Solertium is proud to have partnered with the Frequent Traveler Awards to run the voting application for their 2011 awards. Travelers from around the world voted for their favorite loyalty programs in a variety of categories, and we congratulate the winners:
Program of the Year
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Promotion for Redemption (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Delta SkyMiles (in deference to the carrier's move to drop last-minute booking fees)
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Kingfisher Airlines King Club
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Promotion for Earning (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Redemption Ability (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Hilton HHonors
Europe and Africa Airline: SAS Eurobonus
Europe and Africa Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: El Al Matmid Club
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: IHG Priority Club Rewards
Best Elite-Level Program (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: United Airlines Mileage Plus
The Americas Hotel: Hyatt Gold Passport
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: Hyatt Gold Passport
Best Customer Service (Airline & Hotel)
The Americas Airline: Air Canada Aeroplan
The Americas Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Europe and Africa Airline: Lufthansa Miles & More
Europe and Africa Hotel: Marriott Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Airline: Emirates Skywards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania Hotel: Accor A Club
Best Loyalty Credit Card
The Americas: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Visa
Europe and Africa: American Express Membership Rewards
Middle East and Asia/Oceania: Kingfisher Airlines American Express First Card
Loyalty Leadership Award
American Airlines AAdvantage
British Airways Executive Club