Originally Posted by
RTW1
What I find the most annoying about this is that you never know which expenses will not earn you any points... food, drinks, spa, etc.
When I'm on holiday these sometimes are major expenses and only when you get your points does it become clear (I've seen entries with no points post) or not what was earning points.
The HR Maui Luau I went to (keeping business in house) was not awarded points. I definitely see no incentive keeping the business onsite if I don't need to. I thought it would be convenient for the kids, but the Old Lahaina Luau is the gold standard. This very reason alone (not earning points onsite) will make me think twice before booking an event onsite.
Originally Posted by
sensei
I too have recently noticed that by default no GP points are awarded for beverage purchases. It is quite apparent when one looks at the amount that is marked as eligible for point redemption/accrual on checks. I don't believe this was the case until fairly recently.
As best as I can tell, it is not state-specific, e.g. a stay at an SPG property will result in points being awarded, whereas a stay in the same city at a Hyatt will not. So far, GP customer service has fixed this issue every time I brought it to their attention.
If this is a program change, it would seem rather foolish as it would eliminate an incentive to spend F&B dollars at hotel outlets...
Phew.. SanDiego1K posted that beverage purchases (non-alcoholic) does earn points. My wife and I do not drink.. so we were not affected by lounges no longer serving alcohol complimentary, or points awarded for alcoholic beverages.