Rolling VIP Tier Qualification, Now Terminated: The Definitive Thread
Jun 25, 2003, 6:22 am
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Florida, USA
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Rolling VIP Tier Qualification, Now Terminated: The Definitive Thread
Hello to everyone... longtime lurker... first time poster...
I'm aware that earning elite status is typically based on calendar year (1/1/2003 thru 12/31/2003) activity. However, has anyone convinced HHonors Customer Service to bestow Diamond status for the required number of stays/nights during a rolling 12-month period (7/1/2002 thru 6/30/2003, for example)?
I'm aware that earning elite status is typically based on calendar year (1/1/2003 thru 12/31/2003) activity. However, has anyone convinced HHonors Customer Service to bestow Diamond status for the required number of stays/nights during a rolling 12-month period (7/1/2002 thru 6/30/2003, for example)?
Jun 25, 2003, 7:24 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Andover, MA USA
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Hi g8rjeff, welcome to flyertalk.
I don't think that Hilton will do that. It would be nice if they did.
[This message has been edited by hhonorman (edited 06-25-2003).]
I don't think that Hilton will do that. It would be nice if they did.
[This message has been edited by hhonorman (edited 06-25-2003).]
Jun 25, 2003, 7:28 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Pittsburgh
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Marriott used to do this a few years ago and stopped. I think it just got too confusing to track your year-to-date status since the year kept changing (it could be a new month and you added a couple of nights but lost a week since the window moved).
Jun 26, 2003, 2:31 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2000
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
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Ask them: my guess is that the person who talks with you on the phone hasn't got the power to do it, but writing a letter outlining your stay plans, perhaps after you've got half of the stays under your belt, might do it.
Jun 26, 2003, 7:36 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Allen TX
Posts: 18
Good Luck with the attempt. Based upon my experience it won't happen, but always worth a try. When Hilton changed their qualification structure for Diamond last year I tried to get in as a diamond based upon their new qualifications (I had over 100k base points for '02) and they would not grant me diamond for '03. Hope you have better luck.
Jun 29, 2003, 7:52 pm
#6
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by g8rjeff:
Hello to everyone... longtime lurker... first time poster...
I'm aware that earning elite status is typically based on calendar year (1/1/2003 thru 12/31/2003) activity. However, has anyone convinced HHonors Customer Service to bestow Diamond status for the required number of stays/nights during a rolling 12-month period (7/1/2002 thru 6/30/2003, for example)?</font>
Hello to everyone... longtime lurker... first time poster...
I'm aware that earning elite status is typically based on calendar year (1/1/2003 thru 12/31/2003) activity. However, has anyone convinced HHonors Customer Service to bestow Diamond status for the required number of stays/nights during a rolling 12-month period (7/1/2002 thru 6/30/2003, for example)?</font>
Interestingly the expiration date is April 2005 however, the letter that came in the package states right at the bottom in the PS that to retain Diamond status past Dec 2003, I need to qualify based on stays, nights or points like every one else.
Feb 3, 2005, 5:24 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Rolling VIP Tier Upgrade - New?
I found the Rolling VIP Tier Upgrade page on Hilton.com this evening, which I haven't seen before. Is this new? I searched for "rolling" and "rolling tier" but didn't find any messages.
In any case, it appears you get the maximum stay/night status based on any 12 month period:
Under this program I need only 4 more stays this month to make Diamond. I already have four stays booked for this month, so I'll be Diamond now as opposed to the end of the year.
If I've just overlooked this for the past year then please lock
In any case, it appears you get the maximum stay/night status based on any 12 month period:
Great news! Now Hilton HHonors allows you to carry over stays from the prior calendar year to help you achieve HHonors VIP status. Starting now, you can earn or maintain your VIP status based on qualifying stays, nights or Base points earned in a rolling 12-month consecutive period. Other hotel reward programs only count earnings within a calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Only Hilton HHonors gives you the ability to reach the next VIP tier based on your own personal travel pattern. For details on HHonors membership levels, click here.
If I've just overlooked this for the past year then please lock
Feb 3, 2005, 5:32 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Encinitas, CA USA
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I Just Noticed This As Well.....
I am delighted because I was otherwise going to drop down to Gold. I had 9 stays last month and it says I only need another 2 before the end of February to maintain my status.
Feb 3, 2005, 5:35 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Hyderabad
Posts: 4,843
Originally Posted by hotlancer
I am delighted because I was otherwise going to drop down to Gold. I had 9 stays last month and it says I only need another 2 before the end of February to maintain my status.
Feb 3, 2005, 6:18 pm
#10
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I get an error when I click on the feature...
Feb 3, 2005, 7:02 pm
#11
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
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The rolling 12-month qualifying period now appears in the HHonors terms & conditions. It doesn't state how long the membership lasts from qualification.
They haven't updated the nights/stays counter on the member page yet, however.
They haven't updated the nights/stays counter on the member page yet, however.
Feb 3, 2005, 7:50 pm
#12
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The counter apprears to work for me. I can see a calendar showing me how many stays I need for individual months, etc.
It looks like I will be Diamond soon - No longer in the ranks of the plebian golds
It looks like I will be Diamond soon - No longer in the ranks of the plebian golds
Feb 3, 2005, 7:52 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New York, NY
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Originally Posted by sggolf
I get an error when I click on the feature...
BTW, there is no link on the main Hilton.com or HiltonHHonors.com pages (though I'm sure that and a press release are soon to follow). Info about the rolling tier only appears in the Hhonors terms and as a link under "HHonors Activity" (after logging in).
Great new feature! Hope other rewards programs follow suit. ^
Feb 3, 2005, 8:48 pm
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
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I don't need this feature at the moment, however it certainly is a good idea. I guess the only possible downside might be that the length of diamond/gold status may be shortened.
Feb 3, 2005, 11:42 pm
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Originally Posted by pdhenry
The rolling 12-month qualifying period now appears in the HHonors terms & conditions. It doesn't state how long the membership lasts from qualification.
They haven't updated the nights/stays counter on the member page yet, however.
They haven't updated the nights/stays counter on the member page yet, however.
As far as I can tell, status would need to be extended one year beyond current expiration date upon "qualification" for this scheme to have any value.