Hilton: Up to 50% Off Between December 14, 2012 to January 7, 2013
Dec 13, 2012, 1:58 pm
#181
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: IAH, HOU
Programs: MileagePlus 1K, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium/Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,073
I don't think this is a true promotional rate, as if this is a promotional rate, then you don't need to click a link to direct to a different booking page, it would have already listed under best available rate, adv. rate when you do a search for the price of a property. At best it would say you need to enter a different rate code in order to trigger the discount.
Besides, the link to this so called "promotional rate" also not listed in hilton.com, and not advertised anywhere, and we did not receive email thru Hilton or any other sources.
Besides, the link to this so called "promotional rate" also not listed in hilton.com, and not advertised anywhere, and we did not receive email thru Hilton or any other sources.
Dec 13, 2012, 2:00 pm
#182
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
Programs: UA*G, AA Emerald, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt globalist
Posts: 10,276
Dec 13, 2012, 2:08 pm
#183
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 8
Some more information:
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.). It is still not the "real" F&F rate though which has different rates, rules, and booking process.
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public (no OTAs, etc.). It is only available via private landing pages or by calling.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.). It is still not the "real" F&F rate though which has different rates, rules, and booking process.
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public (no OTAs, etc.). It is only available via private landing pages or by calling.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
Last edited by hotelbusiness; Dec 13, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Dec 13, 2012, 2:23 pm
#184
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SMF
Programs: Holder of six "persona non-grata" awards
Posts: 1,914
Some more information:
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.).
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public. It is only available via private landing pages.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.).
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public. It is only available via private landing pages.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
Dec 13, 2012, 2:37 pm
#186
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 8
I don't think this is a true promotional rate, as if this is a promotional rate, then you don't need to click a link to direct to a different booking page, it would have already listed under best available rate, adv. rate when you do a search for the price of a property. At best it would say you need to enter a different rate code in order to trigger the discount.
Besides, the link to this so called "promotional rate" also not listed in hilton.com, and not advertised anywhere, and we did not receive email thru Hilton or any other sources.
Besides, the link to this so called "promotional rate" also not listed in hilton.com, and not advertised anywhere, and we did not receive email thru Hilton or any other sources.
. I still don't know if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under "current promotions" on our system about current various promotional rates we are offering at the moment. See post #183 for more information.
Dec 13, 2012, 3:05 pm
#188
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ORD, HKG
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Some more information:
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.). It is still not the "real" F&F rate though which has different rates, rules, and booking process.
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public (no OTAs, etc.). It is only available via private landing pages or by calling.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.). It is still not the "real" F&F rate though which has different rates, rules, and booking process.
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public (no OTAs, etc.). It is only available via private landing pages or by calling.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
If it is under all those AAA/Anywhere Anyweekend rates, then it should earn both points/miles and night/stay credit then, but it is really hard to tell. Now I guess I will wait and see those people stay on friday if they would get any stay/night credit or not.
Dec 13, 2012, 6:18 pm
#189
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: saratoga, ca, usa
Posts: 34
Thanks for researching and weighing in hotelbusiness!
What is your best guess as to whether miles and the Virgin Atlantic promotion will be credited?
What is your best guess as to whether miles and the Virgin Atlantic promotion will be credited?
Dec 13, 2012, 7:07 pm
#190
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Airline nobody. Sad!
Posts: 26,062
Looks like I need to sign up for this VS (Virgin Atlantic) promo. Much better than getting AA miles for my stays upcoming (I've booked a bunch of nights under this rate). Too bad I already have a Radisson booked to get the 1 for 1 there!
Dec 13, 2012, 7:21 pm
#191
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,720
Only time will tell if it truly earns miles and stay credit in addition to points but it likely will if for no other reason that the HHonors wiz kids only mention earning points -- which in their minds probably means that, of course, if the rate ie eligible to earn HHonors points, it necessarily also earns stay credit and double dipping miles credit!!!
Dec 13, 2012, 7:23 pm
#192
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: In transit TATL
Posts: 230
Some more information:
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.). It is still not the "real" F&F rate though which has different rates, rules, and booking process.
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public (no OTAs, etc.). It is only available via private landing pages or by calling.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
I did some more research myself regarding this rate. I still have no idea if it earns stay/night credit, but it is listed under the promotional rate section of our system (along with AAA/AARP/Q1-4 promotions/Any Weekend Anywhere/The Great Getaway/ etc.).
This rate is offered to all employees of Hilton Worldwide and to all employees of Hilton's Travel Management Company partners (AMEX, BCD, ABC, Radius, etc.). It is still not the "real" F&F rate though which has different rates, rules, and booking process.
It is an invitation-only private rate and not made available to the public (no OTAs, etc.). It is only available via private landing pages or by calling.
The following is quoted from the information page about the rate:
"However, we expect that Team Members and our TMC partners will share the landing page link widely, and it may even end up in social channels like Facebook and Twitter, but there will be no Hilton Worldwide-generated external marketing of this rate."
Dec 13, 2012, 7:34 pm
#193
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, WN RR A-list+
Posts: 584
Dec 13, 2012, 8:29 pm
#194
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: FLL/MIA
Programs: PC Platinum, Hyatt GP Diamond, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 248
It is amazing that with that promo in many cities Hilton and Doubletree are cheaper than Hampton Inn
Dec 13, 2012, 9:37 pm
#195
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: WAS-ish
Programs: UA 1K-MM + UC, Marriott Plat, National Exec
Posts: 1,341
Hope we can repay the karma some day (advice on your next frequent flyer mile redemption?)(Of course, if you'd posted equally plausible information that said I wouldn't earn my 15th and 16th stay credits, I probably would have been too depressed to post "thanks"...
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