RBC Rewards to become Avion Rewards

 

RBC has just announced they will rebranding their RBC Rewards program. As of August 25 (or later) the program will be known as Avion Rewards. From a marketing standpoint this makes sense as there has always been some confusion around their Avion products and RBC Rewards. If I recall correctly Avion launched well before they started using RBC Rewards but as the bank evolved with various credit card products and an expanded rewards catalog beyond travel they named the program RBC Rewards. Of which the Avion products were a integrated part yet also were a somewhat separate program. 

The Dorian, Autograph Collection Calgary is now open & earn 200 bonus AIR MILES on flights to Las Vegas

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Marriott had another luxury hotel opening yesterday that was somewhat overshadowed by the announcement of the W Toronto official opening. This other luxury hotel that officially opened on July 21 is the Dorian, Autograph Collection Calgary. The building the Dorian is in also houses the new Courtyard Calgary Downtown which also opened on the same day. 

Earn up to 105,000 bonus Aeroplan Points with the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card

TD's Ultra Premium Aeroplan co-brand card, the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card  is currently available with  a record high welcome bonus offer of up to 105,000 bonus Aeroplan points!  On top of the huge points bonus, being an ultra premium card it has many benefits associated that make travelling with Air Canada even better like lounge access, first checked bag free and priority boarding! You have to apply online to get this bonus and with the extension is now scheduled to end on September 5, 2022. This offer is not available for residents of Quebec. For Quebec residents, please click here.

The highly anticipated W Toronto is finally here!

The W Toronto, one of the most anticipated new Marriott Hotels in Canada is officially opening its doors. This is a a hotel that we have had on our list new Marriott Hotel openings in Canada for several years now and after numerous delays primarily owing to the pandemic we are happy to pass along the news of its opening. Marriott sent out an official press release today and while the website shows today as the opening date it appears the hotel will begin welcoming guests as of August 1.

New MBNA Rewards Mastercard Confirmed Multiplier Locations list & our DragonPass contest is open to Quebec residents!

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One of our readers, Bernard, asked us if we had a list of confirmed multipliers for the MBNA Rewards Mastercard in the same fashion as our extremely popular American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations. At the time he asked we did not have such a lit but after further conversation with him we determined it would be a good idea to create and have one on our site as well! 

Amex Offers spend $500 with Amex Travel receive a $150 statement credit & Sandman Hotels offering up to 50% off with a $25 gas credit + 2x points!

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There is one additional Amex Offers for booking travel via Amex Travel. Yesterday we let you know about the spend $175 get a $50 credit offer. Some cardmembers are also receiving an offer for a $150 statement credit for spending $500 with Amex Travel.

Enter to win one of two DragonPass Classic Memberships with four free lounge visits. A Rewards Canada Exclusive!

 

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Rewards Canada has teamed up with the new leader for business class lounge access in Canada, DragonPass, to giveaway some annual memberships with lounge visits to two of our lucky readers! Over the past year DragonPass has made big in-roads in the Canadian market thanks to a global partnership with Plaza Premium and then by becoming the main lounge access membership provider for both Mastercard Canada and Visa Canada! 

Update: The contest is open to residents of Quebec!

Canada Jetlines launching with Toronto to Moncton & Winnipeg flights, earn 30 bonus miles via AIR MILES Shops & today only save 20% on WestJet flights in Canada

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Canada Jetlines officially started to sell tickets today for their first flights. The newest airline in Canada will initially fly from Toronto to Winnipeg and Moncton. Both of these routes are set to launch on August 15. The leisure carrier eventually plans on serving vacation destinations in the U.S., Mexico and Caribbean. Click here to learn more.

Amex Offers: Spend $175 with Amex Travel for hotel or car rentals and receive a $50 statement credit

A new Amex Offers for booking with Amex Travel came out today This offer provides a $50 statement credit when you spend $175 or more on prepaid hotel or car rental bookings online with Amex Travel. The offer is good for one single qualifying purchase or cumulative qualifying purchases so you could have two or more smaller bookings qualify as long as they total up to $175. Personally I received the offer on my Platinum Card

The best flight, hotel, and car rental bonus offers for July

 
Here are our Top Travel Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post covers the best travel related bonuses for Canadian travellers. Whether it is for flying, hotel stays or car rentals you'll find our top picks here to earn more miles more points and more rewards. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out if you need to book and/or travel beyond this month.