144. Inside Rove: The Loyalty Program Reshaping Points & Miles

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Dec 1, 2025

Carissa Rawson, Director of Travel and Marketing at Rove, shares her journey from military service to points-and-miles expertise. She reveals how Rove's loyalty platform unlocks earning potential without needing credit cards, appealing to both newbies and veterans. Carissa highlights impressive multipliers on hotel stays and the seamless integration with existing rewards programs. Discover how to maximize RoveMiles through dynamic redemptions and a diverse shopping portal, plus insider tips to avoid common pitfalls—all while Rove ensures miles won’t expire!

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INSIGHT

Transferable Points Without A Card

RoveMiles is a transferable currency you can earn without a credit card by booking travel or using the shopping portal.
This design lets users stack Rove earnings with existing credit cards for double or triple rewards.

ADVICE

Book Hotels On Rove First

Use Rove for hotel bookings to earn much higher multipliers than typical OTAs and still transfer out to partner programs.
Prioritize Rove searches first since loyalty-eligible rates can preserve hotel elite credits while adding Rove miles.

ANECDOTE

Maldives Stay Turned Into Extra Nights

Carissa found a Maldives three-night overwater villa for $1,500 that earned a huge multiplier and covered extra nights via RoveMiles.
That booking eliminated blackout hunting and effectively stretched cash into award nights instantly.

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There's a new player in the rewards space, and it's changing what's possible for earning points even if you never open another credit card.

In this episode, I'm joined by Carissa Rawson, Director of Travel and Marketing for Rove, a fast-growing loyalty platform that combines a travel booking portal with an online shopping portal so you can earn transferable miles on hotel stays, flights, and everyday purchases.

Whether you're new to points or you've been in the hobby for years, Rove offers earning opportunities that can work for everyone. Carissa and I talk about how the platform works, how you can use the miles you earn, and why Rove can stack with the cards and programs you already use. We also get into some of the most eye-catching multipliers currently available—like hotel bookings offering 25x, 40x, or even 55x miles.

You'll hear how loyalty-eligible hotel rates work, how Rove handles posting timelines for both travel and shopping, and what to expect from their customer support. We also cover Rove's transfer partners, including newly added and exclusive options, and how members can redeem miles for flights or hotels. Tune in to hear the most common mistakes new users make, upcoming features on the horizon, and special bonuses available for listeners. *****

Special bonus for PMTFC podcast listeners! New to Rove? Sign up now and receive 1,500 Rove miles automatically at www.rovemiles.com/pmtfc

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