Many people might be familiar with the concept of air miles and similar travel rewards programs. As a lot of people have a dream of traveling, but don't always have the finances to go on the vacation they'd like, travel-related loyalty programs are appealing to lots of consumers.
Accommodations are an integral part of any extended trip. Travel booking service Hotelied offers personalized discounts based on the influence you have on the Internet. Spanish hotel chain IBEROSTAR also focuses on customization, but by offering highly personalized experiences to those they recognize as superfans.
While some travel rewards are focused on encouraging customers to stay with their brand (like the LA Live Downtown Preferred Loyalty Program), others encourage exploration. The SleepOver app from Room Mates Hotels offers incentives to sleep in different places.
18 Travel Rewards Programs
From Purchase-Tracking Deal Sites to Traveling Pooch Promotions:
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Luggage-Leaving Hospitality Schemes
This Hotel Luggage Storage Service Increases Customer Loyalty
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Personalized Hotel Loyalty Programs
IBEROSTAR's Superfan Program Rewards Extremely Loyal Guests
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Personalized Travel Deal Sites
Hotelied is a Travel Booking Service that Offers Custom Deals
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Rewarding Sleepover Apps
Room Mate Hotels' App Offers Rewards for Sleeping in New Places
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Entertainment-Rewarding Programs
L.A. Live Downtown Preferred Loyalty Program Rewards Fun Times
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Private Jet Upgrades
This Frequent-Flyer Program Allows Members to Book a Seat on a Private Jet
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Fashionable Passport Promotions
Nine West's Passport to Fashion Loyalty Program is Great for Deals
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Instant Cash Travel Programs
The Orbitz Rewards Program Gives Back Money Instantly
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Point-Awarding Browsers
The 'Perk' Browser Pays You to Surf the Web
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Tweeted Hotel Bookings
Twitter Users Can Book Their Stays at Loews Hotels with a Tweet
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Flexible Hotel Check-Ins
Starwood Hotels 'Your24' Service Allows Guests to Choose Their Times
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Charitable Traveler Chocolates
The Anthon Berg Generous Upgrader Rewards Those with Bad Seats
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Traveling Pooch Promotions
Virgin Australia's Loyalty Program Encourages Traveling with Pets
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Boutique Hotel Loyalty Programs
Stash Hotel Rewards Hooks Travelers Up with Independent Hotels
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Hospitable Reward Programs
Kimpton's Unique Hotel Loyalty Program Offers Personalized Incentives
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Purchase-Tracking Deal Sites
Bync Uses Your Credit Card and Bank Data to Offer Accurate Deals
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Reward-Maximizing Hotel Promotions
This Loyalty Program Allows Guests to Earn Extra Points
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Irish Airline Initiatives
The AerClub Program Lets Aer Lingus Passengers Collect Rewards
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