https://roomandrate.com/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-home.svg https://roomandrate.com/news/ihg-vignette-collection-expands/2026-08-18https://roomandrate.com/share-ihg-vignette-collection-expands.svgIHG's Vignette Collection Expands with The Hari HotelsThe 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.svgEarn Virgin Points at Your Favourite Restaurants with SquareMealDiscover 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.svgRegent Seven Seas Cruise Partnership with Global Hotel Alliance ExplainedLuxury 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.svgIHG x Revolut Debit Cardholders Can Earn 20% Bonus Converting RevPoints to AviosFor 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 UK... https://roomandrate.com/news/british-airways-my-flightpath/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-british-airways-my-flightpath.svgBritish Airways 'My Flightpath' Still Accessible, Despite New WebsiteThe '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.svgRevolut to Open First Branded Lounge in Copenhagen; Aer Lingus Expands Starlink; Qatar Airways...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.svgAer Lingus Business Class Avios Availability: A Grim Reality CheckA 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.svgCheapest Ways to Buy Avios PointsAvios 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 Balance... https://roomandrate.com/news/ba-aberdeen-lounge-delayed-3cf06f/2026-08-17https://roomandrate.com/share-ba-aberdeen-lounge-delayed-3cf06f.svgBA Aberdeen Lounge Delayed Further, Hyatt Regency Coming to BerlinBritish 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.svgHot Topic Discussions in the Head for Points ForumThe 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.svgBusiness Travel News RoundupCatch 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.svgHotel Loyalty Programme Updates and Travel NewsCatch 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.svgDakota Manchester Airport Hotel ReviewThe 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.svgHotel Loyalty Schemes and Payment Cards Under Discussion on Head for Points ForumThe 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.svgUnited Airlines Offers Status Match for UK Residents with One Return FlightUnited 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.svgThe Wolseley Hotels to Launch with Rebrand of New York's The ChatwalMinor 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.svgEarn 1,000 Avios on Your Next Hilton Hotel StayHilton 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.svgAccor Rolls Out Double Points for Raffles Luxury Stays Through 2026All 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/time-sensitive-offers-hotel-c5ee1a/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-time-sensitive-offers-hotel-c5ee1a.svgTime-Sensitive Offers for Hotel Loyalty Programs and Credit CardsSeveral hotel loyalty programs and credit cards are offering limited-time promotions and increased sign-up bonuses, which are set to expire soon. (Source: Head for Points) https://roomandrate.com/news/hotel-palais-de-la-6bff21/2026-08-16https://roomandrate.com/share-hotel-palais-de-la-6bff21.svgHotel Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice Reopens After RefurbishmentThe 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/loyalty-status/2026-08-18 https://roomandrate.com/about/ https://roomandrate.com/sources-and-methods/ https://roomandrate.com/corrections/