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World of Hyatt Bonus Journeys: 3,000 Bonus Points Every Three Nights from 6 October – 30 November 2023
Earn 3,000 bonus World of Hyatt points for every three eligible nights (capped at 21,000 bonus points) consumed between 6 October 2023 and 30 November 2023.
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Get 2,500 Bonus ALL Points + 20 Status Nights with Accor Plus Membership (6-17 September 2023 Only)
Get 2,500 bonus ALL Points (worth €50 or S$73) when you sign-up for an Accor Plus membership by 17 September 2023 - enjoy up to 50% savings on hotel stays, dining, as well as complimentary free night(s) each membership year!
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Get up to 45,000 Bonus Miles (Min. Spend of S$3,000) with Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card – Earn up to 3 Miles per Dollar!
Apply for the Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card as an eligible new-to-card customer to receive up to 45,000 bonus miles (inclusive of 10,000 bonus miles with the payment of annual fee) with just a minimum spend of S$3,000 within 60 days of card approval.
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Buy World of Hyatt Points at 25% Discount (1.8 Cents Each) – until 10 October 2023
Purchase World of Hyatt points at 1.8 US cents each when you do so before 10 October 2023 - these are great for a Guest of Honor redemption booking (which confers you Globalist benefits) as well as free nights at cash-expensive properties.
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New Image Renders (Inc. Rooms and Suites) of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur – Opening in Q3 2024?
New image renders of the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur which is apparently opening in Q3 2024.
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Marriott Bonvoy Global Promotion Offering 1,500 Bonus Points per Stay and 3,000 Bonus Points Every Three Brands – 12 September to 6 December 2023
Earn 1,500 bonus points per stay and an additional 3,000 bonus points for every three different Marriott Bonvoy brands between 12 September 2023 and 06 December 2023.
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Hotel Review: ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Fraser Business Park (Standard Room) – Property Near Chan Sow Lin Station Suitable for Mattress Runs
The ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Fraser Business Park is a good property for a mattress run in the Accor Live Limitless (ALL) program but there is no other reason why you should consider a stay here.
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IHG One Rewards Targeted Offer – Get Up to 8 Bonus Elite Night Credits (1 September to 10 October 2023)
Check your IHG One Rewards account for targeted offers - mine has just been targeted with a bonus elite night credit offer for nights consumed between 01 September 2023 to 10 October 2023.
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Get 4X ALL Reward Points at Selected Accor Hotels (Inc. Mondrian Singapore Duxton) Globally – Book by 15 October, Stay by 26 November 2023
Register now to earn 4X ALL Points at selected Accor properties worldwide when you book by 15 October 2023, and stay by 26 November 2023.
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New Hilton Honors Global Promotion Offerings up to 3X Points for Stays between 6 September and 31 December 2023 – Registration Open!
Starting from 6 September 2023 to 31 December 2023, Hilton Honors members can earn up to 3X points in select cities around the world and 2X points on every other eligible stay.
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What Are Some Real (and Available) Sweet Spots Using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles for Travel within Asia?
Everyone talks about sweet spots using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles for premium cabin travel but can you actually find any award space for them?
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Double Marriott Bonvoy Points at Singapore Restaurants and Bars + Take Part in Maldives Lucky Draw (17 August – 15 September 2023)
Marriott Bonvoy members dining in any participating restaurants and bars in Singapore from 17 August 2023 to 15 September 2023 (by 11:59 AM) will earn double base points on all qualifying charges incurred and paid directly at the outlet - stand a chance to win a getaway to Maldives too!
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American Express to Increase Foreign Currency Transaction Fee from 2.95% to 3.25% from 01 October 2023
Starting from 01 October 2023, American Express will be increasing the fees for Foreign Currency Transactions from 2.95% to 3.25%. Transactions relating to education and other non-profit purposes (including charitable donations) will also be added to the list of non-eligible purchases.
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Exclusive 30% Discount on Pelago Travel Activity with Singapore Airlines Booking Reference Code – Until 31 December 2023
Enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on Pelago with your Singapore Airlines Booking Reference Number from 14 August 2023 to 31 December 2023 - earn up to 9 miles per dollar with the right credit card!
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Get up to 40% Bonus with Marriott Bonvoy Point Purchases – by 8 September 2023
Purchase Marriott Bonvoy Points at 0.89 US cent per point by 8 September 2023 - possible to get 50-100% value out of these points fairly easily.
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CIMB World Mastercard Offering up to 3% Unlimited Cashback Through 31 October 2023 – New Customer Gets S$320 Cash Reward (Apply by 31 August 2023)
Earn up to 3% unlimited cashback with the CIMB World Mastercard through 31 October 2023 - sign-up as an eligible new customer by 31 August 2023 to receive S$320 cash after spending S$988 within 60 days of card approval.