Online travel giant Expedia will now allow loyalty program members to redeem points directly for online hotel bookings. Previously, Expedia members were required to turn their points into a coupon ...

Online travel comparison site Expedia will allow rewards program members to spend loyalty points on hotel stays. The new policy means that Expedia customers will no longer need to convert their points ...

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