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2 stories · First covered Apr 5, 2026 · Latest Jul 26
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Marriott's "Free" Nights Cost Up to $200. Hilton and Hyatt Charge Zero.

Marriott's "Free" Nights Cost Up to $200. Hilton and Hyatt Charge Zero.

Marriott Bonvoy is charging resort fees as high as $190 on points redemptions that competitors waive entirely, and a class-action lawsuit just made this every franchise owner's problem to explain at the front desk.

$7 Billion in Loyalty Points. Guess Who's Actually Paying for That Promise.

$7 Billion in Loyalty Points. Guess Who's Actually Paying for That Promise.

Marriott and Hilton are sitting on a combined $7 billion in unredeemed loyalty points, and executives are calling it a sign of strength. The owners writing checks for loyalty program fees every month might have a different word for it.