Research
Intelligence, not inspiration.
Briefings on the programs, policies and rules that shape how our clients travel, written for owners and the people who run travel for their companies and families.
Hilton now rewards spend as well as nights, and Hyatt and Wyndham have changed what a free night costs. Here is what that means for executives who stay on the company's account and for families who redeem the points.
October 12, 2026 · 4 min read Frequent Flyer Programs Airline status now follows the money, including when the company buys the ticket October 12, 2026 · 4 min read Cruise Line Loyalty Programs Cruise loyalty for family trips and company reward sailings: the 2026 changes October 12, 2026 · 4 min read Global Roaming Plans Staying connected abroad: carrier passes, travel eSIMs and local SIMs in 2026 October 12, 2026 · 4 min readOur method
Every briefing answers five questions.
What changed
The facts, with dates and sources.
Why it matters
What the change means for a company of a few hundred people and the family behind it.
Who is affected
Which travelers, and which decisions, it touches.
What we recommend
Practical steps, in order.
What silentVIP manages
What we take care of on our clients' behalf, so they don't have to.
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