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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 47 MIN

Is Hyatt Still Top Dog of Hotel Chains?

from The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · host Thrifty Traveler

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.Watch us on YouTube!(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 everProduced by Gunnar Olson & Nick SeratiEdited by David StruttShow music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot Support the show by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question you want answered on-air or an idea for the show? Let us know at [email protected] 20% off your first year of cheap flights and points and miles deals with Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more!See what we’re all about at https://thriftytraveler.com - or subscribe to our free weekly points and miles newsletter, The Extra Mile!Follow us on…InstagramYouTubeFacebookBluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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