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2 stories · First covered Mar 29, 2026 · Latest 2d ago
Related: Marriott International 2 IHG 1 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 Loyalty Programs 1 Marriott Bonvoy 1 Hilton Worldwide 1 UK Hotel Market 1 New York hotel market 1 San Francisco hotel market 1 Revolut 1 Currensea 1 co-branded debit cards 1
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Marriott Is Selling World Cup Tickets for Points. The Hotels in Host Cities Can't Fill Their Rooms.
Brands
2d ago

Marriott Is Selling World Cup Tickets for Points. The Hotels in Host Cities Can't Fill Their Rooms.

Marriott Bonvoy is rolling out its biggest experiential loyalty play ever with 600+ World Cup ticket packages starting at 75,000 points. Meanwhile, FIFA just canceled tens of thousands of reserved room nights across host cities, and some properties are reporting 95% cancellation rates on World Cup blocks.

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Elena Voss 3 min read · 2d ago
IHG Wants You to Open a Bank Account to Earn Points. Good Luck With That.
Brands
Mar 29

IHG Wants You to Open a Bank Account to Earn Points. Good Luck With That.

IHG's new UK debit card with Revolut requires customers to open an entirely new bank account just to earn hotel points. The loyalty play generated over a billion dollars last year, but the friction built into this product tells you everything about who this card is actually designed for.

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Mike Storm 3 min read · Mar 29