Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta - Buckhead {US-GA} (formerly DoubleTree)
Apr 14, 2022, 9:16 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
Wouldn't be surprised if it became more common...I would say it shows the comparative strength of the brands, and the fact that with leisure travel roaring back but business travel lagging, limited-service properties are in higher demand than full-service offerings.
Apr 15, 2022, 10:45 pm
#17
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
If it works for this hotel, fine. Count this Diamond out.
David
Apr 17, 2022, 1:19 pm
#18
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
If you think Hilton and their properties care about status right now, then you're in for a rude awakening. This year, at the very least, is going to be a post-COVID money grab going to the highest bidder. Once business travel shakes out and companies figure out what the "new normal" looks like, then maybe they'll start focusing on loyalty again, or maybe they'll just decide that leisure is the cash cow. Who knows. But right now money talks.
Apr 17, 2022, 1:24 pm
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
If you think Hilton and their properties care about status right now, then you're in for a rude awakening. This year, at the very least, is going to be a post-COVID money grab going to the highest bidder. Once business travel shakes out and companies figure out what the "new normal" looks like, then maybe they'll start focusing on loyalty again, or maybe they'll just decide that leisure is the cash cow. Who knows. But right now money talks.
David