Raffles wins three awards
Oct 6, 2017, 10:22 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: South Coast, UK
Programs: Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 2,069
Thank you. I actually thought we'd win no more than 1 out of the 4 we were nominated for, so this was a great result.
It was a little odd as a lot of people in the room did not know who we were (the people sat either side of me had no idea!) and then suddenly Anika won the first award to be announced (Best Newcomer to Business Travel Journalism) and then we jointly won the 3rd one (Best Digital Strategy) and people were wondering who these interlopers were who were picking up everything!
There are a few pics on Instagram (headforpoints) and a more formal one on HFP here http://www.headforpoints.com/2017/10...ut-last-night/ albeit it makes me look a bit like Philip Hammond :-). Anika is wearing very high heels and is not actually 6'2' in real life .....
It was a little odd as a lot of people in the room did not know who we were (the people sat either side of me had no idea!) and then suddenly Anika won the first award to be announced (Best Newcomer to Business Travel Journalism) and then we jointly won the 3rd one (Best Digital Strategy) and people were wondering who these interlopers were who were picking up everything!
There are a few pics on Instagram (headforpoints) and a more formal one on HFP here http://www.headforpoints.com/2017/10...ut-last-night/ albeit it makes me look a bit like Philip Hammond :-). Anika is wearing very high heels and is not actually 6'2' in real life .....
Oct 6, 2017, 10:28 am
#33
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,620
Congratulations. Certainly saved me a few quid, and pointed me at some deals I didn't know existed.
Eg., I didn't know I could get an AMEX Gold free for a year, despite already having the AMEX Platinum. Got me 20k points, and a good referral for HFP.
Eg., I didn't know I could get an AMEX Gold free for a year, despite already having the AMEX Platinum. Got me 20k points, and a good referral for HFP.
Oct 6, 2017, 10:55 am
#34
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dorchester, Dorset UK
Programs: BA Gold, BMI, ANA, HH Blue, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,069
My son and I had the pleasure of meeting Rob, last Sunday, in Box 75 at the Emirates Stadium, both of us having used our Emirates miles to obtain VIP treatment at the Brighton game.
He told me he ran a business travel website and I guessed it was HFP and I thanked him for much useful information, which I have also benefitted from on FT.
Incidentally, I wasn't quick enough to ring Amex, who emailed me offering VIP seats in the AMEX lounge for Brighton v Everton. I hope some of you had more success!
He told me he ran a business travel website and I guessed it was HFP and I thanked him for much useful information, which I have also benefitted from on FT.
Incidentally, I wasn't quick enough to ring Amex, who emailed me offering VIP seats in the AMEX lounge for Brighton v Everton. I hope some of you had more success!
Oct 6, 2017, 3:53 pm
#39
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: LON BCN SYD
Programs: BA, OZ, A3, VA, VS, DL, QF, former BD and others
Posts: 1,074
Congratulations both. And well deserved. You have a great site - it has helped me out a few times. And I appreciate the way you engage with users of your site and respond to comments. Keep up the good work!
Oct 7, 2017, 7:59 am
#44
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: London
Programs: Mucci Petit Four de Pucci, RedVee's Navigator Badge, BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,123
Many congratulations both. It's a wonderful site. 
But isn't it actually Philip May that you look like? Though you are certainly better looking than him and, I expect, quite a bit happier than him too at the moment!
But isn't it actually Philip May that you look like? Though you are certainly better looking than him and, I expect, quite a bit happier than him too at the moment!
Oct 7, 2017, 8:13 am
#45
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Argentina
Posts: 40,212
I thought this was all about the hotel.
I'm not really into collecting miles and points nowadays but still occasionally pop into HFP. The thing I like best about the site is the layout. Unlike certain others it gets straight to the point without the waffle.
BTW not sure if it's on HFP but I came across this promotion the other day for anyone who wants 500 IB Avios. IHG have a promotion going on at the moment for new sign ups. Not read the t&c's so can't confirm if it'll work for everyone.
I'm not really into collecting miles and points nowadays but still occasionally pop into HFP. The thing I like best about the site is the layout. Unlike certain others it gets straight to the point without the waffle.
BTW not sure if it's on HFP but I came across this promotion the other day for anyone who wants 500 IB Avios. IHG have a promotion going on at the moment for new sign ups. Not read the t&c's so can't confirm if it'll work for everyone.