Originally Posted by
NJUPINTHEAIR
So, my question to you who tabulate the periods when it was offered:
Given the recession and falling hotel occupancies, was wondering if Hyatt ever launched the program for earning stays over the summer?
Akin to the above, I recall Priceline stays earned FFN credit and even stay credit towards elite status during the last serious downturn. Has Hyatt repeated this again in these tough economic times?
FFN has been at least an annual event for quite a few years. A few years ago 2005/2006 IIRC, there were I believe 3 in one year - almost continuous IIRC. I would not be too surprised (and no I don't have any inside knowledge) that a new round could start as early as May 1 (after the expiration of the current 20k promotion) although they could wait until fall I suppose. But I'm almost willing to bet that it will start earlier than Oct / Nov this year.
Priceline / Hotwire / Awards stays generating stay credit (and therefore FFN qualifiers) went away back in 2004/2005 (perhaps?) I believe due to a change in policy and I don't ever expect them to return (except for "mistakes"). This change, although detrimental to me personally, is one that I could support since stacking points / FFN credits etc on a $35 room was totally out of this world.