[Europe Only] Would you like free Diamond status?
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 10
[Europe Only] Would you like free Diamond status?
Hi All,
I've been away for work a fair bit this year and am due to cross over the 100 nights threshold this week This gives me the opportunity to gift Diamond status to someone, which I believe would be valid until March 2020 (?). I've asked both my family & friends (they don't stay in Hiltons much) and my work colleagues (they all have Gold / Diamond status already) but no takers, so I've decided to gift this to someone who would be able to take advantage of it but wouldn't necessarily be able to earn Diamond the traditional way.
So with that out the way, here's the deal (as the gifter I make the rules):
Thanks all,
-X
For clarification: I will be taking all the names from this thread (that wish to participate) and feed them into a computer program that will pick at random. I will then confirm via PM you meet the rules outlined above and will then submit the form to get you Diamond status (please allow around a week for Hilton to process this), thanks and good luck!
Congratulations to redeyedonkey for winning the raffle! I hope you celebrate your new Diamond status with as much breakfast and wine as is feasibly possible
I've been away for work a fair bit this year and am due to cross over the 100 nights threshold this week This gives me the opportunity to gift Diamond status to someone, which I believe would be valid until March 2020 (?). I've asked both my family & friends (they don't stay in Hiltons much) and my work colleagues (they all have Gold / Diamond status already) but no takers, so I've decided to gift this to someone who would be able to take advantage of it but wouldn't necessarily be able to earn Diamond the traditional way.
So with that out the way, here's the deal (as the gifter I make the rules):
- Do you live in Europe (I believe our friends across the ocean have much easier access to Diamond)?
- Are you Member / Silver level in the Hilton Honors scheme and have had a stay in the past 6 months?
- Do you have upcoming Hilton stay(s) for your holiday / vacation and would benefit from free breakfast and lounge access?
Thanks all,
-X
For clarification: I will be taking all the names from this thread (that wish to participate) and feed them into a computer program that will pick at random. I will then confirm via PM you meet the rules outlined above and will then submit the form to get you Diamond status (please allow around a week for Hilton to process this), thanks and good luck!
Congratulations to redeyedonkey for winning the raffle! I hope you celebrate your new Diamond status with as much breakfast and wine as is feasibly possible
Last edited by Xailter; Dec 3, 2018 at 3:21 am Reason: Winning announcement!
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
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Although I'd be perfectly happy to be upgraded to Diamond, I am also mostly curious about whether optimising the date matters. After all, completing a challenge / fast track early in a year usually means you get the rest of that year and all of the following year...
#5
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: EDI
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 466
Do they prompt you that you can do this? Or do you need to be proactive and contact them? I hit 100 nights a while ago but never received anything. Like you, I'm unsure who I could give it to anyway!
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 10
At 60 nights (achieving Diamond 'normally') you can gift Gold to an HHonors member. At 100 nights you can gift Diamond to an HHonors member if you haven't previously gifted Gold, or the person you gifted Gold to is automatically upgraded to Diamond (no intervention required on your part).
I believe if you don't gift by the end of your membership year (end of March usually) then you lose the ability to gift status unless you meet the above criteria again - so you should gift it ASAP to your friends & family!
-X
#7
Really nice of you if no family/friends are interested.
Was diamond years ago, currently gold but with only 9 stays this year (due caring for mother with dementia until recently) will "fall" to silver.
Last stay was Oct 18 and looking to get back travelling a fair bit next year both UK and back to the USA for several trips.
Was diamond years ago, currently gold but with only 9 stays this year (due caring for mother with dementia until recently) will "fall" to silver.
Last stay was Oct 18 and looking to get back travelling a fair bit next year both UK and back to the USA for several trips.
#8
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
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#9
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: HH Diamond,Virgin Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 248
That is a very thoughtful and generous offer you post.
it will probably get a lot of attention over the coming days and lots of responses.
i live in UK and am currently Diamond but will drop to Silver on March 31st staying just shy of 40 nights all paid from my own pocket for leisure.
Have 10 nights booked for Jan 2019, another 10 for April 2019 and another 10 for June 2019.
probably a lot more deserving people on here but I wouldn't say no !!!
it will probably get a lot of attention over the coming days and lots of responses.
i live in UK and am currently Diamond but will drop to Silver on March 31st staying just shy of 40 nights all paid from my own pocket for leisure.
Have 10 nights booked for Jan 2019, another 10 for April 2019 and another 10 for June 2019.
probably a lot more deserving people on here but I wouldn't say no !!!
#10
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Bonvoy LTTitanium, BAEC Silver
Posts: 590
Very nice gesture OP.
As an existing diamond member until March 2020 I'll have to sit this one out which is shame as it might have been fun coming up with a sob story about it being my Grandma's dying wish to get executive club lounge access and a late check out next year.
As an existing diamond member until March 2020 I'll have to sit this one out which is shame as it might have been fun coming up with a sob story about it being my Grandma's dying wish to get executive club lounge access and a late check out next year.
#14
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: USA
Programs: All
Posts: 103
I would be most appreciative of the gifted Diamond status as I am preparing some family vacation trips to visit some relatives we have not seen in many years.
I live in Europe and would be most grateful.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity !
I live in Europe and would be most grateful.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity !
#15
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Programs: A|Club
Posts: 5
Hi Xailter,
Thank you for this offer, it's much appreciated.
I live in Portugal and I fulfill all the three rules you've mentioned, so, please feel free to count with me! :-)
Thank you, once again.
Thank you for this offer, it's much appreciated.
I live in Portugal and I fulfill all the three rules you've mentioned, so, please feel free to count with me! :-)
Thank you, once again.
Last edited by tapflyer; Nov 27, 2018 at 10:49 am