But everyday loyalty programs that extend beyond the travel landscape are making their own mark on the industry, too. And while most of these awards were decided by our team of subject matter experts, two categories — Best Hotel Elite Status and Best Hotel Loyalty Program — were selected using a data-backed methodology. Without further ado, these are the hotels and loyalty programs that wowed us this year in our On the Ground TPG Awards category. We saw multiple outdoor-focused hotel collections emerge across points hotel companies, as well as the debut of nature-centric hotel brands that give travelers access to the great outdoors — while still enjoying the luxuries of an elevated hotel. Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel.