Loyalty Economics

United Kingdom

Jun 16, 2026

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6 min read

Everyman vs Everyicon vs Everywhere

How many visits does it take to justify Everyman Cinema’s £95, £350 and £680 UK memberships?

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IHG

Jun 15, 2026

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3 min read

An IHG Award as an Insurance Policy

Using IHG Points & Cash to solve a housing problem before an internship starts.

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Hilton

Jun 11, 2026

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4 min read

Hilton Nottingham Review

A convenient city-centre base with better redemption value than expected

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MGM

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

MGM Offers Changed Again

Freeplay fell, Bellagio tightened, and the repricing pattern became more interesting.

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Expat Logistics

Marriott UK Debit Card: What It Really Costs to Run

May 5, 2026

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2 min read

Marriott UK Debit Card: What It Really Costs to Run

An early look at the real costs. The FX isn’t as simple as it appears, and most of the value depends on what you do next.

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Miles & Points Psychology

Cash and Points and the Problem with “Value per Point”

Apr 24, 2026

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3 min read

Cash and Points and the Problem with “Value per Point”

Why the headline number can point you in the wrong direction

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MGM

Does Cancelling a Comp Stay Affect MGM Offers?

Mar 21, 2026

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2 min read

Does Cancelling a Comp Stay Affect MGM Offers?

A small test of booking intent vs. actual behavior

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MGM

Feb 23, 2026

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3 min read

Why Is MGM Comping Me?

How casino loyalty models price identity and captured spend.

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Hilton

Feb 11, 2026

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4 min read

When Loyalty Becomes Wholesale

Hilton reimbursement mechanics, SLH economics, and why Calala’s $2,510 rebate exposes the tension

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Loyalty Economics

Everyman vs Everyicon vs Everywhere

An IHG Award as an Insurance Policy

Hilton Nottingham Review

MGM Offers Changed Again

Marriott UK Debit Card: What It Really Costs to Run

Cash and Points and the Problem with “Value per Point”

Does Cancelling a Comp Stay Affect MGM Offers?

Why Is MGM Comping Me?

When Loyalty Becomes Wholesale

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