Rewarding Travel

What we are about...

...you travelling well to destinations you want to see, using our luxury perks and/or your rewards points.

Rewarding Travel - A New-Age Travel Agent

We provide peace-of-mind for your ideal travel experiences.

Values

We respect and value your privacy.

We believe in treating folk fairly, openly and honestly.

We work hard at analysing options to result in your best possible travel experiences.

We respect the fact that others' opinions may differ from ours.

Booking Through Rewarding Travel Provides you With Top-Tier Perks - At No Additional Cost

When you book through us, at no additional cost to you above the standard rate, we obtain perks for you that are usually only accessible to the top status tier members, such as:

complimentary room upgrade subject to availability at check-in, but in some cases we can have it confirmed within 24 hours of you confirming your booking;
daily complimentary breakfast for 2 people per room booked;
property credits to use at the hotel restaurant or spa;
early check-in or late check-out

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These are available regardless of which hotel chain provides the best option for your stay, so you have greater flexibility without sacrificing comforts or perks.

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Reasons to use Rewarding Travel

We can:

advise you on destinations for your preferred trip
advise on hotels for your stay that best suit you for your trip - a combination of location and a "personality" best suited to your style
book and confirm your accommodation and perks you will receive
arrange flights through a ticketing partner (who charges a separate booking fee).

For a modest flat fee, we also offer a Concierge service to:

arrange transfers between your arrival and your hotel
using our local knowledge, construct an itinerary for you of what to see and do during your stay and make priority bookings on your behalf
ensure you receive VIP treatment throughout your stay.

What if I have tier status with a Loyalty Program?

We know the major programs very well. So we can help you find the best way to use your membership.

If staying at a property participating in your loyalty program, booking through us will result in you still receiving your rewards points and tier points - unlike booking through an OTA such as Expedia, Agoda etc. You cannot "double-dip: but you will receive the better of the perks associated with tier status and what we can obtain from our preferred status with different hotels.

Unfortunately, many programs regularly devalue their points and benefits or "re-categorise" properties, so many of the programs are not as valuable as they once were. Peak/Off-peak pricing or Dynamic pricing anyone?

The perks we obtain for you are independent of the hotel loyalty programs and unaffected by such changes.

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Not All Travel Advisors Are Equal

We are proud to be associated with the following programs which are by invitation-only and restricted to only top-tier Travel Advisors.

Rewarding Travel works with Virtuoso

Rewarding Travel is a Four Seasons Preferred Partner

Rewarding Travel is a Rosewood Elite partner

Rewarding Travel is a Sir Rocco's Knights travel advisor

Rewarding Travel is a Belmond Bellini Club travel advisor

Rewarding Travel is a Standard Hotels Secret Agent

Rewarding Travel is a Preferred Platinum travel advisor

Rewarding Travel is a Hyatt Prive travel advisor

Rewarding Travel is a IHG Luxury & Lifestyle travel advisor

Rewarding Travel is a Hilton Impresario travel advisor

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Travel Industry Accreditations

We are committed to ongoing training to remain knowledgable and provide evidence-based advice to you. Shown below is a sample of our accreditations.

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts Specialist Certificate of Completion

Langham Hotels Specialist - Training Certificate of Completion

Training Certificate of Completion - Accor Ambassador

Atlantis The Palm Certificate of Completion - Acccor Ambassador

Certificate of Training Completion - Lufthansa Group

Training Certificate of Completion - Qatar Airways

Training Certificate of Completion - Cathay Pacific

Certificate of Completion - Star Alliance

Training Certificate of Completion - Melia Hotels & Resorts

Training Certificate of Completion - Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

NH Hotels Group Expert - Certificate of Completion

Destination Weddings & Honeymoons - certificate of completion

Rewarding Travel - FAQ

Who is Rewarding Travel?

Rewarding Travel Pty Ltd ABN 36 737 107 725 is a travel agency. We are an affiliate of the Fora Travel group. Together we have access to specially negotiated arrangements for our clients with Virtuoso, Preferred Platinum, SLH WithIN, Hyatt Prive, Four Seasons Preferred, Belmond Bellini, Hilton Impresario, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle and others.

Will booking via Rewarding Travel cost me more?

No. You will pay the standard (flexible, best available) rate that anyone would pay if booking direct without our perks.

Can I book a hotel stay using Rewarding Travel if have tier status with a Loyalty Program?

Of course. You will receive the better of your loyalty program's tier entitlements and reward points in addition to the perks you receive by booking through us.

If I have tier status with a Hotel Loyalty Program and book using Rewarding Travel will I get a double upgrade?

Unfortunately no. Where there is an overlap between our perks and those of your tier status, you only receive a perk once.

Can I book an awards stay through Rewarding Travel?

Unfortunately no. We can help you with making cash bookings (for which you will earn points) and the tours and sights to see, but redeeming points for a stay can only be done through your member account.

Who is Virtuoso travel?

Virtuoso is essentially a travel agency network focused on luxury accommodations. With tens of thousands of approved travel advisors worldwide, Virtuoso uses it's contacts and purchasing power to allow you to enjoy extra elite-like benefits and perks when staying at thousands of luxury hotels and resorts around the world. The sweetest part is that you won’t need to pay extra to enjoy these benefits.

How can I join Virtuoso?

It isn't open to the public. Only travel advisors can join Virtuoso and they are selected and join only by invitation.
To obtain the special amenities, you must book directly with a Virtuoso accredited travel advisor, such as Rewarding Travel.

What are Virtuoso benefits?

Virtuoso benefits may vary by hotel and property, but they are all valuable benefits that usually include room upgrades upon arrival, early check-in/late check-out (all subject to availability), spa discounts, food and beverage credits and daily breakfast for 2.

Who owns Virtuoso Travel?

Virtuoso was founded by Jesse Upchurch in 1986. Virtuoso is a private company with Jesse's son Matthew D. Upchurch currently as CEO and has hundreds of employees.