Originally Posted by
TrojanHorse
people say we should be happy with any promo that "gives" us things
well when I look at this as to what the competitors have, what choices I have, I just can't see myself "going out of my way" for this promos
3 for 1 *shaking my head*
what a let down
It is still better than no free nights at all, however poorly marketed and communicated, because everyone can make a comparison to the promo last year and realize it is a light version this year.
Difficult to figure out the threshold for marketeers when people start making mattress runs or start switching stays, because of promos, but 2 for 1 at Hyatt is motivating me to re-plan certain trips, 3 for 1 at SPG will not make me switch too many stays and in some cities, SPG gets my business anyway, because Hyatt does not have properties there. I had a look at Hilton, but the redemption locations are not really fitting into my travel patterns. IC Hotels offers double points now, maybe a gift cert. on top, also not too exciting...