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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 7:59 am
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Originally Posted by retiredfromhilton
Hilton always hated Money & Points. When it was offered it was - almost without exception - the lowest cost way to book. I am told they told their Diamond Desk reps not to mention them unless a member specifically asked about them. Despite Hilton's cherry announcement about the 'enhancements' to Money & Points, knowing the way their leaders think, I was certain there would be a sting in the tail. They may keep their word that, at least for the time being, the maximum number of points to book an all points reward may not increase.
However they are now selling basic rooms as premium points getting around the cap.

So the promise has been broken
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