Ultimate guide to the Hilton Honors loyalty program

Hilton Honors is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs, with over 9,000 participating properties across 27 brands. I appreciate that the program offers excellent opportunities to earn Hilton points, valuable cobranded credit cards and multiple pathways to secure elite status.Although Hilton Honors isn't my primary hotel loyalty program, I maintain Hilton elite status through a cobranded credit card and stay at Hilton properties at least quarterly to maximize the up to $50 per quarter Hilton statement credit available through The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (enrollment is required; separate Hilton for Business enrollment is also required).So, whether you stay at Hilton properties weekly or annually, here's what you should know about the Hilton Honors program.What is Hilton Honors?Hilton Honors is the hotel loyalty program for Hilton hotels and resorts. It provides benefits and earnings on eligible stays at 27 Hilton brands, from full-service luxury brands like Waldorf Astoria and Conrad to select-service brands like Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton. Hilton also launched its Select by Hilton collection earlier this year, adding Yotel as the collection's f...