Using the MGM Mastercard to Earn Gold and Platinum Status
Following changes in status matching, MGM exiting its partnership with Hyatt, and the lack of status challenges or matches, status with MGM has been more difficult to attain. However, the often overlooked MGM Mastercard offers a promising, guaranteed path to earned status year after year. Although the MGM Mastercard lacks a large signup bonus or […]
I’m a Travel Loyalty Program Free Agent!
Why don’t I show loyalty to one airline program? Why do I remain a travel loyalty program free agent? Umm because—I don’t have much money but I still want to go places.
Vegas News | Cosmopolitan On The Market, Caesars May Be and A Drew Delayed
When I was thinking of a fun way to summarize the Vegas News this week a lyric from the band Thursday came to mind. “It starts and stops and starts and stops again” is basically how the casino industry has been operating for the past few weeks…actually years. Have a look.
Vegas News | Short, Sweet, Chock Full of Info
We haven’t missed a Vegas News post since TravelZork first launched the weekly Vegas News feature. To keep the streak going, this will be a shorter version than usual due to some kind of parasite that seems to be fighting to get out of my body.
Marc’s ZorkFest 2017 Wrap Up
Last year, Michael told me about an idea to have a conference that would discuss maximizing travel miles and points and casino rewards. Ya know, bringing TravelZork dot com to life. What a great concept. The idea went dark for awhile and popped up just a few months ago. ZorkFest 2017 was ready to go!
Status Opportunity at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City
The Golden Nugget Atlantic City is currently offering a three month tier match if you show an elite status card from another local casino. If you renew tier within that 3 months, you can do so at 25% of the tier credits normally required.
Las Vegas Players Club Going Cardless
Station Casinos recently revealed that they will roll the system out two more properties by the end of the year. They will continue to install Cardless Connect in even more casinos next year. Station Casinos hasn’t revealed which casinos will receive the new mobile loyalty system yet.
Las Vegas Casino Players Clubs Changing How They Reward Customers
Las Vegas casino players clubs are tightening the purse strings on how they reward customers. Before you get fired up just understand that this isn’t new. The casino operators are just discussing this publicly.
Up to 45,000 Free Marriott Rewards Points Annually Through Social Media
Marriott Rewards is offering its members an opportunity to earn up to a maximum of 45,000 free points per calendar year by using social media — and although point bonuses have already been offered since the launch of the initiative, that is only the beginning.
TravelZork Podcast | Hotel Upgrades – Ask and You Shall Receive
Today we talk about one of my favourite topics, hotel room upgrades. Sometimes all you have to do is ask. Want to find out how to get that hotel room upgrade? Listen!
Caesars Looks Outside Of Casinos For Revenue
Most casino operators in Las Vegas prefer to have a revenue split close to MGM than Caesars. In fact, Caesars wants to have a revenue split closer to MGM Resorts. The two casino operators have different approaches to their companies. MGM Resorts is expanding with new casinos and a massive profit growth plan. Meanwhile, Caesars Entertainment is looking elsewhere to generate revenue.
June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | FoundersCard Apply Now! | + Lots of new benefits
June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | LIMITED TIME OFFER | Waiver of Initiation Fee until 30th June 2017 – Join the membership program with numerous travel and lifestyle benefits.
My Borgata Rewards Black Label to Borgata Mlife Gold (Tier Transition)
TravelZork has just heard from a reliable source, that players will have 16 MONTHS to renew their Mlife tier status once the transition of My Borgata Rewards to the MGM Mlife Casino Loyalty Program is completed on June 7, 2017.
How Loyal Is Your Travel Loyalty Plan?
I’m a big fan of loyalty programs. I generally belong to just about any that will have me, whether it’s a frequent flyer scheme or a punch card at a local sandwich shop. There is, however, one thing about loyalty programs that tends to aggravate me: Their name.
World of Hyatt Globalist | CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status
One of my favorite conversations is sweet spots in loyalty programs. Be it casino, hotel or airline programs it is always fun to imagine how one can reach top tier elite status with the least amount of spend. I was actually discussing CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status with my buddy John the other day, as it references to Hyatt Globalist status. Globalist (formerly Hyatt Diamond) is now the top published tier for Hyatt loyalty.
FoundersCard Apply Now! | Great Time to Apply! + Lots of new benefits
Save $95! APPLY BEFORE 30th June! June 2017 FoundersCard Promotion | FoundersCard Apply Now! | + Lots of new benefits Save $95! APPLY BEFORE 30th June 2017 ! See June 2017 Promo! It’s rumoured again. Back in October, we were advised that a price increase was coming to the program, but the exact date was […]
FoundersCard – Is This Deal Going Away in November?
The FoundersCard, an excellent program with a unique blend of airline, hotel, business and lifestyle benefits, has a deal that is rumored to be going away at the end of October.
Hotel Review | Deluxe Room At The Linq Hotel
Deluxe Room At Linq Las Vegas Hotel Even though I live in Las Vegas now I still take my annual winter vacation on the Vegas Strip. This vacation usually means minimal work and lots of fun. This vacation was once again a success. The original plans for this vacation had half of the group staying at […]
How Millennials Are Changing Hotels and Loyalty in Las Vegas
…Continuing a look at millennials in Las Vegas (Part 1: A Look At Millennials In Las Vegas) Hotel Experience The best and worst thing about millennial travelers is that they want a unique hotel experience. It’s great because this will help mold the next generation of experiences at hotel properties. It’s bad because hotels will tinker […]