Fast Track To Diamond
Apr 2, 2010, 10:55 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Cullman, Alabama
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 648
Fast Track To Diamond
Just received something from Hilton reducing the total amount of stays or nights to get me to diamond status at Hilton. It runs only till June 30th I believe.
I was most curious what people think about this promotion if your sitting at Gold but are using the bulk of your points this year on a vacation stay with Honors points.
What does Diamond offer me If I go after this and complete the required stays before June 30? Also will other programs match a Hilton Diamond?
I was most curious what people think about this promotion if your sitting at Gold but are using the bulk of your points this year on a vacation stay with Honors points.
What does Diamond offer me If I go after this and complete the required stays before June 30? Also will other programs match a Hilton Diamond?
Apr 2, 2010, 11:06 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 791
Just received something from Hilton reducing the total amount of stays or nights to get me to diamond status at Hilton. It runs only till June 30th I believe.
I was most curious what people think about this promotion if your sitting at Gold but are using the bulk of your points this year on a vacation stay with Honors points.
What does Diamond offer me If I go after this and complete the required stays before June 30? Also will other programs match a Hilton Diamond?
I was most curious what people think about this promotion if your sitting at Gold but are using the bulk of your points this year on a vacation stay with Honors points.
What does Diamond offer me If I go after this and complete the required stays before June 30? Also will other programs match a Hilton Diamond?
Apr 2, 2010, 11:10 pm
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
Apr 3, 2010, 12:45 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Dayton, OH
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IC Platinum, National Exec Elite
Posts: 39
No Diamond for me
I spent 35 mins on hold waiting for a supervisor. I was given the Gold challenge and wanted to get Diamond challenge instead. The supervisor named Andre was polite but resolute in not offering me this challenge. I explained that my brother spent 2 night at Hilton last year and was given this challenge. "Sorry". I asked if I could speak with his boss, "there is no one else you can talk to". I explained that I would cancel my current reservations and not stay with them anymore. "Thats your choice" I was told. Not so, its your choice I explained.
Peace out Hilton. 2 years Diamond, 2 years Gold, NO MORE!
Peace out Hilton. 2 years Diamond, 2 years Gold, NO MORE!
Apr 5, 2010, 10:02 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AC Million Miler & long time SE; StarwoodPlat for 10+ yrs & lifetime Gold; Hilton Honours Diamond; IC Ambassador; AMEX Plat;Avis Presidents Club; Airmiles GOLD; and just about everything else!
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Posts: 3,822
I spent 35 mins on hold waiting for a supervisor. I was given the Gold challenge and wanted to get Diamond challenge instead. The supervisor named Andre was polite but resolute in not offering me this challenge. I explained that my brother spent 2 night at Hilton last year and was given this challenge. "Sorry". I asked if I could speak with his boss, "there is no one else you can talk to". I explained that I would cancel my current reservations and not stay with them anymore. "Thats your choice" I was told. Not so, its your choice I explained.
Peace out Hilton. 2 years Diamond, 2 years Gold, NO MORE!
Peace out Hilton. 2 years Diamond, 2 years Gold, NO MORE!
Apr 6, 2010, 12:56 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: TK Gold, M&M FTL, QR Gold, HH Diamond, PCR Platinum
Posts: 1,667
I emailed HH and asked for Diamond fast-track on March 15th, no answer until Friday. On Thursday (one day before the answer) I called them and asked for a Diamond fast-track and was given the 21 nights offer by July 1st. No stays connected to this, just nights.
They said they can't do anything about the 6 night spent since March 15th until now, which would have really brought this closer. 21 nights in Q2 is quite a lot, one third of the total stays needed to get Diamond without any fast-track.
They said they can't do anything about the 6 night spent since March 15th until now, which would have really brought this closer. 21 nights in Q2 is quite a lot, one third of the total stays needed to get Diamond without any fast-track.
Apr 6, 2010, 1:04 am
#8
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
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I disagree. I bought an advance purchase rate to stay in one of worldwide hilton back in February 2010. Becuase of BA last month crew strike my flight to LHR was canceled and I callled them and ask them to refund for me the adavance money paid. To my surprise and after 3 attempts, they were very cooperative and agreed to do so. They refunded me the full amount and canceled my reservation.
Apr 6, 2010, 1:51 am
#9
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: Too Many to Count
Posts: 510
I spent 35 mins on hold waiting for a supervisor. I was given the Gold challenge and wanted to get Diamond challenge instead. The supervisor named Andre was polite but resolute in not offering me this challenge. I explained that my brother spent 2 night at Hilton last year and was given this challenge. "Sorry". I asked if I could speak with his boss, "there is no one else you can talk to". I explained that I would cancel my current reservations and not stay with them anymore. "Thats your choice" I was told. Not so, its your choice I explained.
Peace out Hilton. 2 years Diamond, 2 years Gold, NO MORE!
Peace out Hilton. 2 years Diamond, 2 years Gold, NO MORE!
Apr 6, 2010, 6:00 am
#10
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
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personally i do not believe in shortcuts....i feel it dilutes the system....calling again & again may have worked for some people but if hilton does not offer you the fast track then they are completely within their rights....
hilton obviously believes it can do without the loyalty of all the past diamonds who have not qualified for this year....
hilton obviously believes it can do without the loyalty of all the past diamonds who have not qualified for this year....
Apr 6, 2010, 6:06 am
#11
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: INN
Programs: LH, KLM, BA
Posts: 566
personally i do not believe in shortcuts....i feel it dilutes the system....calling again & again may have worked for some people but if hilton does not offer you the fast track then they are completely within their rights....
hilton obviously believes it can do without the loyalty of all the past diamonds who have not qualified for this year....
hilton obviously believes it can do without the loyalty of all the past diamonds who have not qualified for this year....
that at least would say, " hey sorry you didn't make the tier due to bla bla crisis, but thanks for having been a loyal customer" would have been a neat gesture.
Apr 6, 2010, 7:05 am
#12
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: BA GGL/GfL/CCR,Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Starwood Titanium, Delta Gold, United
Posts: 121
personally i do not believe in shortcuts....i feel it dilutes the system....calling again & again may have worked for some people but if hilton does not offer you the fast track then they are completely within their rights....
hilton obviously believes it can do without the loyalty of all the past diamonds who have not qualified for this year....
hilton obviously believes it can do without the loyalty of all the past diamonds who have not qualified for this year....
Yes, it seems Hilton has replaced loyal Diamond members who earned their way in by spending money and nights with Hilton, with, many complementary Diamonds via Amex.
So, you are right... Hilton believes it can do without the loyalty of past diamonds who have not qualified this year
- because it is replacing them with many who haven't slept enough nights to even earn Silver via the surpass card. I'm sure they teach this technique at MBA school...
Feb 5, 2015, 11:08 am
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 202
Got a fast track back to Diamond offer - does reward stay count towards the qual?
Hi fellow FTers,
Got a fast track back to Diamond offer - does reward stay count towards the qualification?
also has anyone got an experience of this, and how quickly the status will be changed (e.g., after the stays are posted)?
Many thanks!
Got a fast track back to Diamond offer - does reward stay count towards the qualification?
also has anyone got an experience of this, and how quickly the status will be changed (e.g., after the stays are posted)?
Many thanks!
Feb 5, 2015, 12:12 pm
#14
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
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Unlike IHG's "qualifying" (paid) vs. "non-qualifying" (award, though confusingly they do count for status renewal) nights, Hilton tends to treat both types the same.
Feb 12, 2015, 10:47 am
#15
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 202
Question on fast track to diamond
Hello FTers,
Just wonder if anyone got the offer of fast track back to Diamond? I got a 6 stays offer (before April 30) and want to know if award stay is counted toward the qualification? In the email, it only said 6 stays.. No specific note on award/paid stay eligibility..
Thanks!!
Just wonder if anyone got the offer of fast track back to Diamond? I got a 6 stays offer (before April 30) and want to know if award stay is counted toward the qualification? In the email, it only said 6 stays.. No specific note on award/paid stay eligibility..
Thanks!!