Originally Posted by beachmouse

I first got Spire status by doing surveys on the e-Rewards platform back when points from that were elite-qualifying. Started paying for Ambassador when that was changed to non-qualifying and have dutifully renewed ever since even during the pandemic. But then there probably aren’t many people like me out there. I figure that after the 15K bonus points for Ambassador renewal, it’s about $100 net and I’ll make that up in free breakfasts at about 3 nights in a year at full service properties.

Renewed Ambassador last week and my North American-based self is still seeing Diamond Elite until 12/31/2024 on my account.