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In the digital era, where countless travel-booking websites and apps are just a click away, getting the best deal on your next trip involves more than just price comparison. One factor that savvy travelers are increasingly focusing on is rewards programs, which can offer significant savings and benefits for frequent travelers.

Booking.com Genius Loyalty Program

Booking.com is well known for its extensive inventory of accommodation options, spanning over 28 million listings worldwide. Their Genius loyalty program makes this even more enticing by rewarding frequent travelers with discounts and perks.

Enrollment into the Genius program starts after you've completed two stays within two years. Level 1 membership (2-4 stays) affords you a 10% discount on select properties, while Level 2 membership (5+ stays) offers a 15% discount and free room upgrades at select properties. While Genius is more about discounts than points, the program’s simplicity and broad applicability make it appealing for the less frequent traveler.

Agoda PointsMAX

Agoda is a go-to for travelers seeking accommodation options in Asia. The Agoda PointsMAX program integrates with over 46 different loyalty programs, including those of airlines and credit card companies, allowing users to earn points when booking through the platform.

To earn points, users simply choose their preferred loyalty program, book their stay, and the points are automatically credited to their account. The number of points you earn varies by booking and program, and while the lack of a direct rewards program may seem limiting, Agoda’s broad partner base makes PointsMAX a flexible option for those already invested in other loyalty schemes.

AmericanHotels.co Rewards Program

As a rapidly growing platform, AmericanHotels.co offers a straightforward, point-based reward program. For every 10 nights booked through the platform, members earn a free night.

The value of the free night is the average price of the 10 nights. There are no blackout dates or restrictions on property type, meaning you can redeem your reward whenever and however you want. Additionally, frequent travelers can attain VIP status after 30 nights, unlocking discounts and benefits like free breakfasts, late checkouts, and room upgrades.

Hotels.com Rewards

Hotels.com operates a similar reward scheme to AmericanHotels.co. Members also earn a free night after every 10 stays, but Hotels.com has three tiers of membership.

Silver membership kicks in after 10 nights and offers priority customer service and price guarantee, while Gold membership begins at 30 nights and adds room upgrades and early access to deals. The value of the free night is also the average price of the 10 nights, but taxes and fees are not included. This makes the program slightly less generous than AmericanHotels.co's, but the additional benefits for Silver and Gold members can be a significant draw for frequent travelers.

Concluding Thoughts

Travel reward programs can be a valuable tool for reducing travel costs and earning perks, but their value depends largely on your travel habits. If you're a frequent traveler with brand loyalty, AmericanHotels.co and Hotels.com offer appealing benefits. If you prefer flexibility and have affiliations with various programs, Booking.com's Genius and Agoda's PointsMAX can offer significant savings.

How To Crash a Drone? | MAVIC PRO 2 Crash into Genghis Khan Statue

Unlucky day on the road ended with a big drone crash in front of Genghis Khan statue at his mausoleum next to Ordos city. Sad day - 13000 RMB throw to the trash. How it happened? Have a look.

To know REAL China you can see other great people and places in our channel during those 3 years travel movie!  Although we faced also A LOT of bad moments but also incredible good moments that makes us LOVE this place as it is! Nothing is perfect in the end so please Let us know what you think about it and consider watch 2-3 more videos in our channel to understand the great quality of movies we produce.

When I reply to another Chinese I am from the world and we are from the same family he first thought I don't understand his question, but in the end, he did and accept it. It is amazing to travel in China, sometimes is not an easy or convenient way, especially if you don't know the place, language or people, let us show you an ultimate road trip (hitchhiking) towards Xinjiang province from Hubei, over 5000 km left with adventure and unknown experiences. Have a look and see if this dream gets successfully till the end. Please support this dream, please support Lion on the Road.

Angry Chinese Girl Can Destroy EVERYTHING! Travel in China Yulin to Ordos

Travel in China by  HitchHiking from Yulin to Ordos (Inner Mongolia province) bring a lot of extreme feelings. From anger to love and from like to hate again. Hitch Hiking all over China

Accident with the drone in front of Genghis Khan statue, destroy the trolley, beautiful landscapes and a unfriendly welcome in the local school in KangBaShi while we try to get some contacts find our subjects to film. We were sent away. What a day!

Angry Chinese Girl Can Destroy EVERYTHING! Travel in China Yulin to Ordos

Travel in China by  HitchHiking from Yulin to Ordos (Inner Mongolia province) bring a lot of extreme feelings. From anger to love and from like to hate again. Hitch Hiking all over China

Accident with the drone in front of Genghis Khan statue, destroy the trolley, beautiful landscapes and a unfriendly welcome in the local school in KangBaShi while we try to get some contacts find our subjects to film. We were sent away. What a day!

To know REAL China you can see other great people and places in our channel during those 3 years travel movie!  Although we faced also A LOT of bad moments but also incredible good moments that makes us LOVE this place as it is! Nothing is perfect in the end so please Let us know what you think about it and consider watch 2-3 more videos in our channel to understand the great quality of movies we produce.

Christmas On The Road! | Life in China | Travel in China

Surprise Xmas on the roads of China from Yinchuan to HohHot in a unexpected home! Thanks to Steve for making this Christmas to remember.

When I reply to another Chinese I am from the world and we are from the same family he first thought I don't understand his question, but in the end, he did and accept it. It is amazing to travel in China, sometimes is not an easy or convenient way, especially if you don't know the place, language or people, let us show you an ultimate road trip (hitchhiking) towards Xinjiang province from Hubei, over 5000 km left with adventure and unknown experiences. Have a look and see if this dream gets successfully till the end. Please support this dream, please support Lion on the Road.