ramsay restaurants with a £60 spend. Meanwhile, Tesco Clubcard users can earn a 30% bonus on manual... https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-chains-offering-lifetime/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-chains-offering-lifetime.svgA large hotel situated on the shore of a lake, surrounded by trees and mountains.A look at the hotel chains that offer lifetime status, including the requirements and benefits for Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, and Marriott Bonvoy. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/emirates-lounge-london-stansted/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-emirates-lounge-london-stansted.svgTwo women in matching uniforms are seen making a bed in a bedroom.The Emirates Lounge at London Stansted Airport offers a peaceful and comfortable experience for business and first class passengers, with a wide range of amenities and high-quality food and drink... https://roomandrate.com/news/ihg-revolut-debit-cards/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-ihg-revolut-debit-cards.svgA woman wearing a hat and a face mask, standing behind a counter and handing a card to another...The IHG x Revolut debit cards offer various benefits, including annual spend bonuses, to cardholders. The IHG x Revolut Elite Debit Card offers more benefits than the IHG x Revolut Essential Debit... https://roomandrate.com/news/cathay-pacific-offers-rare/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-cathay-pacific-offers-rare.svgA serene poolside setting with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a body of water in the background.Cathay Pacific has released business class deals to Japan and Hong Kong, while Preferred Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Revolut to make its loyalty program accessible to UK residents. https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-loyalty-schemes-payment/2026-08-19https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-loyalty-schemes-payment.svgThe top of a building with the word "HOTEL" in large letters, set against a blue sky.The Head for Points forum has seen a surge in discussions around hotel loyalty schemes and payment cards, with various topics and threads attracting significant attention from users. https://roomandrate.com/news/business-class-avios-seats/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-business-class-avios-seats.svgA beach with a row of brown umbrellas, a row of white buildings with green roofs, and a mountain...British Airways is launching flights from Heathrow to Melbourne via Kuala Lumpur on January 9, 2027, with a four-class Boeing 787-9 aircraft offering First Class and Club World business class... https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-loyalty-schemes-look/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-loyalty-schemes-look.svgA large white castle-like building with multiple towers and spires, featuring red, blue, and...The Head for Points forums have seen a surge in activity, with discussions ranging from hotel loyalty schemes to flight changes and cancellations. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/free-prosecco-stansted-priority/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-free-prosecco-stansted-priority.svgA large pool at night, surrounded by palm trees and a building with lit windows.Priority Pass has launched a new restaurant deal at London Stansted airport, offering £18 credit towards drinks or food at the Bottega Prosecco Bar & Caffe. However, this deal is not available to... https://roomandrate.com/news/emirates-unveils-lounge-manchester/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-emirates-unveils-lounge-manchester.svgA large white castle-like building with multiple towers and spires, featuring red, blue, and...Emirates has opened a new dedicated lounge at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2, featuring a refined design with luxurious materials and the airline's signature Ghaf Tree motif. The lounge is part... https://roomandrate.com/news/ihg-vignette-collection-expands/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-ihg-vignette-collection-expands.svgA large pool with a white building and trees in the background.The Hari Hotels joins IHG's Vignette Collection, bringing luxury and boutique properties under IHG's system. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/earn-virgin-points-your/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-earn-virgin-points-your.svgA hotel with a restaurant and outdoor seating area, featuring palm trees and a grassy lawn.Discover how to earn Virgin Points at your favourite restaurants with SquareMeal, a restaurant booking service with a partnership with Virgin Red. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/regent-seven-seas-cruise/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-regent-seven-seas-cruise.svgA large, multi-story building with many windows and balconies, situated on the shore of a body...Luxury cruise company Regent Seven Seas has partnered with Global Hotel Alliance, offering loyalty scheme members a lucrative deal. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/ihg-revolut-debit-cardholders/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-ihg-revolut-debit-cardholders.svgA serene outdoor setting featuring a pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and lush greenery.For a limited time, IHG x Revolut debit cardholders can earn a 20% bonus when converting RevPoints to Avios. This offer is available until August 30th and applies to Revolut accounts based in the... https://roomandrate.com/news/british-airways-my-flightpath/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-british-airways-my-flightpath.svgA close-up of a laptop screen displaying the British Airways website, with the 'My Flightpath'...The 'My Flightpath' feature, which provides a one-screen summary of every flight credited to The British Airways Club, is still available on the British Airways website, albeit with a special link. https://roomandrate.com/news/revolut-open-first-branded/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-revolut-open-first-branded.svgA close-up of a worn, leather-bound hotel key card lying on a worn, wooden tray table in a dimly...Revolut will launch its inaugural branded airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027, operating alongside Plaza Premium Group. Aer Lingus says its entire long-haul fleet will be equipped with... https://roomandrate.com/news/aer-lingus-business-class/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-aer-lingus-business-class.svgA close-up of a hotel key card lying on a plain, unbranded tray table, partially eclipsed by the...A recent update to the Avios reward seat search tool has shed light on the availability of business class seats on Aer Lingus flights. The results are not encouraging, with limited options for... https://roomandrate.com/news/cheapest-ways-buy-avios/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-cheapest-ways-buy-avios.svgA close-up of a person's hands holding a hotel loyalty card and a credit card, with a laptop...Avios points can be purchased through various methods, with some options offering lower prices than others. In this article, we explore the cheapest ways to buy Avios points, including Avios... https://roomandrate.com/news/ba-aberdeen-lounge-delayed-3cf06f/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-ba-aberdeen-lounge-delayed-3cf06f.svgA rooftop pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a city...British Airways' lounge in Aberdeen is facing another delay in its reopening, while the Hyatt Regency brand is set to arrive in Berlin next year. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/hot-topic-discussions-head-ab562f/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-hot-topic-discussions-head-ab562f.svgA person lying in bed with their feet up, looking out of a large window at a palm tree and a...The Head for Points forum is a hub for discussions on various topics related to frequent flyer programs, payment cards, and hotel loyalty schemes. The forum has seen a surge in activity with many... https://roomandrate.com/news/business-travel-news-roundup-5aa2bf/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-business-travel-news-roundup-5aa2bf.svgA man sitting in a chair, working on a laptop computer in a hotel room.Catch up on the latest news and updates from the UK business travel and travel loyalty scene. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-loyalty-programme-updates-ea60cb/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-loyalty-programme-updates-ea60cb.svgA hotel sign with the word "HOTEL" in red letters, set against a blue sky and framed by green...Catch up on the latest news and updates from the world of hotel loyalty programmes and travel. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/dakota-manchester-airport-hotel-6c160e/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-dakota-manchester-airport-hotel-6c160e.svgA large hotel with a pool and palm trees.The Dakota Manchester Airport hotel is a £55 million development located on the northern fringe of the airport, offering a unique and luxurious experience for travelers. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-loyalty-schemes-payment-2c4e55/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-loyalty-schemes-payment-2c4e55.svgA woman sitting on the edge of a pool, working on a laptop.The Head for Points forum is active with discussions on various hotel loyalty schemes and payment cards. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/united-airlines-offers-status-d54907/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-united-airlines-offers-status-d54907.svgA family of six is standing in a swimming pool, with a large white building and palm trees...United Airlines has launched a status match for UK residents, offering a chance to earn up to Star Alliance Gold status with one return flight. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/wolseley-hotels-launch-rebrand-e3c776/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-wolseley-hotels-launch-rebrand-e3c776.svgA hotel building with a sign reading "HOTEL" in red letters, featuring multiple windows and...Minor Hotels has announced the first site for its new The Wolseley hotel brand, taking over The Chatwal hotel in New York and rebranding it as The Wolseley Hotel New York. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/earn-avios-your-next-9f6843/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-earn-avios-your-next-9f6843.svgA beachfront hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a road leading to the ocean.Hilton Honors has partnered with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to offer 1,000 Avios points on top of usual Hilton Honors points for stays at any Hilton hotel. The offer is open to all Hilton brands... https://roomandrate.com/news/accor-rolls-out-double-01585c/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-accor-rolls-out-double-01585c.svgA serene poolside scene with a large pool, lounge chairs, and a building in the background.All Accor members can earn twice the usual base points on bookings at any Raffles hotel, provided they register before reserving and complete stays by the end of 2026. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-palais-de-la-6bff21/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-palais-de-la-6bff21.svgA large resort complex situated on the coast, featuring multiple buildings, roads, and a beach.The Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice has reopened after a full refurbishment, offering guests a modern and luxurious experience. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/time-sensitive-offers-hotel-c5ee1a/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-time-sensitive-offers-hotel-c5ee1a.svgA hotel sign with the word "HOTEL" in neon blue letters, set against a cloudy sky at sunset.Several hotel loyalty programs and credit cards are offering limited-time promotions and increased sign-up bonuses, which are set to expire soon. 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