Forte has several Frequent Guest Programs: Le Carte Noir (for Le Meridian); PointsCard; an over 55's scheme; a travel arrangers scheme; Moments (co-branded with Mastercard).

They also have one of the fastest earning rates in the industry spending £355 ($570) on accom & food currently earns a free night, (This is not a promo).

Their promos are exceptional. Recently there was a stay 3 nights and receive a case of wine (and it was decent stuff). Compare that to HI Priority Club.

There existing loyalty schemes are being revamped later this year and launched under the 'Moments' brand.

Come on Inside Flyer. Isn't it time you took the N American bias away from this board? What about Accor? What about Sofitel? Oberoi? Kempinski? Orbis? Dusit? Shangri-La? Taj?

I am not saying all of these deserve a place on this board, but I am saying the current list is very N American biased and some of the smaller US chains being included is out of proportion to their significance.

And please, no 'Other Hotels' forums. These properties have FF schemes. They have extensive property portfolios and they have millions of guests. What they don't have is a high US presence. Why should that make them second rate?

Nick