Best Western has now launched the Gift Cards (BW calls them Travel Cards) offer for stays in Australia and New Zealand. There are different offers for North America (read more here), Asia (read more here), and Turkey/Middle East (read more here).
Best Western Rewards members can earn up to $100 in Travel Cards for nights consumed between May 22 – September 4, 2023.
You can access this offer on Best Western’s website here.
READ MORE: Best Western Rewards Rate & Bonus Points Offers
You earn a $50 Travel Card after a first stay of two nights or longer and another $50 for a second stay of a minimum of two nights.
The page states that you must be a Best Western Rewards member in Australia or New Zealand to qualify for this offer.
The Travel Cards issued under this offer are in USD and expire on November 30, 2023.
Conclusion
This is the first one that clearly states that your Best Western Rewards members account must be in place in two countries to be eligible for the offer.
Best Western has now launched the offer in four markets. So why not have it globally for all of their hotels?
Frequently asked questions:
What is classified as an “eligible stay”?
An “eligible stay” for the purpose of this promotion is any two consecutive nights at the same Best Western branded hotel during the promotional period, with the exception of a stay booked through an online travel agency, a stay booked through a tour operator, and a stay booked at a special discounted rate (see BWR program rules for further information on eligibility criteria at www.bestwestern.com.au/rewards). Only one check-in/check-out permitted per eligible stay.
How long does it take to receive the Gift Card after I have completed my eligible stay(s)?
The Best Western Travel Gift Card will be send to you electronically 1-2 weeks after the completion of each eligible stay.
I am not a Best Western Rewards Member, can I still receive this offer?
Yes, however you must enroll as a BWR member and register for the offer prior to booking. Best Western Rewards is free to join.
Can all Best Western Rewards members participate?
Only Best Western Rewards members who reside in Australia and New Zealand are eligible for this promotion. Stays must be completed at any Best Western branded hotel in Australia or New Zealand.
Terms and conditions of this offer:
Best Western Rewards® (“BWR®) members (“Rewards Member(s)”) who (a) register for this promotion on bestwestern.com /rewardsrush2 or as otherwise permitted (e.g., at the front desk of any Best Western® branded hotel), (b) complete at least two (2) eligible night stays* between May 22, 2023 and September 4, 2023 (“Promotion Period”) at any Best Western branded hotel in Australia and New Zealand and (c) have a valid email address listed in the Rewards Member’s account profile at the time of registration for the promotion, will earn one (1) promotional $50 USD Best Western® Gift Card (“Gift Card(s)”). There is a limit of two (2) $50 USD Gift Cards or a total of $100 USD in Gift Cards per Rewards Member during the promotion. Gift Cards expire on November 30, 2023.
Promotion registration and BWR enrollment/membership is required prior to the first eligible night stay. Eligible night stays completed prior to promotion registration and BWR enrollment/membership will not count towards satisfying the promotion requirements. BWR enrollment may be completed by visiting bestwesternrewards.com.
Please allow approximately 1-2 weeks from completion of the eligible night stay to receive the Gift Card(s). The Gift Card(s) will be sent electronically to the Rewards Member’s email address (regardless of whether the Rewards Member has opted out of Best Western communications). The Gift Card(s) will not be sent via mail or any other means other than to the Rewards Member’s email address as registered in the Rewards Member’s account profile. Gift Card(s) expire on November 30, 2023. The expiration date will be stated on the Gift Card. No extensions, substitutions, or replacements available. The Gift Card(s) cannot be used to pay for the eligible night stay during which the Rewards Member qualified to receive the Gift Card(s) pursuant to this promotion. The Gift Card(s) can be used toward a subsequent stay after the Gift Card(s) is received. Visit travelcard.bestwestern.com for complete Gift Card terms and conditions.
Promotion is non-transferable. Promotion is not valid with any other offer, promotion, or discount. Promotion is subject to cancellation or change without notice. All BWR program rules apply. Visit bestwesternrewards.com for complete BWR program terms and conditions.
* An “eligible night stay” for the purpose of this promotion is defined as a night stay at any Best Western branded hotel in Australia and New Zealand, at a rate eligible for earning points, with the exception of a night booked through an online travel agency, a night booked through a tour operator, or a night booked at a special discounted rate (see BWR program rules for further information on eligibility criteria at bestwesternrewards.com). Eligible night stays can be consecutive or separate and at the same Best Western branded hotel or separate hotels. Eligible night stays that take place during the Promotion Period must be completed on or before September 4, 2023 to be counted towards the promotion.
**Rewards Members will be issued a Gift Card in USD currencies only.
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