National - New Emerald Exchange Community

Who else here got the email invite to the new community?

"YOU TALK. WE'LL LISTEN.

National(R) has selected you as one of 300 Emerald Club(R) members from across the country to participate in the Emerald Exchange(TM) community.

The Emerald Exchange is a private online community of business travelers willing to serve as consultants by sharing their perspectives and opinions. This community will give you, one of our most valuable customers, a direct line of communication to National's management to offer advice and influence decisions...."

Will be interesting to see what form this takes and if they act on our suggestions. I am looking forward to it! The implied perks sound interesting too...

So what do they have you doing and what are theses "perks" you speak of?

Who else here got the email invite to the new community?

"YOU TALK. WE'LL LISTEN.

National(R) has selected you as one of 300 Emerald Club(R) members from across the country to participate in the Emerald Exchange(TM) community.

The Emerald Exchange is a private online community of business travelers willing to serve as consultants by sharing their perspectives and opinions. This community will give you, one of our most valuable customers, a direct line of communication to National's management to offer advice and influence decisions...."

Will be interesting to see what form this takes and if they act on our suggestions. I am looking forward to it! The implied perks sound interesting too...

Wow, good for you! I have receoved no such invitation, and am feeling unloved. :D Seriously though, keep us informed as to what you encounter with regard to this rather intriguing opportunity.

They had me go through a survey to qualify me, essentially make sure I wasn't with a travel agency, media firm, etc... and to confirm I had internet access and was willing to participate. Then they said they would contact me later when they are ready to start. They gave a direct email of someone to contact with any questions. I haven't heard anything since.

It did say not to forward the invite but didn't say this was any kind of secret program or anything.

There was mention of some gift cards and such for participating along the way...

I'm not sure what qualified me for this... I have been an Emerald member for over 20 years and Executive Elite for the past 6 years I guess with over 100 rental days a year at times. I am sure there are others who rent a lot more than me.

See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/national/1114982-emerald-exchange-community.html