Discussion thread for the 2012 FlyerTalk Awards winners
#17
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So presumably they care about the Freddies & leveraging. I don't have a problem w/ them announcing on the same day as the Freddies, btw. From a marketing standpoint, stealing a bit of thunder makes sense. I just don't like the disconnect on what we were told & what actually happened. BTW - some FTers did attend the Freddies.
FWIW - just as there's room enough in the world for more than one travel BB, there's room enough in the world for more than one travel awards. Neither the Freddies nor the Flyertalk Awards are the only industry awards out there.
I'd be more interested in how they came up w/ some of the items that the various programs were being voted on. As one person in the Marriott forum said, Marriott does have a # of strong points, but the one that was up for voting was actually its weakest & had the Marriott FTers scratching their heads. Must have been FT newbies who suggested that one. LOL
And my bet is that next year UA will be farther down the list, given the mess post-merger.
Cheers.
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I don't have a problem w/ them announcing on the same day as the Freddies, btw. From a marketing standpoint, stealing a bit of thunder makes sense. I just don't like the disconnect on what we were told & what actually happened. BTW - some FTers did attend the Freddies.
FWIW - just as there's room enough in the world for more than one travel BB, there's room enough in the world for more than one travel awards. Neither the Freddies nor the Flyertalk Awards are the only industry awards out there.
Cheers.
FWIW - just as there's room enough in the world for more than one travel BB, there's room enough in the world for more than one travel awards. Neither the Freddies nor the Flyertalk Awards are the only industry awards out there.
Cheers.
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If by "overseas" you mean "outside the US", I (HH Gold) have been upgraded in nine times out of ten when I've stayed in a Hilton property outside the US at least since the beginning of 2011.
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This is the first time out for the FlyerTalk Awards so we should give them some leeway. However, the point of so many awards is valid and I think the FlyerTalk Awards should try to differentiate themselves to stand out. Perhaps some quirky or fun ones - I've long argued for a hall of shame category. That would get some pick-ups in the press.
IBobi, Speaking on behalf of interested readers of this thread, Flyertalkers enjoy attending events.
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Sat: A trip to JER
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I only managed one of those … I'm old, and have to pace myself
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I'd have loved to do an actual ceremony this year, but there just wasn't time to plan it on this first go-round.
Actually we've got an awesome idea for next year, so hopefully we can work that in.
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Many of my choices made it so I am pleased ....although a hyatt gp diamond for years ?...my several stays at Hiltons really impressed ....ESP more so as I am just an ordinary status level at Hilton .
Disappointed with hyatt ESP last year ....didn't use any of my suite certs ...not one ...cos of timing and that I preferred some rooms better than suites in some hotels !!
Disappointed with hyatt ESP last year ....didn't use any of my suite certs ...not one ...cos of timing and that I preferred some rooms better than suites in some hotels !!
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Cheers.