Is Hyatt Still Top Dog of Hotel Chains?
Hotels, hotels, and also hotels: That’s what episode four of the pod is all about. Gunnar and Kyle talk about some huge hotel credit card bonuses and how Hyatt needs to step up its game … especially with Hilton hot on its heels lately for the crown of the world’s best hotel loyalty program. Gunnar makes a lot of pained (and strange) references to pools. And the guys quiz each other on where to set season 4 of The White Lotus – we know you’re listening, Mike White.
(0:00) Where should season 4 of The White Lotus go???
(3:39) Something hot: Huge hotel credit card offers
(10:24) Something cold: Hyatt free night awards need a facelift
(17:23) A word from our sponsor: Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal (and hotel!) alerts
(19:43) The Extra Mile: Hilton > Hyatt … maybe?!
(40:51) A listener asks if she should be booking hotels directly, like flights
(44:40) Gunnar puts Kyle on the spot about his favorite hotel stay ever
Produced by Gunnar Olson & Nick Serati
Edited by David Strutt
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast
Welcome to the Thrifty Traveler Podcast – a travel podcast where we dig into the latest travel news and trends and discuss all the best ways to earn and redeem your points and miles! From the ins and outs of booking cheap flights, exploring the best ways to use your airline miles, or diving into other next-level money-saving travel tips, your hosts Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter will bring you the best of Thrifty Traveler every week! Follow us today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts and learn to travel more for less this year.
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