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Almost all major\u00a0hotel chains own\u00a0a lucrative loyalty program that allow guests to\u00a0enjoy exclusive\u00a0perks at check in,\u00a0earn hotel points (redeemable for discounted or \u00a0free future stays), or earn airline miles\u00a0(redeemable for free flights or upgrades). Everybody should participate in these programs as they can save you tons of money as well as offer you tons of other perks.<\/p>\n

Deciding which hotel loyalty program is right for you will depend on 4 factors : (1) the number\u00a0of hotels owned by the chain (as the larger chains offer more options to earn and redeem points); (2) the benefits that are most important to you; (3) the countries where you travels take you to (as some chains are better represented in certain countries as compared to others); and (4) the type of hotel you want to stay at (ranging from budget to ultraluxurious).<\/p>\n

The high-end luxury hotel chains are rather reluctant to the idea of a loyalty program, with only very few of them offering one. I\u00a0hereby present\u00a0you an\u00a0overview of the major\u00a0hotel loyalty programs and what they offer (with pros and cons). Most of them are included in my top 10 list of world’s best hotel loyalty programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n