Radisson Hotels and Choice Privileges reached an agreement in 2022 that Choice would take over Radisson Hotels Americas and eventually merge the program with Choice Privileges.
The first step of program mergers is usually the ability to convert points, and Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas have now enabled this.
You can convert Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas points at a 2:1 ratio. A maximum of 250,000 Choice Privileges and 500,000 Radisson Rewards Americas points can be converted in one transaction. You can convert up to 12 times a year from each program.
Radisson Rewards Americas Email:
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Conclusion
This is the first and perhaps the most significant step in merging the two programs. Members can easily redeem Radisson hotels using Choice Privileges points and vice versa.
Remember that this only applies to awards at Radisson Hotels Americas hotels and Radisson Rewards Americas members, not Radisson Hotels and Radisson Rewards that the Chinese government owns.
Exchange Program Terms:
The exchange rate between Radisson Rewards Americas Points and Choice Privileges Points is 2:1. So, every 2 points exchanged out of your Radisson Rewards Americas account results in 1 point being delivered to your Choice Privileges account. Conversely, every 1 point exchanged out of your Choice Privileges account results in 2 Points being delivered to your Radisson Rewards Americas account. Minimum exchange amounts are 1,000 Radisson Rewards Americas Points or 500 Choice Privileges Points, and all exchanges must be divisible by those amounts. You may conduct up to 12 Point exchanges from each program in a rolling 365 day period. The maximum amount of Choice Privileges Points that you may exchange in a single transaction is 250,000 points, while the maximum amount of Radisson Rewards Americas Points that you may exchange in a single transaction is 500,000 points. The Exchange Program is operated by Points.com; see https://choicehotels.com/choice-privileges/rewards-exchange-radisson-terms for full terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions by Choice:
What is Choice Privileges?
Choice Privileges is the loyalty program of Choice Hotels. As a Choice Privileges member, you’ll start earning rewards beginning with your first stay. And the more you stay, the more points and perks you’ll earn.
What is Radisson Rewards Americas?
Radisson Rewards Americas is the loyalty program of Radisson Hotels Americas. With Radisson Rewards Americas you can earn and redeem points at 600+ hotels in the United States, Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America. Enjoy exclusive benefits from the moment you join.
How do I exchange points between Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas?
Click “Exchange Points” above to enter the Rewards Exchange and follow the steps to exchange points between Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas.
What is the point exchange rate between Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas?
When exchanging points from Choice Privileges to Radisson Rewards Americas, the point exchange rate is 1 Choice Privileges point = 2 Radisson Rewards Americas points. Similarly, when exchanging points from Radisson Rewards Americas to Choice Privileges, the point exchange rate is 2 Radisson Rewards Americas points = 1 Choice Privileges point.
How many points can I exchange?
There is no limit on the number of points that can be exchanged between Choice Privileges and Radisson Rewards Americas, though members may exchange up to 250,000 Choice Privileges points or 500,000 Radisson Rewards Americas points per transaction and are limited to participating in up to 12 exchange transactions per year from each program.