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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 8:30 pm
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Originally Posted by ChinaShrek
Until Hilton makes award reservation non-refundable like the legacy carriers have made award bookings for flights (or you can pay a fee to get your miles/points back).
They MIGHT do that to prevent gaming, but I doubt it. The hotel industry doesn't really embrace non-refundable rates. And I don't think most members will play the game. I would think the small "loss" they'll take on rebookings will be written off as "member engagement."

Also, if the systemwide sales DON'T reduce award prices, there won't be an obvious time to rebook. It would be more random, and less popular.
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