2024 in Review: Points Wins, Mistakes, and 2025 Goals
Jan 1, 2025
Reflecting on a year filled with travel victories, the hosts highlight their favorite trips and the biggest lessons learned from points management mishaps. As they set ambitious goals for 2025, including Hyatt Globalist status and more business class travels, they predict exciting trends like better award pricing and increased trips to Thailand, especially with new seasons of popular shows stirring up interest. Tune in for strategies, resolutions, and a light-hearted take on the ever-growing travel bucket list!
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Unmet Resolution
Travis shared his experience with his 2024 resolution of cutting down on annual fees.
He closed some cards but kept others due to refreshes and new credits.
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Adapt to Family Travel
Adjust your points and miles strategy based on your current travel style.
Bryce adapted his approach to accommodate family travel.
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My10x for Management
Travis transitioned from spreadsheets to My10x for managing points and miles.
This improved visibility and helped him rediscover forgotten miles.
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It's officially 2025, and in this episode Bryce and Travis are sharing their points and miles reflections, accomplishments, and resolutions for the New Year!
Bryce and Travis start by discussing their major highlights from 2024, including some fantastic trips and notable points wins. They also each share their biggest learnings and mistakes over the past year and what they would have done differently.
Looking ahead, Bryce and Travis outline their 2025 points and miles goals, from achieving Hyatt Globalist status to potentially pursuing more business class bookings. They also share predictions for industry trends in 2025, speculating about better award pricing between North America and Europe and increased travel to Thailand with the impending release of White Lotus Season 3.
Start the year off right and tune into this episode packed with valuable lessons and insightful forecasts for what's to come in 2025!
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:55 Housekeeping and Updates 01:36 Reflecting on 2024 Resolutions 04:12 Card Portfolio Adjustments 12:09 Travel Highlights of 2024 15:33 Biggest Mistakes of 2024 20:59 Lessons Learned and 2025 Resolutions 29:43 Unconventional Resolutions and Final Thoughts 35:57 Engage with Us: Share Your Resolutions 36:37 New Card Strategy for 2025 37:28 Travel Habits and Points Strategy 40:54 Upcoming Travel Plans for 2025 41:11 Travis' Travel Plans for 2025 49:11 Bryce's Travel Plans for 2025 55:23 Predictions for Points and Miles in 2025 01:05:33 Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead 01:06:22 Join 10xTravel+ for Exclusive Benefits
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