Bilt, known for its rent and housing rewards program, has launched “Bilt Home Away from Home,” a new luxury travel platform developed in partnership with Virtuoso, the global network for luxury and experiential travel. The “Home Away from Home” platform aims to connect Bilt members with iconic hotels globally, integrating renowned dining and bar establishments that are considered local institutions. This initiative extends Bilt’s reward philosophy—originally focused on housing and neighborhood spending—into the luxury travel sector, leveraging Virtuoso’s expertise in high-end travel experiences.Members booking through the platform will receive specific benefits, including potential room upgrades upon arrival, daily breakfast for two, early check-in and late check-out (all subject to availability at check-in), and an exclusive $100 food and beverage credit at select hotels. Additional perks may be offered at certain properties.Every booking includes access to Bilt’s dedicated concierge platform, which provides end-to-end trip planning assistance. This service offers personalized details within hotel rooms, logistical support such as car services, and curated experiences in destination neighborhoods. The concierge service is facilitated by dedicated travel advisors from Virtuoso agencies. Additionally, Bilt plans to introduce personalized neighborhood guides later this year, offering recommendations for local dining and cultural experiences.The “Home Away from Home” program utilizes Bilt’s connected commerce platform, which facilitates collaboration between Virtuoso travel advisors and Bilt members. This integrated approach is designed to combine flights, hotels, and local benefits into unified itineraries, with ongoing support available via text, email, and in-app messaging.The platform is immediately available to Bilt’s Platinum and Gold members. Bilt emphasizes that this travel offering is a natural extension of its existing rewards ecosystem, which includes a 1:1 points transfer program and rewards accumulation through a network of over 40,000 neighborhood merchants.Ankur Jain, Founder and CEO of Bilt, stated that the company is building a collection of properties intended to provide a sense of belonging for travelers, no matter their global location.Bilt, launched in June 2021, operates as a payments and commerce network designed to convert housing and neighborhood expenditures into rewards. It is recognized as the first program to enable members to earn rewards on rent and HOA payments, alongside offering pathways to homeownership. The Bilt Alliance, a network developed with major residential owners and operators, encompasses more than 4.5 million homes across the U.S. Bilt’s rewards program offers 1:1 point transfers for travel with major airlines and hotel partners, access to fitness classes, exclusive art and home decor through the Bilt Home Collection, and options to use points for rent credits, future home down payments, or eligible student loans.