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Old Dec 8, 2012, 2:29 am
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Originally Posted by J. Zidell, VP Hyatt Gold Passport

As you know, our loyalty program continues to evolve.
We all know that it evolves into one direction..., let's call it The Hilton Hhonors Way.

Originally Posted by J. Zidell, VP Hyatt Gold Passport
Over the last several years, we have made a number of changes – most of which have been enthusiastically endorsed by our members.
Absolutely...

And your conclusion of the status quo has not been drafted in Qatar by any chance, Jeff?

Originally Posted by J. Zidell, VP Hyatt Gold Passport
Therefore, it simply makes sense for us to focus our time, attention and resources on improving the program in new and innovative ways rather than administering a benefit that members don’t value.
I could not agree more and I guess the 25% of all Platinum members who used the extra certificates share this opinion 100% as well.


Jeff, when do you stop with this nonsense?

Bring back some value-enhancing benefits and people will come back from the competition.

You probably witnessed the desastrous handling of one of your leading properties, the Grand Berlin, over the last days, you also witnessed the less than stellar opening of another prestige project, the Andaz Amsterdam as well. People are jumping ship in masses and at least SPG is smart enough just to offer enough ( so a bit more than Hyatt ) to get a lot of Hyatt business over to SPG...
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