Want to boost your hotel points balance just by eating out? Several hotel dining programs are offering sweet new member bonuses right now, totaling up to a possible 7,500 points! These programs are super simple: you link your credit card to the dining program of your choice, and whenever you use that card at participating restaurants, you automatically earn bonus points. It's basically free points for doing something you already do – eating!

Currently, there are bonuses to join the dining programs affiliated with major hotel chains. By signing up for all four programs and completing the necessary dining requirements, new members can potentially pocket a combined 7,500 bonus points. Think of it as a tasty way to accelerate your progress toward that dream hotel stay.

This is a great opportunity because it requires minimal effort for maximum reward. Just remember to register for the program before you dine, and use a linked credit card.