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Hotel elite status can give you some of the best perks in the travel industry from free meals, luxury room upgrades, free nights, and so much more. So today, let's break down hotel elite status from the big four to show you how you can shortcut your way to VIP treatment without spending 60 nights a year in hotels!

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0:00-Hotel Status Basics
1:25-Marriott Bonvoy
3:54-Hilton Honors
5:21-IHG One Rewards
6:47-World of Hyatt
8:53-Which Program is Best?