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The Upgraded Points Podcast: Exclusive Interview With Hilton Honors VP [Episode 58]

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Hilton Honors made some big moves recently, so we decided it was time to take a deep dive into this program. We’re being joined by the Vice President of Hilton Honors, Brad Anderson, to get an inside look at what’s new, what’s changed, and what guests need to know about the brand-new Diamond Reserve elite tier.

“The Upgraded Points Podcast” is your essential points-and-miles travel podcast. Each episode includes insider tips, real-world travel experiences, and points-and-miles strategies from the experts at Upgraded Points.

Exclusive Interview With Brad Anderson, VP Hilton Honors

In today’s episode, hosts Katie Corrigan Seemann and Chris Hassan sit down with the Vice President of Hilton Honors, Brad Anderson, to discuss all things Hilton.

They’ll explain the new elite tier, Diamond Reserve, and what that means for current Hilton Honors elite members. Brad shares some exciting new hotel openings for 2026, including The Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, new Conrad locations in Athens, Corfu, and Kuala Lumpur, a Nomad in Singapore, a Waldorf Astoria in Sydney, and more. Plus, he shares his favorite Hilton hotel and the one he’s most excited to try.

Finally, Brad reveals the top 4 Hilton hotel locations for points redemptions, including the most popular, a Hawaiian resort that just completed a huge $350M renovation.

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About Katie Corrigan Seemann

Katie has been in the points and miles game since 2015 and started her own blog in 2016. She’s been freelance writing since then, and her work has been featured in publications like Travel + Leisure, LongWeekends Magazine, AAA The Extra Mile, Forbes Advisor, and Fortune Recommends.

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