The Modern Hotelier

#135: The Future of Loyalty Rewards for Hotels | with Brian Kelly, The Points Guy


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Did you know that there are highly effective strategies for maximizing travel rewards through loyalty programs? 

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Kelly, the founder and CEO of The Points Guy, to talk about travel hacking, loyalty programs, and making the most out of points and miles.

Brian shares his personal journey, from booking his first family vacation with points at age 12 to building a multi-million-dollar business that helps travelers unlock luxury experiences for less.

Key Topics includes: 

  • The biggest mistakes people make with points
  • Why airline status isn’t what it used to be
  • The future of hotel loyalty and how independent properties can level up
  • His new book, "How to Win at Travel", packed with insider tips
  • The best travel hacks for scoring premium flights and hotels

If you want to stop leaving money on the table and start traveling smarter, this episode is a must-listen. 🚀

Watch the FULL EPISODE now & learn how to master the art of points and miles: https://youtu.be/XqGwZgUM8rQ


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The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media


Links:
Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepointsguy/

The Points Guy: https://thepointsguy.com/

Books:
How to Win at Travel: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Travel-Brian-Kelly/dp/1668068656


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