Rethinking Your Hotel Loyalty & Elite Status Game with Benjy Harmon
Mar 14, 2024
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Exploring hotel loyalty strategies, including the underrated Hyatt; Maximizing loyalty points for elite status; DFW Capital One Lounge experience; Hidden aviation store at DFW airport; Nostalgia for airline memorabilia and collecting; Comparing Amtrak rewards to Emirates
Reconsider your hotel elite strategy for optimal rewards
Explore unique shopping experiences like the Employee Store at DFW Airport
Deep dives
Exploring Loyalty Programs and Elite Status in the Travel Hobby
The podcast delves into the intricate world of loyalty programs and elite status in the travel industry. It discusses the evolving nature of earning and redeeming rewards across various airline and hotel loyalty programs. The hosts share their experiences with different loyalty programs and emphasize the importance of being open to exploring different ways to maximize rewards beyond traditional travel redemptions.
Review of the Capital One Lounge Experience at DFW Airport
The podcast provides a detailed review of the Capital One Lounge at DFW Airport, highlighting the overall experience and amenities offered. It describes the lounge's layout, service quality, and specific features like the availability of food and beverages. The hosts compare their expectations with the actual experience, including insights on specific lounge items and facilities.
Exploring the Employee Store at DFW Airport
Additionally, the podcast covers a unique shopping experience at the Employee Store at DFW Airport, open to the public. The hosts discuss the eclectic mix of aviation-related merchandise available at the store, including retro airline t-shirts, model planes, and luggage tags. They share anecdotes about nostalgic items and the overall shopping venture.
Reflections on Amtrak and Maintaining Point Balance
The episode touches on the topic of Amtrak loyalty program points and the importance of maintaining point balances to prevent expiration. The hosts share personal experiences with Amtrak travel, including challenges faced and the value of points. They discuss strategies for maintaining point activity and reflect on past Amtrak adventures while considering future rail travel plans.
On this episode of the podcast Shawn is joined by MtM Contributor and MtM Diamond moderator Benjy Harmon. Shawn & Benjy dive deep into why you may want to rethink your hotel elite strategy, why Hyatt may be overrated and a cool little place you can visit on your next stop into DFW.
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