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This discussion is for rumors and speculation about upcoming quarterly promotions by the Hilton HHonors frequent guest loyalty program; and the content is to remain separate from the official quarterly promotions discussions so as to keep the content in them easy to locate.
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The Ongoing Quarterly Promotion Rumor and Speculation Discussion
Sep 20, 2012, 10:31 am
#691
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 38
So it is nothing for Oct?
I decided to read the promo more thoroughly and here it is verbatim. Worse than I thought:
Q4 2012 HHonors System-wide Promotion
(Promo Name-1,000 reasons)
Offer Details: Registered HHonors members will earn 1,000 HHonors Bonus Points each Thursday through Monday night of any stay occurring during the promotion period November 1 through December 31, 2012. (Tuesday and Wednesday are not bonused.)
Valid Stay Dates: November 1- December 31, 2012
Live Dates: October 17- Sneak Preview e-mail
October 31- Global email launch to remaining HHonors members
November 1- Global email launch to non HHonors
It is stated that the goal of this promotion is to generate incremental stays particularly for weekend and shoulder dates.
In my previous post I was not looking at the sheet and did not recognize that Tue and Wed were excluded. Those are 2 of the 3 nights I normally stay so it does nothing for me.
Q4 2012 HHonors System-wide Promotion
(Promo Name-1,000 reasons)
Offer Details: Registered HHonors members will earn 1,000 HHonors Bonus Points each Thursday through Monday night of any stay occurring during the promotion period November 1 through December 31, 2012. (Tuesday and Wednesday are not bonused.)
Valid Stay Dates: November 1- December 31, 2012
Live Dates: October 17- Sneak Preview e-mail
October 31- Global email launch to remaining HHonors members
November 1- Global email launch to non HHonors
It is stated that the goal of this promotion is to generate incremental stays particularly for weekend and shoulder dates.
In my previous post I was not looking at the sheet and did not recognize that Tue and Wed were excluded. Those are 2 of the 3 nights I normally stay so it does nothing for me.
Sep 20, 2012, 10:46 am
#692
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SEA town
Programs: Alaska LTG, HHonors-Gld, IHG-Dia, LT MR Ti
Posts: 627
Looks like it will be Marriott thru EOY. Sorry Hilton, this sucks.
Sep 20, 2012, 10:56 am
#693
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: MLB
Programs: DL - KM DM, DL 1.57 MM, UA - 1P, AA - EXP HH - Diamond, PC - Platinum, SPG - Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 887
This promo is the pits!!
Sep 20, 2012, 11:22 am
#694
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, TK Elite, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 7,683
I do not understand what is a big deal about these promos, and why should one care what other chains do? While it is nice to receive bonus points I stay with Hilton regardless of whether or not there is a promo going on...
I guess this brand jumping is only good for people who travel really a lot and who maintain status with different programmes? I just don't see me dropping Hilton and my favourite hotels and start earning status with a different programme just because this quarter's promo sucks... Where is loyalty in chasing the next promo?
I guess this brand jumping is only good for people who travel really a lot and who maintain status with different programmes? I just don't see me dropping Hilton and my favourite hotels and start earning status with a different programme just because this quarter's promo sucks... Where is loyalty in chasing the next promo?
Sep 20, 2012, 11:24 am
#695
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Hilton HHonors, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 216
I really hope this was a trial balloon to gauge reaction....
Of course, they're wasting a lot of money on people who think this is even worthy of a trial balloon. If only the property we are satying at in November wasn't so good to us, I would seriously consider switching.
Of course, they're wasting a lot of money on people who think this is even worthy of a trial balloon. If only the property we are satying at in November wasn't so good to us, I would seriously consider switching.
Sep 20, 2012, 12:27 pm
#696
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SE USA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, WN A-List Preferred & CP, Marriott Gold, American Platinum Pro, National Executive
Posts: 222
If this is true, then I will be moving all of my stays through the end of the year to another brand. I am already working on Marriott, but will cap out their promo with 4 more stays, as I got 1 free night for every two stays with a max of 3 free nights. I might then do the Starwood challenge for the rest of the year to get Platinum next year. Then it would be Diamond Hilton, Gold Marriott, and Platinum Starwood next year...
I can't believe that Hilton would not take advantage of the fact that they could really build some loyalty this quarter with the other promo's being so weak. Really all of the brands have weak promo's for Q4 if this is true. Maybe I'll just stay home more.
I can't believe that Hilton would not take advantage of the fact that they could really build some loyalty this quarter with the other promo's being so weak. Really all of the brands have weak promo's for Q4 if this is true. Maybe I'll just stay home more.
Sep 20, 2012, 2:10 pm
#697
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Durham, NC USA
Programs: AA EXP and 1MM, UA 1K, HH Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 424
I just checked my reservation - 13 stays for Oct-Dec. Diamond member since 1993 and loyal all those years. Already qualified for Diamond in 2013. Most of my stays are Between Monday and Thursday. I do not think it is unloyal to shift my stays to another chain and get status and bonus with them. Will be looking at Marriott ans SPG to see which will work better. I already have a couple of Marriott stays because there were no Hilton options on those trips.
Sep 20, 2012, 2:25 pm
#698
Join Date: May 2010
Location: MidCal
Programs: UA MM 1K, UC, Lifetime HH Diamond, Avis President’s Club
Posts: 353
I just checked my reservation - 13 stays for Oct-Dec. Diamond member since 1993 and loyal all those years. Already qualified for Diamond in 2013. Most of my stays are Between Monday and Thursday. I do not think it is unloyal to shift my stays to another chain and get status and bonus with them. Will be looking at Marriott ans SPG to see which will work better. I already have a couple of Marriott stays because there were no Hilton options on those trips.
Sep 20, 2012, 2:27 pm
#699
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: Marriott Life Titanium, Hilton Diamond, United Silver, DL, IHG Plat, etc.
Posts: 2,888
I do not understand what is a big deal about these promos, and why should one care what other chains do? While it is nice to receive bonus points I stay with Hilton regardless of whether or not there is a promo going on...
I guess this brand jumping is only good for people who travel really a lot and who maintain status with different programmes? I just don't see me dropping Hilton and my favourite hotels and start earning status with a different programme just because this quarter's promo sucks... Where is loyalty in chasing the next promo?
I guess this brand jumping is only good for people who travel really a lot and who maintain status with different programmes? I just don't see me dropping Hilton and my favourite hotels and start earning status with a different programme just because this quarter's promo sucks... Where is loyalty in chasing the next promo?
So if the core program is cut and the promos aren't adding anything isn't it time to shop around? Loyalty has its place but blind loyalty in the face of these events seems foolish to me.
Sep 20, 2012, 3:59 pm
#700
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,689
Without an official announcement from Hilton, why judge any speculation yet?
At this point I think it's still speculation.
Hhonors does offer the 'double dip earning style' and IF this is
the true promo for Q4 maybe there's an airline promo as well. I'm sure
some people wouldn't mind earning bonus points and bonus miles at the same time in Q4.
Who knows? I reckon we will find out when October arrives.
At this point I think it's still speculation.
Hhonors does offer the 'double dip earning style' and IF this is
the true promo for Q4 maybe there's an airline promo as well. I'm sure
some people wouldn't mind earning bonus points and bonus miles at the same time in Q4.
Who knows? I reckon we will find out when October arrives.
Sep 20, 2012, 5:10 pm
#701
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CHS
Programs: Lots
Posts: 1,012
I do not understand what is a big deal about these promos, and why should one care what other chains do? While it is nice to receive bonus points I stay with Hilton regardless of whether or not there is a promo going on...
I guess this brand jumping is only good for people who travel really a lot and who maintain status with different programmes? I just don't see me dropping Hilton and my favourite hotels and start earning status with a different programme just because this quarter's promo sucks... Where is loyalty in chasing the next promo?
I guess this brand jumping is only good for people who travel really a lot and who maintain status with different programmes? I just don't see me dropping Hilton and my favourite hotels and start earning status with a different programme just because this quarter's promo sucks... Where is loyalty in chasing the next promo?
If a business wants my money they can earn it. It can be through promos, a superior rewards program, great properties or great customer service. But I just don't understand being loyal to a name brand unless there's something in it for me.
Sep 20, 2012, 6:02 pm
#702
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,397
Without an official announcement from Hilton, why judge any speculation yet?
At this point I think it's still speculation.
Hhonors does offer the 'double dip earning style' and IF this is
the true promo for Q4 maybe there's an airline promo as well. I'm sure
some people wouldn't mind earning bonus points and bonus miles at the same time in Q4.
Who knows? I reckon we will find out when October arrives.
At this point I think it's still speculation.
Hhonors does offer the 'double dip earning style' and IF this is
the true promo for Q4 maybe there's an airline promo as well. I'm sure
some people wouldn't mind earning bonus points and bonus miles at the same time in Q4.
Who knows? I reckon we will find out when October arrives.
Sep 20, 2012, 9:56 pm
#703
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Florida, the crazy folks state.
Programs: Marriott Titanium Marriott Platinum for life.
Posts: 16,974
Sep 20, 2012, 10:11 pm
#704
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Minneapolis, originally from Cincinnati
Programs: Diamond with Delta, Hyatt and Hilton. 2 MM and Plat with America (thank you citi:))
Posts: 2,345
Unfortunately I will have to give Hilton some stays next quarter if I want to keep my diamond status, as I am sure many other diamonds will have to do. $40,000 of spend on a Hilton credit card and moving my stays to SPG is sounding good if this is the promotion for Q4.
Sep 22, 2012, 4:04 pm
#705
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: HHonors Diamond, AA Executive Platinum, National Executive Elite, Avis First
Posts: 494
Looks like it's an actual promo, but Conrad Bangkok's facebook page says it's valid between "now through December 31st, 2012".
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?p...d=136767784884
The link referenced in the post (www.hhonors.com/1000reasons) is invalid.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?p...d=136767784884
The link referenced in the post (www.hhonors.com/1000reasons) is invalid.