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02/07/2010 Southwest to remodel Rapid Rewards Quick Stat, Qatar: Telecom Qtel awards reach 2 billion points 02/05/2010 U.K.: Barclaycard announces first Freedom partners Quick Stat: Priority Club Rewards redemptions rise in 2009 India: 3rd annual Loyalty Awards winners 02/04/2010 Food Lion, Unilever team for mobile marketing Quick Stat, Brazil: Multiplus IPO under projections Quick Stat, France: Flying Blue frequent-flyer program picks up enrollment pace 02/03/2010 IHG Priority Club Rewards announces Luckiest Loser competition Can frequent-flyer miles be inherited? Discover introduces build-your-own-card tool Safeway discontinues Mileage Plus earning option Tropicana launches Tropicana Juicy Rewards and animated origami India: IndianOil extends XTRAREWARDS Loyalty Card 02/02/2010 Vietnam: Caravelle Hotel launches Caravelle Heritage Club program QANTAS reports Frequent Flyer success United to bring Unlimited Domestic Upgrades to elite frequent-flyer members United Mileage Plus introduces one-way flight redemptions Marriott Rewards introduces earn-velocity benefits to its credit cards 02/01/2010 Dubai: Commercial Bank partners with Emirates Airlines Reno casinos get more aggressive with loyalty programs Super Bowl LV (for loyalty value) Australia: Virgin Atlantic Airways announces additional frequent-flyer benefits U.K.: Domino’s rewards brand loyalty via Facebook campaign Delta integrates Northwest reservation systems Asia: Bangkok Airlines joins Etihad Guest Christopher & Banks plans loyalty program Ukraine: Premier Hotels Launches Premiere Club 01/29/2010 Loyalty programs give out rewards but don’t fully connect with members 01/28/2010 Canada: Metro Inc. plans new loyalty card Hilton sponsors GRAMMY benefit sweeps 01/27/2010 American Airlines Cargo expands Business ExtrAA Program Royal Apollo Online Casino upgrades rewards and promotions Busch’s Grocer Launches personalized online shopping and savings program Malaysia: Hong Leong Bank issues rewards debit card Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air team for Haiti relief effort U.S. Bank Helps FlexPerks Visa Customers Offset New Airline Baggage Fees Continental Airlines announces steps to assist in Haiti Delta Hotels makes it easier for members to receive Gold status 01/26/2010 Chase Ultimate Rewards partners with Points International in the U.S. Chase Community Giving announces winning charities Accor, Institut Pasteur Partner to Prevent Emerging Diseases Germany: Payback mobilizes thousands of members for Haiti 01/25/2010 Delta introduces new SkyMiles Marketplace U.K.: Number of cashback reward cards falls significantly Hotel loyalty through free internet access 2009 coupon redemption up 27 percent: report Giant Eagle uses loyalty data to alert customers to recall U.K.: Barclaycard to offer Barclaycard Freedom program Malaysia: AirAsia X considers frequent-flyer program 01/24/2010 Canada: Student Price Card announces U.S. expansion 01/22/2010 Mexico: Sol Meliá Supports Earthquake Victims In Haiti Mirvac Hotels & Resorts Joins Global Hotel Alliance Doubletree Donates $50,000 to Haiti Recovery Speed Rewards and the Official Tweet Crew Team 01/21/2010 Cricket Communications launches loyalty Program Saudi Arabia: Mobily expands Neqaty with new deal U.K.: Orange and Barclaycard partner for cash back card ClubShop Rewards allowing members to help with Haitian relief effort Lowe’s and Amex announce new credit card for business IHG encourages points donation for Haitian earthquake relief Tasti D-Lite to reward for social networking CVS/pharmacy details ExtraCare savings, announces bonus promotion Do good, get rewarded Rewards for public transit riders and local business shoppers Australia: Priceline health and beauty reward program reaps benefits Canada: AIR MILES partners with Canadian Red Cross to help Haiti Canada: Starwood and American Express extend relationship zpizza offering slices with a mobile experience Malaysia: Citibank offering passion and rewards Motorola’s new loyalty solution for retailers Customers earn millions through TXU Energy Cash Back program Moms like free stuff, technology and talking Citi enables ThankYou Network members to donate to Haiti relief 01/20/2010 Duane Reade launches FlexRewards MICHELIN OnWay program using Bosch for contact center 01/19/2010 Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy protection Leisure travel interest up: Starwood Survey 01/14/2010 Hotels.com upgrading WelcomeRewards program Malaysia: Tesco rewards customers for reusing bags U.K.: Mobile phone payments go mainstreem in 2011 India: Kingfisher Airlines revamps King Club, adds new tier Sainsbury’s plays loyalty card in price war Bank of America offers cash back or triple rewards U.S. Bankruptcy Court Confirms Crabtree & Evelyn’s reorganization plan AAdvantage members encouraged to contribute to Haiti Discover says market ripe for contactless stickers UAE: Etihad launches iPhone app for loyalty program Lego using social media, iPhone to build customer loyalty Free cookies and popcorn Spirit Airlines encourages Haitian donations 01/13/2010 IHG offers bonus points from February to April Best Western could reduce points required for nights Celayix Software launches new referral reward program Outback’s loyalty adventure begins 01/12/2010 Continental and Delta raise checked baggage fees Ho ho Tesco Celebrity Cruises launches Designed for You 01/11/2010 Hilton HHonors members earn a free night for every four stays Amex announces new partners, ability to pay taxes with points 01/07/2010 Cyprus: Bank launches Visa card for women QSR industry not using loyalty to full potential Office Depot launches Worklife Rewards in Puerto Rico Marriott Rewards’ running a MegaBonus Promotion Virgin America launches Operation Chihuahua Starwood gives more rewards for more nights FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature card makes 2009 best list Southwest rewarding Colorado Rapid Rewards members with free award ticket Rutter’s loyalty program growing quickly Spain: Pepephone adds airline tickets to redemption options India: Air India considering program partnership with Continental U.K.: Pub offering cash back on beer U.K.: Hachette launches magazine loyalty club U.K.: Halifax launches Reward accounts VOILA Hotel Rewards signs new partner Egypt: BNP Paribas Egypt launches Visa reward program Intercontinental Hotels Group predicts 2010 travel trends U.K.: Nectar offers points for walking HomeCard helps consumers save for down payment Coupon inserts increased in 2009 01/06/2010 Borders Group announces new VP of customer loyalty 12/23/2009 Top 10 Tips To Save Holiday Green Using Reward Points, Airline Miles 12/17/2009 Kenya Airways launches credit card loyalty program Hilton Worldwide and Virgin America announce partnership More hotel program members redeeming for merchandise Velocity Rewards expanding in the Pacific Canada: WestJet, RBC marketing new MasterCards Germany: PAYBACK in the news Optimum Rewards giving away $2,000 a day in online game Delta, Virgin Blue Airlines Group launch marketing alliance US Airways matching Dividend Miles donations Banks mailing more rewards credit card offers Harris Teeter’s new Oral Care Club Kroger customers earn free wireless Chase and Facebook announce winners of Chase Community Giving Choice Hotels rewards members with triple points, Hawaii sweepstakes Prepaid cards adding reward programs Australia: Qantas frequent flyer points expire more quickly Wyndham Rewards expands to Mexico with double miles promotion Delta Air Lines wins Business Traveler magazine awards Hilton tightens up loyalty program Integrating mobile coupons with payments Amex testing charge card for twenty-somethings Coupons.com’s iPhone app now available This program is for the birds...and their feathered friends Credit cardholders spend less, consider rewards P&G and Kroger end coupon deal
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