Originally Posted by
broncophil
just got the card today....i thought i got it every year,
while on the website i saw this, it says UPON RENEWAL
Your next vacation is closer than you think with a $250 Hilton Resort credit.
Upon renewal of your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, enjoy $250 in Hilton Resort Credits each year when you stay at a participating resort within the Hilton portfolio.‡
First year and then again upon renewal.
Checking out the terms it says:
"During each year of your Card Membership ("reward year"), you are eligible to receive up to $250 total in statement credits on your Card Account for eligible purchases made directly with participating Hilton Resorts with your Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card during that reward year. Your first reward year begins on your account opening date. Each subsequent reward year begins on the anniversary of your account opening date."
I think part of the differences in the way this is written is that this, like the free night, are based on anniversary of your card, and the airline is based on a calendar year.