Jun 7 Update: Hyatt teams up with MGM Resorts, Starwood Resorts sale & two more Hilton Fast Track to Gold offers

A relatively quiet end to the week here at Rewards Canada:

News, Tips & Tricks
Hyatt Gold Passport and MGM Resorts M life are partnering to offer recpirocal benefits for stays at each respective brands hotels. The partnership launches on June 20th and will offer the following in each of the programs:

Hyatt Gold Passport Benefits

-- Hyatt Gold Passport members will receive Hyatt Gold Passport points on every eligible dollar spent at the 12 participating MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas. Members will also have the opportunity to earn M life Tier Credits simultaneously at these locations on eligible spend.

-- All eligible stays at any of the participating MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas will count toward Hyatt Gold Passport tier status.

-- Hyatt Gold Passport members will be able to redeem their Hyatt Gold Passport points for award nights at participating MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas.

-- Coming in August, Hyatt Gold Passport members will be eligible to opt-in to a reciprocal tier status in MGM Resorts' M life, providing benefits at participating MGM Resorts destinations. Depending on the matched Tier Level, members may receive special room offers and upgrades, pre-sale access to premier concert, show and fight tickets, invitations to members-only events, access to M life Moments - exclusive experiences, and much more.

M life Benefits

-- M life members will receive M life Tier Credits for eligible spend when traveling beyond MGM Resorts destinations, in Las Vegas, Detroit and Mississippi, when they stay at Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide.

-- M life members will have the opportunity to experience destinations and cultures across the globe with the authentic hospitality that Hyatt offers while earning M life Tier Credits.

-- Coming in August, M life members will be eligible to opt-in to a reciprocal tier status in Hyatt Gold Passport, providing benefits at Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide. Depending on the matched Tier Level, members may receive complimentary in-room Internet access, guaranteed room availability, late check-out and more during their Hyatt stay.

Aeroplan is supporting World Ocean Day! (My family loves whales, whale watching and more. My daughter said that she wanted to be a Marine Biologist when she was 5 and now at 8 that hasn't changed she still wants to be one!) Now which whale picture do I upload of the hundreds I have saved on my laptop?

To celebrate World Oceans Day and support Oceans Initiative, one of Aeroplan's Charitable Pooling Accounts, Aeroplan will donate 1,000* Aeroplan Miles to Oceans Initiative for each photo or drawing submission we receive of a whale between June 7 - 10th.

To show your support, please submit your drawing or photo to the photo submission form found on the Aeroplan Blog http://blog.aeroplan.com/milesplay/beyond-miles-world-oceans-day/ or on Aeroplan's Facebook page: http://facebook.com/aeroplan, via the World Oceans Day Tab.

For more information, please visit: http://blog.aeroplan.com/?p=3339.

*Up to 1 million Miles

Travel Deals
Starwood is running what they call their biggest resort sale ever resorts with savings up to 25% in North America, Latin America or the Caribbean. Book by June 16, 2013 for travel now - September 30, 2013.  Full details and online booking



Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
- Double Aeroplan Miles on every purchase when you shop duty free. There are two ways to buy your favorite duty-free items: Pre-order online or purchase onboard any international Air Canada flight. More... Until Jul 31, 13

Garuda Frequent Flyer (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)
- Double GFF Miles for Garuda flights between Denpasar and Bandung; Jakarta or Medan and Palembang; Jakarta and Perth. More... Various dates until Jul 28, 13

Hilton HHonors
- Fast Track to Gold Status complete four qualifying stays at Hilton Hotels Worldwide within 90-days of enrolling in this offer. More... Unitl Dec 31, 2015 Targeted for American Express Travel Customers in Germany but could work for anyone
- Fast Track to Gold Status complete four qualifying stays at Hilton Hotels Worldwide within 90-days of enrolling in this offer. More... Until ? Targeted for: Member must be affiliated with sports group or event / MVP Valued Partner in Sports but could work for anyone

Le Club accorhotels
- 2,000 Le Club Accorhotels Points and up to 40% off for stays at Mercure Hotels Worldwide. More... Jul 12 - Sep 8, 13
- Double Le Club Accorhotels Points and up to 20% off with complimentary breakfast for stays at Accor Hotels in India. More... Jun 6 - Sep 10, 13

Miles & More
- Triple Miles & More for stays at any participating IHG hotels in Germany. More... Book by Sep 15 for stays until Dec 31, 13
- Double Miles & More Miles on all Budget rentals in Europe, the Middle East, Africa or the USA/Canada. More... Until Jun 30, 13
- Double Miles & More Miles on all Hertz rentals Worldwide. Plus get 2 free days if your rental is for 7 or more days. More... Book by Jun 30 for rentals until Sep 30, 13

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Double KrisFlyer Miles and enjoy 25% off room rates when you stay at any participating Accor hotels in Hong Kong and China. More... Until Aug 31, 13
- Double KrisFlyer Miles when you stay for a minimum of two consecutive nights at a participating Anantara property More... Until Sep 30, 13
- Double KrisFlyer Miles for every night’s stay at a participating Ascott serviced residence in China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia or United Kingdom. More...Until Jul 31, 13
- Earn up to Quadruple KrisFlyer Miles when renting a Group C or higher car with Avis for 3+ days in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealan More... Until Jul 31, 13