Description

We just returned from our meetup in San Antonio for Fiesta. There were over 150 Award Travel 101 and members from the Award Travel 201 communities in attendance. We had a great group of speakers who shared their stories and tips:

• Justin Vacula (Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast) blew everybody’s minds with creative ways to hit minimum spend and earn status (Podcast Episode 43)
• Toni Perkins-Southam (Forbes Advisor) shared deals over the years as well as the one most important aspects of the Award Travel (Podcast Episode 51)
• Logan Robinson (Aligned Incentives) discussed how to simplify meeting minimum spends
• Ryan Smith (AwardWallet) shared some under-the-radar card perks and benefits (Podcast Episode 48)

Links to Other Topics Discussed

• Elevated American Express Business Platinum offer
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith is now bookable with Hyatt points
• Lufthansa First class bookable with LifeMiles
• New rules/laws/protections

Where to Find Us

1. The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.
2. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
3. You can also email us at 101@award.travel
4. Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here
5. Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026

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