InsideFlyer has a hotel loyalty programs report as their June 2008 cover story.

Hilton is recommended based on the variables analyzed towards hotel points earning and redemption. HHonors was incredibly easy to earn bonus points for many years with numerous online promotional offers, but as many loyal HHonors members know, the good targeted promotions frequently pass you by these days.

Promotions and special offers make all the difference in the world when it comes to comparing hotel loyalty programs. A simple comparison based on the static earnings of base points, elite bonus points, and standard hotel night redemptions is classic analysis in a dynamic world of bonus points promotions, free nights, and cash and points booking opportunities.