With the hotel industry recovering, building a base of loyal guests is more important than ever. Just about every hotel has a loyalty program. And when these programs are created and implemented properly, they provide real value, differentiate the customer experience your hotel delivers, and turn your guests into brand advocates.

So, just what goes into an effective loyalty program?

Loylogic, a leading provider of loyalty technology solutions, recently announced the results of the 2010 Frequent Traveler Survey that was conducted to gauge frequent travelers’ opinions towards their current loyalty programs and reward redemption. The results of the survey indicate a shift in satisfaction of rewards currently offered by loyalty programs and show the need for a wider variety of reward options to effectively engage consumers - especially frequent travelers.

Findings such as these are the driving force behind some of the trends we are seeing in hotel industry. Here is a look at a few of these trends.

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