Originally Posted by
margarita girl
Everyone I've spoken to at Fairmont thinks this merger is a good thing.
Member Example!
Lol. Thanks for posting! ^
That page is both hilarious and sad.
So let's see: The best example the marketing team could come up with was earning points worth ~$600USD (though one would probably have to discount that figure due to the various restrictions such as not being able to apply the points towards certain "sale" rates).
As a FPC Plat she would've received $200USD in dining certs, a free night cert (with minimal restrictions) and a confirmed upgrade to a suite at time of booking on up to 15 nights per year.
I'm pretty sure a semi-smart 5th grader would be able to figure out which option is better.
While they're publishing such nonsense, maybe they could add the following:
"Maryam really enjoys the excitement that comes with the uncertainty of each stay: Will she get upgraded from the room overlooking the dumpster to the room overlooking the parking lot this time? Or even a room on a higher floor? The predictable benefits of the FPC program never gave her this level of excitement.
Furthermore, the Accor program has allowed her to develop her soft skills: Arguing with front desk staff during each stay whether or not a late check-out is available has improved her negotiation skills and boosted her self-esteem."