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Insights 11/20/2025
3 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Booking Software
Your booking platform plays a central role in how members engage with your loyalty program. It’s not just where reservations...
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Insights 11/18/2025
The Psychology of Cruising: Why Travelers Keep Coming Back to the Sea
Cruising isn’t just a mode of travel; it’s an experience passengers return to again and again. The industry’s momentum speaks...
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Insights 11/13/2025
Hotel Booking Engines Built for Loyalty, Not Just Transactions
A hotel booking engine is more than just a reservation tool. Traditionally, these platforms were built for speed, convenience, and...
Cruise ship in ocean
Insights 11/11/2025
Why Your Cardmembers Would Rather Book a Cruise Than Earn 1.5% Back
Most credit card loyalty programs work as promised: They earn consistently, offer standard benefits, and check all the boxes for...
Woman frustrated on laptop
Insights 11/07/2025
Why Your Booking Engine Could Be Costing You Member Trust
Travel runs on trust. However, that trust is fragile — especially during online travel booking. Slow websites, technical errors, and...
Insights 11/04/2025
Building a Loyalty Program That Feels Like First Class
In travel, a loyalty program should be more than a points system. It should be a promise—one that offers recognition,...
Travel partners
Insights 11/01/2025
Loyalty Isn’t Just for Members—It Works for Partners Too
Loyalty is often seen as something reserved for consumers—members collecting points, redeeming rewards, and coming back for more. But in...
Happy couple boarding a cruise ship
Insights 10/31/2025
Cruise Into Loyalty: Making Redemption Programs More Rewarding
In the battle for customer attention, loyalty isn’t just earned. It must be inspired. Yet, too many redemption loyalty programs...
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Insights 10/29/2025
What is Dynamic Award Pricing? Benefits, Examples, and Future of Loyalty
Loyalty programs have evolved from simple perks into essential drivers of customer retention and brand growth. For decades, the gold...
A traveler stands in an upscale airport lounge, gazing out over the tarmac with her suitcase nearby.
Insights 09/22/2025
The Rise of Subscription-Based Loyalty in Travel
Imagine making travelers feel like elite status members on day one, not year ten. Traditional loyalty programs require continuous spending...
Traveler poses beside a docked cruise ship on a sunny day.
Insights 09/03/2025
From Tokens to Tenders: How Blockchain Could Redefine Cruise Loyalty
The global cruise industry welcomed 34.6 million passengers in 2024, with 37.7 million expected in 2025. Repeat travelers aren’t just...
Travelers enjoying an experience provided by travel rewards.
Insights 08/28/2025
How Loyalty as a Service Helps You Compete Without the Overhead
Attracting and retaining customers is harder than ever. Larger brands dominate with massive loyalty programs, deep supplier relationships, and dedicated...
Insights 08/15/2025
Beyond the Booking: Keeping Travelers Engaged Until Takeoff (and After)
Airlines spend a lot of time thinking about the main cabin experience. But there’s a longer runway to focus on:...
Insights 08/06/2025
Game On: How Gamification in Loyalty Programs Drives Real Results
Loyalty programs have evolved far beyond simple points-for-purchase systems. Today’s members expect more personalized, engaging experiences. Gamification—applying elements of game...
Insights 08/06/2025
Why Loyalty Partnerships Are the New Competitive Edge
Customer loyalty has changed. Today’s members want more than points and periodic discounts. They want experiences that align with how...
Couple using travel perks to go on hiking trip
Insights 07/23/2025
A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Travel Perks to Your Loyalty Program
Customer loyalty isn’t what it used to be—it’s more important and more elusive than ever. Consumers expect more from brands...