Though loyalty programs in various forms have been in existence for a long time, credit for popularizing and institutionalizing them goes to the airline industry.
Topguest checks-in and gets acquired by ezRez Software
December 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Social media check-in and loyalty service Topguest has been acquired by ezRez Software, which counts major loyalty programs among its clients.
UsingMiles loyalty tracker introduces subscription model
October 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
Testing the loyalty of its customer base, rewards program tracker UsingMiles.com is adding a subscription service to its offerings.
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Traxo and AwardWallet urge travelers to get Southwest back on track
October 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Two loyalty program tracking sites, Traxo and AwardWallet, are urging travelers to contact Southwest Airlines to reverse its no-tracking policy.
United Airlines, PayPal and ezRez to turn miles and points into digital currency
October 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
Growing out of a partnership between ezRez Software and PayPal, members of United Airlines’ MileagePlus loyalty program are expected next year to be able to use miles to pay for products and services directly from merchants who accept PayPal.
Traxo shows travel clout with Travel Score and perks
June 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Social media buffs have Klout scores to show off, but now itinerary management service Traxo hopes its new Traxo Travel Score will also be a badge of honor.
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UsingMiles.com launches beta, snags funding and a CEO
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
UsingMiles.com introduced its site in beta, and publicized the hiring of Jon Nordmark, who invested in the company in 2009, as its new CEO.
Loyalty Partner Solutions taps Ness Technologies for software engineering
January 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Loyalty Partner Solutions entered into a $6 million contract to use Ness Technologies’ software products lab in Bangalore, India, to further develop Loyalty Partner Solutions’ product suite.
Southwest sends legal warning to TripIt, which complies
October 21, 2010 By 12 Comments
Users of TripIt’s premium service can no longer use TripIt Pro to track their Southwest Rapid Rewards after the airline sent a cease and desist letter to the itinerary management service.
TopGuest to blend FourSquare, Facebook check-in with hotel rewards
June 14, 2010 By 7 Comments
Check-in at a participating hotel using any geo-location service, from foursquare to the much-anticipated Facebook check-in feature, and TopGuest will give you bonus points and special offers.
