Originally Posted by
SmartParkJFK
The SmartPark JFK "Confirm To Earn" Frequent Parker Loyalty Program is the only program that:
1. Automatically starts accumulating points for parkers with any effort on their part. Simply redeem your reservation and its 1pt for every paid day. Every 7 points = 1 free added to your account automatically.
2. No need to sign up or register. As of September 21, 2011. When you place a reservation at
http://www.smartparkjfk.com your placement of the reservation starts the accumulation process. You simply look at the top of your reservation confirmation email and you will see a temporary password. It is built into the edit/cancel/print part of the reservation system.
Other programs require you to sign up in order to receive free days. Then you have to carry a card or key fob or print out. Your free days are automatically added AND YOU control how and when to use them. YOU apply and save them to your future reservation(s).
Citation needed, but really this entire thread just screams promoting your company.
Originally Posted by
SmartParkJFK
While I certainly see what you mean and understand your post. I have more than just a business interest in SmartPark JFK.
I ACTUALLY want to HELP REDUCE travelers costs when traveling. SmartPark JFK is a vehicle(no pun intended) for that.
Sure, you say this isn't just about promoting SmartPark JFK, and that you want to help REDUCE travelers costs. I'll remember this.
Originally Posted by
SmartParkJFK
I have complete control and anything I do for anyone on FlyerTalk is at my own discretion.
I can give away one free day.
I can give away two free days.
(I have already done this for two members on flyertalk)
I can give away many free days.
Quite frankly, I can comp the entire stay at SmartPark JFK. So, you see, its a little more "personal" than just "business" for me
Sure as heck smells like business to me, given that you're working with predetermined "discounts" you're "authorized" to give us.
Originally Posted by
SmartParkJFK
In my experience, other facilities have:
- DENIED the customer their free days at checkout because they actually do not keep tracking of them automatically as they claim to do(pretty much saying they do because we say we do and in fact... DO!
- DENIED the customer free day(s) at checkout because they didnt have printout, FPP card, key fob, etc.
- Fine print that lets their free days/points/rewards expire. Our points do not expire. While it is possible that they may in the future. Currently I am fighting for NOT EXPIRING EVER!
Unless you have some empirical data to back this, you just come off as a salesman pitching that YOUR product is superior to your competitors.
You're really not making a good case for why there should be a Frequent Parker section, you're mainly just pitching us why your program is better.
Instead of bashing your competitors you should have come here to talk about how the forum needs a section for talking about Frequent Parker programs, but alas you're clearly promoting only ONE Frequent Parker Program.
Originally Posted by
SmartParkJFK
Answer 1: Yes, I am. I would rather not refer to competitors though. I do know how their programs work and they are shady in some cases. I can PM you with the info I have on the other programs
Er what, you said earlier that it's not just about your program.
I'm not a moderator, heck I'm not even close to being a voice of authority when it comes to the travel forums, but at the end of the day each of your posts just reek of a company plugging for business.
Don't try to thinly veil your motives behind the idea of helping customers save money and then later say you don't want to send people to your "competitors" even though they might save money that way.
If you're REALLY posting this on your own time and not as a company plug and even if it's being posted on company time you should have no problem talking about your competitors and letting THEIR product stand or fall on it's own.
If your company really is better than others then you don't need to attack THEIR product in order to make yours look better.
Sales 101: Customers know when you're being insincere.