2015 Double Your Honors promotion!
Feb 25, 2015, 9:20 am
#76
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I think the real issue is that the lower brands such as Hampton, Homewood and HGI run very lean operations. Notice that few Hiltons are on the list. And hardly any international properties. Those properties have a bit more of a marketing budget.
Feb 25, 2015, 10:20 am
#77
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
I agree with this. Skimming the list, it struck me that the properties opting out looked largely to be 2nd/3rd-tier properties that probably didn't have much slack in their budgets. Also, the list seemed to feature a lot of properties where price and/or the very existence of a property in that location (airports, middle of nowhere) is more likely to be a determining factor in a booking, as opposed to a promotion drawing people in.
Feb 25, 2015, 10:39 am
#79
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
I agree with this. Skimming the list, it struck me that the properties opting out looked largely to be 2nd/3rd-tier properties that probably didn't have much slack in their budgets. Also, the list seemed to feature a lot of properties where price and/or the very existence of a property in that location (airports, middle of nowhere) is more likely to be a determining factor in a booking, as opposed to a promotion drawing people in.
Feb 25, 2015, 11:19 am
#80
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 21
With that embarrassing list of opt-outs, there is nothing "global" about it. Everything I've experienced in the past 6 months has been a kick in the teeth telling me that my Diamond status is not worth the same as everybody elses. Here's my "loyalty", Hilton. Where is yours?
Feb 25, 2015, 11:29 am
#81
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT PLT (3.6+ MM), UA 1K LT Gold, Hilton LT Diamond, Bonvoy Gold.
Posts: 1,662
Feb 25, 2015, 11:37 am
#82
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: UK
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Spire, Marriott Titanium, BA Silver, FB Explorer
Posts: 995
No successful registration email for me either, and I do get other emails from HHonors. I've just sent an email to HHonors asking them to confirm I'm registered (even though it has said I am when I try it again).
I'd like something in writing as I had lots of problems when I registered for the last promotion then not all hotel stays credited properly and halfway through I appeared not to be registered. Erin helpfully got it sorted out but it took a while.
I'd like something in writing as I had lots of problems when I registered for the last promotion then not all hotel stays credited properly and halfway through I appeared not to be registered. Erin helpfully got it sorted out but it took a while.
Feb 25, 2015, 11:43 am
#83
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: LAX
Programs: DL DM, 2 MM; OW Emerald; MVP Gold 100k;Marriott/SPG LTPlat; HH Diamond
Posts: 968
So if I want double points, not miles, do I switch preference to points-points? Amazingly my stay in Raleigh next week is participating! What a sad list though...
Feb 25, 2015, 11:49 am
#84
havnfn
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: FL-MCO
Programs: Delta-DM; Hilton-Diamond; Hyatt-Diamond
Posts: 456
Again...pretty much everything in the entire Richmond, VA area (minus Hampton in Short Pump). Even the more expensive HGI in downtown is on the opt-out list! Things have gotten WORSE!!
Guess I'll focus on a few more stays to maintain Diamond but then it's back to Hyatt for me!
Guess I'll focus on a few more stays to maintain Diamond but then it's back to Hyatt for me!
So much for this:
Hi ScrodmanFL,
Just wanted to let you know that there is no opt out list as all properties will be participating in the 2X Points during weekday stays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 3X Points during weekend stays (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
Also, the next official global bonus promotion will start March 1, 2015, and I will have more details to share at the end of February.
Cheers,
Erin
Just wanted to let you know that there is no opt out list as all properties will be participating in the 2X Points during weekday stays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 3X Points during weekend stays (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
Also, the next official global bonus promotion will start March 1, 2015, and I will have more details to share at the end of February.
Cheers,
Erin
Guess I can test that out in a couple weeks then.
Feb 25, 2015, 12:04 pm
#85
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,502
Embassy Suites Santa Clara and Hilton Santa Clara have basically opted out of any promotions in recent years. So have most of the Hilton hotels in the Bay Area. Can HHonors do something about this? I've been a loyal customer for years (always paid stays and Diamond since last year). These two hotels are the closest to work but I can't justify staying there anymore since every other hotel chain have hotels that's on promotion. If I have to drive 20 minutes, I might as well stay at a hotel that participates in a promotion (plenty of choices from SPG or Marriott) if I'm willing to go that far.
Feb 25, 2015, 12:16 pm
#86
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: JAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,770
Nice. Only a few international hotels are not participating. Tough luck for US travelers though. http://hhonors3.hilton.com/en/promot...ng-hotels.html
I'll stick with SPG properties.
Feb 25, 2015, 12:22 pm
#87
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
Hilton is making it harder and harder for me to stay loyal.
Feb 25, 2015, 12:36 pm
#88
Company Representative - Honors by Hilton
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: Hilton Honors
Posts: 1,516
Just wanted to let you know I'm checking in on this with my team now.
Cheers,
Erin
Feb 25, 2015, 1:03 pm
#89
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,399
For US properties the list would probably be shorter if they just listed participating properties instead of properties opting out.
I'm surprised the SF Hiltons didn't opt out like they always do. Maybe the Parc 55 decided to not opt out of promos and they have some competition now.
All the properties I am booked at have opted out except for the Palmer House and the Fashion District Hilton. I have expensive stays at the Seattle Hilton and the Boston Back Bay Hilton booked and since it doesn't look like I will need the breakfast, I am seriously considering moving those stays to SPG's.
I'm surprised the SF Hiltons didn't opt out like they always do. Maybe the Parc 55 decided to not opt out of promos and they have some competition now.
All the properties I am booked at have opted out except for the Palmer House and the Fashion District Hilton. I have expensive stays at the Seattle Hilton and the Boston Back Bay Hilton booked and since it doesn't look like I will need the breakfast, I am seriously considering moving those stays to SPG's.