<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by duxfan:
Is there any other program that you'd like to dilute the value of by giving Elite status to those who have not earned it in ANY way?</font>
Give me a break. As has been debated many times before, sharing information like this about comped status is what FlyerTalk is all about. If you don't like it, take it up with HHonors for offering the promo and not restricting eligibilty. New Golds won't dilute the program much unless these people actually have a lot of stays at Hilton. In which case, they deserve the perks and Hilton benefits from exactly the increase in bookings that they were hoping for. Everyone wins. Get over it.
MONACO00, please repost the information so more FTers can benefit.