✈ Marriott Award Redemption Fees, How to Avoid Resort Fees & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: The best credit cards to jump-start elite status in 2022 [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jan 12, 2022 SPONSORED BY [TPG] FORGET THE FEES If there’s one resolution we should all have this year it’s to avoid paying unnecessary fees. Luckily, hotel brands like Hyatt and Hilton always wave resort fees on award stays, a major perk that can save you serious money. Marriott, unfortunately, doesn’t — but there are [ways to get your money's worth]( when you do have to pay. - [Here’s how to avoid paying resort fees]( - [My new ‘trick’ for avoiding resort and destination fees on last-minute stays]( Outside of resort fees, it’s always important to check your bill to see exactly what you’re paying for and to dispute any inaccuracies. For example, some hotel guests have found [mistaken redemption surcharges on award-night stays]( and a new trend of [vague “sustainability fees”]( seems to be appearing at select Marriott properties. Like always, we’ll be here to let you know when we find pesky fees and share tips to avoid them. Tanner Saunders, Hotel Reporter Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](#). FROM OUR PARTNER SPONSORED BY [TPG] If enjoying amenities like fine dining, multiple pools, numerous kids’ clubs and five miles of sandy beaches sounds like your idea of a getaway, the Atlantis Bahamas has you covered. Check out the January sale for travel through February 2023. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [The best credit cards to jump-start elite status in 2022]( Get on the fast track to elite status this year. [Read more]( [Amex opens new wellness area in the Houston Centurion Lounge]( The 8,500-square-foot space is getting a new wellness lounge designed in partnership with leading mental wellness brand Calm. [Read more]( [United has 3,000 employees out with COVID as staff shortages continue]( That equals roughly 4% of its U.S. workforce. [Read more]( [Why I loved my first-ever all-inclusive hotel experience]( And why you might love an all-inclusive experience, too. [Read more]( [Check your account: Hilton elite nights posting for 2022, alongside other major programs]( Most major programs have issued their 2022 elite credits. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Last chance: Final day to apply for the Amex Business Platinum before its annual fee goes up]( 2 [Norwegian Cruise Line cancels more sailings amid COVID-19 surge]( 3 [3 more cruise lines to require COVID-19 vaccine booster shots]( 4 [You can currently buy points and miles with up to a 100% bonus — but should you?]( 5 [8 ways to make the most out of a theme park trip]( 6 [Ending tomorrow: Earn 5% cash back on groceries for Chase Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited]( 7 [How to submit a cellphone insurance claim for the Ink Business Preferred]( 8 [You can do both: 3 strategies I used to perfect my credit score and still earn points]( 9 [CDC and State Department tell Americans to avoid travel to Canada as COVID-19 cases peak]( 10 [Faster path to status and new perks: Norwegian Cruise Line revamps its loyalty program]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](#) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page](#) for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022