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Marriott Bonvoy Award Prices Rose 6% Between June and July 2026
We compared award and cash pricing on 9,107 Marriott properties across two snapshots, June 23 and July 18, 2026, on identical stay dates. Points rose about 6% while cash slipped about 1%, and the select-service brands took the hardest hit.
Which Hotel Points Are Actually Worth It at All-Inclusive Resorts?
We compared cash and award rates across 161 all-inclusive resorts in five loyalty programs. Wyndham and Hilton both beat their own program averages, and even where a category lags, specific brands like Hyatt's Miraval and Jamaica Secrets resorts still deliver strong value.
The Best Travel MCP for Points and Miles
If you travel on points and miles, the hard part isn't earning them — it's knowing when to burn them and squeezing every cent of value out of each redemption. The Gondola MCP gives your AI agent cash-vs-points comparisons, cents-per-point math, and direct booking that keeps every reward, so it can actually make the call for you.
How to Search Every Hotel Suite in the World (And Why Nobody Could Until Now)
Suites have always been the hardest hotel rooms to find and compare. Gondola's suite search is the first tool that lets you search every suite across every major chain, with points and cash pricing side by side.
Which Hyatts Are Most Likely to Get Devalued? A Data-Driven Look
We analyzed 1.1 million+ rate observations across 1,927 Hyatt properties to predict which ones face the most devaluation pressure under the new award chart. The data points to a handful of Park Hyatts and premium resorts, while 40% of the portfolio is actually at or below fair value.
Marriott Raised the FNC Top-Up Limit: Here's What It Actually Means
Marriott increased the free night certificate top-up from 15,000 to 25,000 points. The short version: your 35k cert now reaches 92% of the portfolio, your 50k cert covers 96%, and properties like the Ritz-Carlton Maui and London EDITION are finally in play.
How to Make the Most of Your Marriott Points in Europe This Summer
Europe offers some of the highest-value Marriott Bonvoy redemptions this summer. Learn how to get 1.2 to 1.7 cents per point at iconic properties like The Gritti Palace in Venice using Gondola.
Battle of the Brands: Marriott vs. Hilton vs. Hyatt Point Redemptions
Which hotel loyalty program gives you the best bang for your points? We break down Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt redemptions with real data on points value, credit card synergy, and total effective returns.
Hotel Rate Drops Are More Common Than You Think -- Here's How I Learned to Save Hundreds
Hotel rates drop more often than you think, and you can save hundreds if you know how to take advantage of it. Learn how Gondola's rate monitoring catches drops on both cash and points bookings automatically.
Last-Minute Summer Travel Hack: How I Found an Affordable Beach Getaway Using Points (Even When Prices Were Crazy)
Even during peak summer travel, I found a luxury beachfront Hyatt resort for just 35,000 points per night using Gondola's Deals Page -- saving hundreds compared to the $644 cash rate.
When Is It Worth It to Buy Hotel Points? A Smart Traveler's Guide
Buying hotel points can unlock luxury stays for a fraction of the cash rate -- but only if you know when the math works. Here's a guide to making smart points purchases with real valuations.
How Third-Party Hotel Booking Sites Are Costing You Money and Flexibility (And Why Gondola is Different)
Third-party booking sites like Expedia and Hotels.com cost you loyalty points, status perks, and flexibility. Learn how Gondola books directly with hotels while stacking rewards for over 16% back.