NEW HILTON PROMO - FREE GOLD VIP
Apr 22, 2001, 12:53 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 38
Originally posted by fly4free:
If I book two rooms at a Garden Inn for the same date, one room for myself and one for my folks and I pay for both rooms, will this count as two stays toward my "Gold Challenge"?
If I book two rooms at a Garden Inn for the same date, one room for myself and one for my folks and I pay for both rooms, will this count as two stays toward my "Gold Challenge"?
Apr 22, 2001, 3:14 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Programs: AA GLD 1MM, Delta GLD, Hilton GLD
Posts: 1,233
just called and enrolled in the EWRDC bonus code. Thanks TravelManKen. Actually Den1k called me and told me about the promotion but original credit goes to this thread. Because of signing up after reading this board I have earned over 190,000 hilton points since Dec 1 and will earn about 70,000 more within next six weeks. five or six stays currently scheduled. Thanks all.
Apr 22, 2001, 9:53 pm
#21
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 6,791
Originally posted by ptpinit:
BajanYankee, how did you get all 50k bonus points with only one stay?
BajanYankee, how did you get all 50k bonus points with only one stay?
[This message has been edited by Counsellor (edited 04-22-2001).]
Apr 23, 2001, 4:41 am
#22
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Mt. Laurel NJ
Posts: 129
Now I'm really getting confused. I signed up for the e-rewards gold challenge on 4/21 and asked if my stays earlier in the month would count towards the four needed stays, I was told that they would not count. I needed four stays after registering for the promo. Is the e-rewards Gold Challenge the same as the 50k that others are referring to?
Apr 23, 2001, 6:19 am
#23
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NRT, UA-1K, JAL Global, Virgin Gold
Posts: 8
Just got in mail (at Chiba, Japan) a Gold Card, valid til April 2002. Need to register by June 15, then max. 50k for 4 stays if made within 90 days of registering. The cover letter is addressed to UA MP members (doesn't refer to any premier status). Great promo!
Apr 23, 2001, 6:23 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 321
Originally posted by ptpinit:
BajanYankee, how did you get all 50k bonus points with only one stay? That is something I am curious about, as I am getting ready to plan a slew of stays (read 4).
BajanYankee, how did you get all 50k bonus points with only one stay? That is something I am curious about, as I am getting ready to plan a slew of stays (read 4).
Apr 23, 2001, 6:53 am
#25
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 11
I just got off the phone with HHonors, and it seems like the lady I got on the phone was less than knowledgeable about the whole program. I knew I should be a bit leary when I gave her the "EWRDC" code and she just said "Ok you're signed up." and that was it. I asked for more information, and she told me that if I have four qualifying stays over the next 90 days, I'll receive 10,000 bonus points. I asked, "Does that mean 10,000 x 4 stays = 40,000 points, or 10,000 total?" She told me it was 10,000 total. I've been told before that some of the HHonors support people are not knowledgeable, and I should just hang up and call right back. Is this true? What do you guys recommend? I want my 50,000 points! 
Thanks in advance..
Thanks in advance..
Apr 23, 2001, 7:00 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: 60601 AA/HH/SPG
Posts: 1,090
Originally posted by mattyg30:
I just got off the phone with HHonors, and it seems like the lady I got on the phone was less than knowledgeable about the whole program. I knew I should be a bit leary when I gave her the "EWRDC" code and she just said "Ok you're signed up." and that was it. I asked for more information, and she told me that if I have four qualifying stays over the next 90 days, I'll receive 10,000 bonus points. I asked, "Does that mean 10,000 x 4 stays = 40,000 points, or 10,000 total?" She told me it was 10,000 total. I've been told before that some of the HHonors support people are not knowledgeable, and I should just hang up and call right back. Is this true? What do you guys recommend? I want my 50,000 points! Thanks in advance..
I just got off the phone with HHonors, and it seems like the lady I got on the phone was less than knowledgeable about the whole program. I knew I should be a bit leary when I gave her the "EWRDC" code and she just said "Ok you're signed up." and that was it. I asked for more information, and she told me that if I have four qualifying stays over the next 90 days, I'll receive 10,000 bonus points. I asked, "Does that mean 10,000 x 4 stays = 40,000 points, or 10,000 total?" She told me it was 10,000 total. I've been told before that some of the HHonors support people are not knowledgeable, and I should just hang up and call right back. Is this true? What do you guys recommend? I want my 50,000 points!
Thanks in advance..
Apr 23, 2001, 8:20 am
#27
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TravelMan Ken or anyone else--
I request that someone start a new post/ thread concerning the EWRDC promtion and the operative dates, etc. as I am was not aware that 50,000 bonus points could be earned, as well!
I was already a GOLD VIP and had seen the beginning of this thread earlier. As I was a Gold VIP and had read that the original import of this thread was just to secure a new gold card, I had neglected it for quite some time. However, as it began to grow, my curiosity got the better of me, and I read that there is a new POINT EARNING promotion.
I truly believe that many other HHonors members have not been bothering to read this thread, as it only signifies the securing of a new gold card that many of us have. That is why a new thread advertising the point earning capabilty ought to be started.
I look forward to its posting!
BTW, does anyone know if this is retroactive, and if so, to what date?
Thanx!
I request that someone start a new post/ thread concerning the EWRDC promtion and the operative dates, etc. as I am was not aware that 50,000 bonus points could be earned, as well!
I was already a GOLD VIP and had seen the beginning of this thread earlier. As I was a Gold VIP and had read that the original import of this thread was just to secure a new gold card, I had neglected it for quite some time. However, as it began to grow, my curiosity got the better of me, and I read that there is a new POINT EARNING promotion.
I truly believe that many other HHonors members have not been bothering to read this thread, as it only signifies the securing of a new gold card that many of us have. That is why a new thread advertising the point earning capabilty ought to be started.
I look forward to its posting!
BTW, does anyone know if this is retroactive, and if so, to what date?
Thanx!
Apr 23, 2001, 9:49 am
#28
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, RC PLT, SPG PLT
Posts: 231
Just got off the phone with HH and got some additional information (pardon if this has already been said)
1st stay w/i 90 day period - 5,000 pts
2nd stay w/i 90 day period - 10,000 pts
3rd stay w/i 90 day period - 15,000 pts
4th stay w/i 90 day period - 20,000 pts
For a grand total of 50k. So, looks like even if you don't complete all 4 stays you still get bonus points.
Hope this helps.
1st stay w/i 90 day period - 5,000 pts
2nd stay w/i 90 day period - 10,000 pts
3rd stay w/i 90 day period - 15,000 pts
4th stay w/i 90 day period - 20,000 pts
For a grand total of 50k. So, looks like even if you don't complete all 4 stays you still get bonus points.
Hope this helps.
Apr 23, 2001, 12:50 pm
#29
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 411
I just got off the phone for the second time with HHonors, and neither agent had any information about bonus mile-earning aspects of promotion EWRDC (the second agent actually seemed to know what she was talking about, too). I had received an Erewards email myself regarding this promotion, but it only mentioned attaining Gold status.
Does anyone have a URL or email that confirms that there is a 50,000 point-earning potential for this promotion? Or should I keep calling back Hilton HHonors until someone confirms it?
Apr 23, 2001, 2:09 pm
#30
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 411
Well, I just answered my own question. I finally found my original e-mail, and it contained this link: http://www.e-rewards.com/pro/pro.asp?FT=BPJPBZX681DR0
Here is the text:
Enroll Online Now to Enjoy Generous Point Bonuses, Upgrades & More.
Enroll in Hilton HHonors®, the only guest reward program to let you earn both Points & Miles™ for the same stay — what HHonors calls Double Dipping®. When you do, you'll receive automatic Gold VIP status. Normally, you would need 16 qualifying stays or 36 qualifying nights in a calendar year to achieve this standing. But because you are a valued member of e-Rewards®, you can instantly begin enjoying all the benefits of this prestigious VIP tier right away. As an HHonors Gold VIP member, you'll enjoy fantastic privileges including:
25% bonus on all HHonors Base points credited for your stays while you're a Gold VIP member
4,000 bonus points after every four qualifying stays in
a calendar quarter
Upgraded accommodations/amenities when available
Complimentary health club privileges (where owned and
operated by the hotel)
VIP-only rewards
Plus, Earn 50,000 Bonus
Points — Enough for
a Free Weekend Stay!
Receive up to 50,000 bonus points for your first four stays within 90 days of enrollment. Simply enroll by June 1, 2001, and you'll earn 5,000 HHonors points for your first stay, 10,000 points for your second stay, 15,000 points for your third stay and 20,000 for your fourth stay. That's a total of 50,000 HHonors points — enough for three free nights at many participating HHonors hotels.
Enroll Online to Earn an Additional
1,000 HHonors Points.
HHonors will also give you an additional 1,000 HHonors bonus points just for enrolling online. (Bonus is for online enrollment only.) If you're already an HHonors member and would like to take advantage of this offer, call 1-800-548-8690 and mention the promotion code EWRDC.
Hurry! You must enroll by June 1, 2001.
Enroll in Hilton HHonors®, the only guest reward program to let you earn both Points & Miles™ for the same stay — what HHonors calls Double Dipping®. When you do, you'll receive automatic Gold VIP status. Normally, you would need 16 qualifying stays or 36 qualifying nights in a calendar year to achieve this standing. But because you are a valued member of e-Rewards®, you can instantly begin enjoying all the benefits of this prestigious VIP tier right away. As an HHonors Gold VIP member, you'll enjoy fantastic privileges including:
25% bonus on all HHonors Base points credited for your stays while you're a Gold VIP member
4,000 bonus points after every four qualifying stays in
a calendar quarter
Upgraded accommodations/amenities when available
Complimentary health club privileges (where owned and
operated by the hotel)
VIP-only rewards
Plus, Earn 50,000 Bonus
Points — Enough for
a Free Weekend Stay!
Receive up to 50,000 bonus points for your first four stays within 90 days of enrollment. Simply enroll by June 1, 2001, and you'll earn 5,000 HHonors points for your first stay, 10,000 points for your second stay, 15,000 points for your third stay and 20,000 for your fourth stay. That's a total of 50,000 HHonors points — enough for three free nights at many participating HHonors hotels.
Enroll Online to Earn an Additional
1,000 HHonors Points.
HHonors will also give you an additional 1,000 HHonors bonus points just for enrolling online. (Bonus is for online enrollment only.) If you're already an HHonors member and would like to take advantage of this offer, call 1-800-548-8690 and mention the promotion code EWRDC.
Hurry! You must enroll by June 1, 2001.