Given job change 3-4 years ago i only do 25 or so nights per year, half work half personal. I made it on base points this year, having had a few trips where i needed a suite and/or a second room. I still value Diamond at the lower level of travel for upgrades and lounge access outside NA. I am interested to see what if anything Hilton is going to do with Diamond/above given the recent credit card offerings. LT Diamond is within natural reach in the next 4-5 years and if i don't make it in base points each year until then with cc spend status and the one time extension i ought to be able to stay Diamond throughout.