Outdated and Obsolete Point Stretcher Hotel Reward Dates: The Consolidated Thread
Oct 1, 2002, 8:43 pm
#49
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Greensboro, NC, USA
Posts: 43
point stretcher dates
So far they have always been at the last minute, i.e., December for January to June period, and June for July to December period.
Not sure why they cannot get them out sooner, but they don't seem inclined to do so.
Not sure why they cannot get them out sooner, but they don't seem inclined to do so.
Oct 1, 2002, 11:31 pm
#50
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: HHonors Gold since '02, Hertz President's Circle since '07
Posts: 3,226
If I was GM of a HHonors property having revenue problems, and I declared us open for point stretcher in January and February, I'd be so frustrated with the late posting. After all, what's the point in running the "special" if nobody can find out about it.
For that matter, even if they aren't posted on the website, does the 800 number possibly have the dates sooner? What if you call the property direct -- might they know?
For that matter, even if they aren't posted on the website, does the 800 number possibly have the dates sooner? What if you call the property direct -- might they know?
Oct 2, 2002, 5:37 am
#51
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Greensboro, NC, USA
Posts: 43
The 800 number doesn't have the dates early.
I haven't tried phoning individual properties. Even if you could get the dates from the property, I doubt the reservations people would book a Point Stretcher stay for you, since they wouldn't be able to confirm the dates on their system. (Presumably the properties have 2 deadline dates a year to get their point Stretcher dates submitted, since HHonors posts them 6 months at a time.)
I'm not sure I've ever read the rationale for point stretchers. I agree that the obvious one, to soak up unused inventory, doesn't seem to jive with the poor execution of the program. It's like they are saying, "Here's a program we'd like you to use, but we're going to make it as difficult as possible for you to do so. I imagine that January and July point stretcher dates are rarely used, given the short lead times.
I haven't tried phoning individual properties. Even if you could get the dates from the property, I doubt the reservations people would book a Point Stretcher stay for you, since they wouldn't be able to confirm the dates on their system. (Presumably the properties have 2 deadline dates a year to get their point Stretcher dates submitted, since HHonors posts them 6 months at a time.)
I'm not sure I've ever read the rationale for point stretchers. I agree that the obvious one, to soak up unused inventory, doesn't seem to jive with the poor execution of the program. It's like they are saying, "Here's a program we'd like you to use, but we're going to make it as difficult as possible for you to do so. I imagine that January and July point stretcher dates are rarely used, given the short lead times.
Oct 2, 2002, 12:20 pm
#52
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Gaston, OR USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 116
When do January dates post for stretcher awards?
I have been checking out some stretcher awards on the Hilton site. They only list Oct, Nov, Dec. No January or any dates for next year. Any ideas when these will show up?
Tom
Tom
Oct 14, 2002, 7:41 pm
#54
Join Date: May 2000
Location: VA USA IAD\DCA
Posts: 573
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by afrugal1:
Howdy! Does anyone know when the Point Stretcher locations for Jan-Jun, '03 will be made available? Thanks.
Happy Trails!</font>
Howdy! Does anyone know when the Point Stretcher locations for Jan-Jun, '03 will be made available? Thanks.
Happy Trails!</font>
AndrewM
Oct 28, 2002, 6:12 pm
#57
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: DL MM Plat, PC&HH Gold
Posts: 2,602
I see 2003 blackout dates for the alana, where did you see the 2003 point stretcher dates?
http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hote...tyhocn=HNLKADT
Oct 29, 2002, 6:28 am
#59
Join Date: May 2000
Location: VA USA IAD\DCA
Posts: 573
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Tim2008:
When will this info be available on their website?
Tim</font>
When will this info be available on their website?
Tim</font>