The Points Pundit
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Ashish's quest to travel the world was fueled by an insatiable appetite to experience language, culture, people and music all over the world.
By using miles, points and loyalty programs astutely, he has now traveled to 6 continents! A marketing executive by profession, he leverages his marketing acumen to analyze the business side of loyalty programs and travel industry trends.
Travel to Thailand to be ‘visa free’ again from these countries
As per the latest announcement, citizens from 56 countries can once again travel to Thailand without having to apply for a tourist visa.
Ends Soon: 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points bonus with Chase Freedom cards in the 1st year
This limited time bonus with the Chase Freedom Flex will net you a total of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points in the very first year of having the card.
Ending soon: Buy up to 225,000 Marriott points at 0.83 cpp
With this limited time offer, you can buy up to 225,000 Marriott Bonvoy points with this 50% bonus. This offer ends soon on Dec 22.
Ending soon: 60k points + $470 with the Amex Gold Card
Get the Amex Gold card before the end of the year & you'll get a welcome bonus of 60k Membership Rewards points & $470 in credits in just the 1st year!
Top travel destinations that people are booking for 2021
Where are people looking to travel in 2021? Google search data reveals some of the top travel destinations people are searching for online.
More Amex shutdowns, 18 offers of 100k points & more
The dreaded Amex shutdowns resurfaced, taking out a chunk of customers with it. That and more as we recap the stories from the last week.
Walmart to place a ban on all Manufactured Spending
The memo to employees clearly outlines what manufactured spending is and when and how to enforce the ban from an employee perspective.
150k Hilton Honors points welcome bonus still available
This is a limited time welcome bonus on this card, we don't know the offer end date yet, but you can earn 150k Hilton Honors points, for a $95 annual fee.
As travel remains low, should you convert your points into cash?
If you're sitting on a truckload of miles and points, does it make sense to convert them into cold hard cash, given how travel's faring right now?
Amex reportedly shutting down accounts of customers again
As per new data points, Amex is shutting down accounts of customers after they apparently spent heavy sums using Pay Pal Key.