Whether it’s advancing in your career or conquering the latest video game, leveling up feels good. If you’re a smart consumer, you also know there’s a certain joy to gamifying your purchases through loyalty programs or getting freebies just for showing up.
When it comes to planning your next getaway, Booking.com(Opens in a new tab)’s Genius program(Opens in a new tab) is how you get the most out of your PTO. The concept is simple: the more you stay, the more you get. With each level, you unlock fresh privileges — including an instant 10% discount right when you sign up.
Just in case you need a few more reasons to travel more, here they are.
Easy to get — it’s free!
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When you sign up, you’re automatically bumped up to Level 1, which opens the door to 10% off (Opens in a new tab)at some 390,000 participating properties around the world. For the ultimate win-win, you get to keep your travel rewards forever — meaning once you join, you have lifetime access that you’ll never lose even if you don’t go anywhere. Sound good? It gets better because every trip you take brings you closer to a bigger discount and more attractive benefits.
Easy to keep
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Love the ease of rolling out of bed and heading straight to a hotel breakfast? When you move up to Level 2 after completing five stays in two years, participating properties will treat you to a complimentary breakfast on select stays. You’ll also get star treatment at check-in with free upgrades depending on the property and availability. At this level, you save up to 15%(Opens in a new tab) on room rates before taxes and fees right from the get-go when you book.
Easy to grow
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Think you could get used to cushy perks like free breakfast and upgrades? Keep going and when you hit 15 stays in two years, you’ll jump up a notch to Level 3. With this VIP status, you gain priority support on all bookings and direct access to a live agent if you need help changing or canceling reservations. You’ll score up to 20% off(Opens in a new tab) stays before taxes and fees — and be first in line for any new and exciting rewards Booking.com(Opens in a new tab) rolls out in the future.
