Originally Posted by
AIRcop
She apologized for the room switch statement, did confirm that there was a new Hilton-wide roll out policy on no upgrades on Govt rate level!! Whoa!! We had a good discussion on how a bad and inconsistent policy this was and that many times Govt rates are NOT the lowest and if that was the basis you'll lose my business, it should be disclosed somehow, Govt rates are offered open and freely on-line and for my stay even up to the last few days prior to my stay (I keep checking).
Whoa!! is right! If its true it would be a major change, and one that would drive me to Marriott or *Wood without hesitation.
As to the other posters assertions that miles and points for govt travel are going to be banned, I highly doubt it. The main purpose of the change in policy that allowed federal government workers to keep their points and miles was to encourage them to travel when needed for their jobs. Agencies were discovering that employees were becoming fed up with traveling on weekends and days off and with traveling on their own time. Allowing points and miles was/is seen as an effective motivator, especially since many fed employees are not directly compensated for "off time" travel.