Rewards Canada Daily Update: July 20, 2012

News, Tips & Tricks
Today I enjoyed having lunch with Brenda and Marshall from the WestJet Rewards team. We got to discuss the evolution of their program and how it has changed in the last 8-10 months and where it is heading. I can tell you this, their excitement behind the program is amazing which I believe will translate into further growth and improvement of the program. The addition of their first fully integrated FFP partner for earning (American Airlines) took some time for proper integration but that should now help ease the addition of other partners. I would imagine it won't be too long before we see more airlines come in and even see other travel partners (ie hotel, car rentals) in the mix for places to earn WestJet dollars. If you have any questions or comments about the program feel free to leave it below in the comments section. As always keep an eye on this space as I will keep you up to date on any changes, news, etc. on the WestJet program.

In terms of bonus offers, Accor Hotels continues its push in the North American market with a third bonus offer promotion for stays in the U.S. and Canada. This time it is for Sofitel properties while the others were for Novotel and Novotel/Sofitel. Check out our Accor page for details on all the promos.

Bonus Offers
Accor Hotels Le Club
- Triple Le Club Accorhotels Points plus your 4th night free at Sofitel Properties in the U.S. and Canada. More... Until Aug 31, 12

Air China Phoenix Miles
- Double Phoenix Miles Kilometers for stays at any Starwood Hotels Worldwide. Plus the first 200 new registerants will earn additional 750 Phoenix Miles Kilometers. More... Register by Dec 31, 12 for stays until Jan 31, 13

Air France KLM Flying Blue
- Double Flying Blue Miles for Air France flights between Brussels and Nantes, Bordeaux or Lyon. More... Until Aug 31, 12


Iberia Plus
- Double Avios Points for stays at Derby Hotels in Barcelona and London and Paris. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Triple Avios Points for stays at Derby Hotels in Madrid, and Paris. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Double Avios Points for stays at participating Husa Hotels in Spain. More... Until Aug 31, 12
- Double Avios Points for stays at Occidental Hotels in Madrid & Santo Domingo. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Double Avios Points for stays on Official or Business rates at Paradores. More... Until Aug 31, 12

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- Double Mileage Bank Miles + a free upgrade for stays of 2+ nights at The Marco Polo Suzhou. More... Aug 1 - Oct 30, 12

Thai Airways Royal Orchid
- Double Royal Orchid miles for Avis rentals of 3 or more days of a Group C or higher car in Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Double Royal Orchid miles and up to 40% off published rates when you stay at any Anantara hotel or resort Worldwide. More... Until Oct 31, 12
- Double Royal Orchid miles for stays of 2+ nights at participating Centara Hotels & Resorst in Thailand. More... Until Sep 15, 12
- Double Royal Orchid miles for stays of two consecutive nights or more at participating Dusit Hotels worldwide. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Double Royal Orchid miles for stays for stays in a Suite on a 'Suitely Sensational' rate at over 70 Kempinski Hotels Worldwide. More... Aug 1 - Sep 15, 12
- Double Royal Orchid Miles when you book the “Linger longer for less" offer for 2 or more nights at participating Langham Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Aug 31, 12
- Earn up to Triple Royal Orchid miles when you book online at Delight Rates or Bed & Breakfast rates for two consecutive nights or more at any participating Mandarin Oriental hotel worldwide. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Earn up to Triple Royal Orchid miles for stays at participating Millennium and Copthorne Hotels Worldwide. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Double Royal Orchid Miless for stays at participating Pullman Hotels in Asia. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Earn up to Triple Royal Orchid miles for stays at any participating Shangri-La hotel, resort, Traders hotel or Kerry hotel Worldwide. More... Until Sep 30, 12
- Double Royal Orchid miles for stays at the St. Regis Bangkok. More... Until Sep 30, 12