MYTH: I Won’t Get My Points if I Book Through a Travel Agent

At Collective Travel Design, we hear this concern often: “If I book with you, I won’t earn my hotel points, right?”

Let’s go ahead and bust that myth.

The Truth:

When you book through a boutique travel agency like ours, not only can you still earn your hotel loyalty points — you can often maximize them.

Here’s why:

As professional travel advisors, we work directly with top-tier hotel partners and preferred supplier networks. That means when we book your hotel, we’re usually booking directly into the system of the brand you love — whether that’s Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, or another program. Your loyalty number is attached, your perks are tracked, and your points are earned.

In many cases, you’ll even receive added VIP benefits that aren’t available when booking on your own — think complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, early check-in, and late check-out — all while still earning your usual points. Sometimes we are even able to get you double points!

Why We Care:

At Collective Travel Design, we don’t believe in shortcuts — we believe in better service.

We built our agency on the value of intentional, elevated travel experiences. That includes working with the brands and benefits that matter to you — not steering you away from them.

If you’ve spent years curating your hotel loyalty status, that’s something we respect. We’re here to help you leverage it, not lose it.

Our Promise:

We aren’t here to replace the perks you love — we’re here to enhance them.

When you work with us, your status is acknowledged, your points are preserved, and your experience is elevated from start to finish.

TL;DR

Yes, you can absolutely earn hotel loyalty points when you book with Collective Travel Design. In fact, we’ll often help you get even more value from your loyalty programs — not less.