I hadn't stayed at Hilton for some time and never requested a status match. So I wanted to sample the product, as it were. With over 20 nights so far this year, I recently requested a matched.

The reply was a long explanation of how coveted the Diamond program is and was offered a "fast-track"??? requiring 21 nights within 90 days!!!

I had to read the email three times to make certain I wasn't imagining the terms. More than a bit absurd I'd say.