Best Hotel Elite Program [Middle East / Asia / Oceania] Hyatt Gold Passport

Another repeat winner, Hyatt Gold Passport wins Best Elite Program in Middle East / Asia / Oceania for the fifth consecutive year. Hyatt Gold Passport has some spectacular properties in this region, including the Park Hyatt Maldives and Grand Hyatt Tokyo. On top of blissful stays at luxurious properties, members value the program’s generous elite benefits, including confirmable suite upgrades and free breakfast for Diamond members.

Jeff Zidell, Senior Vice President, Loyalty Marketing accepted the award for Hyatt.

Best Hotel Elite Program [Americas] Hyatt Gold Passport

Hyatt Gold Passport wins this category for the second year in a row. Four confirmed suite upgrades at booking and complimentary breakfast for Diamond members are two of the most valued Gold Passport elite benefits. Add in excellent customer service, free Internet for all elite members and you have a winning elite program.

 Angie Rose Tynan, Associate Marketing Manager, Rene Mizwicki, Director, Hyatt Gold Passport and Jeff Zidell, Senior Vice President, Loyalty Marketing are in the audience to accept the award.

Best Hotel Elite Program [Europe / Africa] Starwood Preferred Guest

Starwood is once again singled out for their exceptional elite program. SPG offers Platinum members best available room at check-in, including suites. Platinum members who stay 50 nights a year also receive 10 suite night awards that are confirmable five nights prior to arrival. And Platinum members who stay 75 nights can check in at any time, 24 hours a day. With an annual stay of 100 nights, Platinum members can enjoy the services of a personal ambassador.

Kyndra Russell, Vice President, Loyalty, Digital, Partnership Marketing accepted the award.

 

Best Loyalty Credit Card [Americas] Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Card

This the second consecutive year that the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card has won top honors. Members like the point-earning card that gives them an anniversary bonus of up to 6,000 points and the ability to earn additional Tier Qualifying Points when using the card. Plus, only credit cardholders can redeem points for More Rewards, which include international flights on other airlines, hotels and car rentals.

Tony Roach, Manager, Co-Brand Marketing accepts the award.

Best Loyalty Credit Card [Europe / Africa] Flying Blue American Express Card

Flying Blue American Express card members can earn up to two miles per euro spent on flights with Air France and KLM. Additional benefits include the ability to extend the validity of miles, elite qualifying flight credit and the ability for Platinum members to gift Platinum status to another member with the Platinum version of the credit card. Members can also share award miles with supplementary card holders.

Herbert accepts the award along with Jesse of American Express.