Originally Posted by
jarusoba
Just got another survey from Fairmont. This time the reward is 15$ eVisa.
This is a bit more interesting. They are contemplating changing their FPC program and invited me to compare their prototype FPC programs with Hyatt and Marriott.
They are proposing new tier structures like:
Bronze: Entry level
Gold: 10 nights, 5 stays, or $2500 spend per year
Platinum: 20 nights, 10 stays, or $5000 spend per year
Diamond: 40 nights, 20 stays, or $10000 spend per year
And they threw around different combinations of benefits for each tier. Then asked me which program I would choose if I had to stay in a city with the choices of Hyatt, Marriott, and the 2 prototype FPC programs listed.
The new benefits considered include:
Complimentary breakfast
10% Spa discount
Complimentary airport transfer
Complimentary daily shoeshine
Complimentary yearlong lease to a BMW car
Invite one other person to matching status
How bout Fairmont Gold Lounge Access for Diamonds, and Lifetime Status? I guess the year long lease to a BMW is substantial.
The $5K and $10K threshold is easy enough to achieve. We spend $10K in almost two stays sometimes in Hawaii. Alas, I'm now a lounge and suite addict with Hyatt. The lounge, and unlimited suites with Hyatt is incredible.
Problem with Fairmont, not enough hotels internationally to take the program that seriously. In Canada, there is enough coverage.