Paid Hotel Loyalty Programs 2025 | Taj Epicure vs Accor Plus vs ITC Culinaire vs Connoisseur Club

Are paid hotel memberships actually worth your money? We break down India's top hotel loyalty programs including Taj Epicure, Accor Plus, ITC Culinaire, Connoisseur Club and Emirates Skywards Plus to help you decide which ones deliver real value for your travel goals.

Featured Guest: Srini - Apple consultant, marathon runner across 13 countries, and Kashmir to Kanyakumari cyclist who's mastered the art of extracting maximum value from every rupee spent.

Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer: Paid Hotel Loyalty Programs
02:48 Meet the Hosts & Special Guest Srini
06:21 Unpacking Accor Plus: Is It Worth It?
14:11 Accor Plus Benefits: Dining, Vouchers & Lounge Access
18:13 A Framework for Accor Plus: Who Is It For?
28:49 Answering Key Apprehensions About Accor Plus
37:05 The Ultimate Stacking Strategy with Accor
40:17 For Special Occasions: Taj Epicure Program
45:07 Top Properties to Use Your Taj Vouchers
55:28 The Downsides of Taj Epicure
57:37 For Foodies: The ITC Culinaire Program
1:02:17 A Food Lover's Guide to ITC Restaurants
1:15:52 Other Programs: Club Marriott & IHG Ambassador
1:21:50 The Underrated Connoisseur Club by Leela
1:28:56 Pro Tip: Status Matching & Final Thoughts

🏨 Key Programs Covered:
Accor Plus: ₹19,000 - Silver status, 2 free nights, dining discounts
Taj Epicure: ₹25,000/₹50,000 - Free nights at premium properties
ITC Culinaire: ₹19,500 - Dining benefits & luxury stays
Leela Connoisseur Club: ₹18,000-₹41,000 - 50% dining discounts

✈️ Bonus: Emirates Skywards Plus: ₹72,000 - Premium airline benefits

🎯 Who should watch:
✓ Planning luxury hotel stays in India
✓ Considering paid hotel memberships
✓ Want to maximize dining & travel benefits
✓ Looking for family vacation value options
✓ Interested in status matching strategies

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⭐ Golden Nuggets:
✓ How to break even on ₹19,000 Accor Plus investment
✓ Secret properties where Taj Epicure delivers 3x value
✓ Why ITC restaurants are India's hidden gems
✓ Emirates upgrade hacks for business class travel • Status matching strategies before buying memberships

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