Originally Posted by
horseymen
It's actually done on the AMEX side. AMEX will send to Hilton, Delta and the others if you've earned the status, and then Hilton, Delta and the other will bequeath that status. It's managed at the AMEX end. Keep using spend that is not disqualified for the bonuses, and you should be good.
Is this true for the Ascend spend $15K/Year and get free night. I purchased $5k at Simon...the counter tool on amex site did not go up $5K.