Originally Posted by
CloudCoder
The basic math is that the old program gave a few points with each stay, while the new program gives free nights after a lot of stays. The two programs are basically equivalent EXCEPT for the elephant in the room: Points never expire (if you keep your account active) while the free nights expire MUCH too quickly. That's the biggest problem with WOH.
Points can also be used for points & cash stays -- that count for status. Using a free night cert doesn't.