LAST DAY – Receive up to a 50% bonus when you buy Marriott Bonvoy Points

 

Today is the last day for Marriott Bonvoy’s buy points  bonus! Depending on the member that bonus will either be 40% or 50%. If it’s 50% you’ll definitely want to check it out as it can be worth buying the points with that bonus.

Earn up to 2,000 Aeroplan Points when you rent with Avis

 

One thing we haven't seen too much of from the new Air Canada Aeroplan program are bonus offers for flying (that one is a bit obvious as to why), hotel stays, car rentals and more. Yes, the current situation due to the pandemic in Canada and globally has curtailed travel and thus the promotions around them. However we track bonus offers from 170+ loyalty programs from around the world and are definitely starting to see the bonus offer market make a come back. With Aeroplan this really hasn't been the case however - right now we only have the small bonuses with the new Starbucks partnership and of course the ongoing offers for credit cards but beyond that nadda. Aeroplan used to be king of the castle when it came to bonus offers - in fact back in 2014 when kept detailed notes on the 5,000 or so bonus point offers we posted on our global site FrequentFlyerBonuses.com Air Canada came out on top in the number of promotions released that year.

Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card Review

The best hotel credit card in Canada is the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card and in fact is one of the best overall travel rewards credit cards! It consistently ranks in the Top 5 Cards in Canada in our annual rankings thanks to its ability to provide huge outsized value and by providing some amazing benefits that can be used year after year. We hope with this review that more Canadians can learn about the value hotel loyalty programs can provide as the last major survey showed only 13% of Canadians participated in a hotel loyalty program.

A look at the benefits Delta Medallion elite members will receive for flying on WestJet

Earlier today we brought you details on the new reciprocal elite status frequent flyer benefits announced by WestJet and Delta Airlines. In that post we focused on the details for WestJet Rewards elite tier members and now we'll take a look at the benefits that being afforded to Delta Medallion elites for flying on WestJet. For the most part they look exactly like the benefits WestJet members get for flying on Delta.

WestJet and Delta launch reciprocal benefits for top-tier elite members and for those flying WestJet Business Class or Delta One

 
Today we see the launch of WestJet Rewards' first ever reciprocal frequent flyer benefits for their elite tier members. Up until now all of WestJet's frequent flyer partnerships were limited to the earning and burning of WestJet dollars (or the reciprocal airline's points or miles) with no recognition of status or benefits with those partnerships. Well that's changed now as WestJet and Delta have expanded their partnership on the frequent flyer side despite their joint venture being put on hold. They are also introducing reciprocal benefits for non-elite and elite members alike who are fly WestJet Business Class or Delta One (Delta's business class). 

Hamilton staycation bonus points - 2,500 bonus points for stays of 2 or more nights at The TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hamilton

 
Here's a nice little bonus offer to take a look at if you have been itching for a staycation in Southern Ontario.  Starting tomorrow and running through to June 4 you can earn 2,500 bonus Bonvoy points for a 2 night or longer stay at the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hamilton. This offer can be combined with Marriott Bonvoy's current systemwide promotion offering Double Bonvoy Points and Double Elite Night credit for each stay of 2 or more nights at all Marriott Hotels Worldwide. Be sure to register for the double points offer prior to completing your stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hamilton.

Receive a 20% bonus when you buy Best Western Travel Cards

 

For the third time in less than a year Best Western is offering a 20% bonus on Best Western Travel/Gift Cards! When you buy a C$100 gift card they will give you a C$20 bonus card to use. You can buy up to $500 worth of gift cards with this promotion to receive $100 in bonus cards. Note the terminology difference in the cards – the travel/gift card is a true gift card – that is it has no expiry date as they can’t put one on them due to laws against it in countries like the U.S. and Canada. However the bonus card is not considered as such since it is an incentive and you are not paying cash for it. That means they can put an expiry on the bonus card and they have done so. Any bonus cards you receive are only valid until June 30, 2021. Nonetheless if you think you’ll be traveling and staying at Best Western hotels by the end of June then by all means avail of this offer to garner those savings! Also note that you can buy the travel cards in USD, EUR or GBP currencies.

March 17 Update: Amex Offer for Godiva Chocolates, are we going to see a NEXUS fee increase & an unannounced British Airways Executive Club devaluation

Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more.

A new Amex Offers offer came out this week. This one is for Godiva Chocolates (perfect timing for Easter!) and provides a one-time $10 statement credit when you spend at least $50 in qualifying purchases using your registered Card at www.godiva.ca by May 15. I received it on my Platinum Card but I do believe it is open to all Amex cards since it is listed on their general registration page. Learn more about this and other Amex Offers in our Guide to American Express Canada 'Amex Offers'

New Hilton Hotel Openings in Canada for 2021 - 8 hotels confirmed including The Westley Calgary Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

 
Continuing on with our new hotel openings in Canada series we now take a look at what Hilton has in store for 2021.

Hilton Hotels definitely falls into the category of a major hotel chain as they have over 6,400 hotels globally with a significant presence here in Canada that sees 150+ hotels in nine provinces. That number is growing quickly as Hilton has many hotels in the pipeline for Canada over the next few years.

Earn 1,000 to 7,500 bonus Wyndham Rewards points on all stays until May 31

 
Week three of Wyndham Hotels Member Month promotion sees them release a bonus offer for actual Wyndham stays! The previous weeks saw an online shopping bonuses and a buy points bonus  (both of those promotions are still live for a few more weeks) and now was have a stay bonus being marketed as stay 3 nights and get a free night. That’s due to the fact that if you complete a 3 or more consecutive night stay you’ll be awarded with 7,500 bonus points which are enough points for a free night at select Wyndham Hotels. Not staying 3 nights? Don’t worry you’ll still get bonus points. 1 night will get you 1,000 bonus points and 2 nights will earn 3,000 bonus points. The bonuses can be earned multiple times so if you have 3 night stay planned and then a 2 night stay during the promotional period you’ll walk away with 10,500 bonus points. This offer must be booked by May 28 for stays until May 31, 21.