Hilton Honors Gold VIP Status Short Cuts: Fast Track, Instant, Challenges & Comps
Mar 21, 2004, 1:45 am
#331
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dmanphoenix:
All the travel has been in San Diego. Doubletree Mission Valley, Doubletree Club, Hilton San Diego. This along with Tucson has been my only exposure as far as Hilton because I started traveling for work in 2003. </font>
All the travel has been in San Diego. Doubletree Mission Valley, Doubletree Club, Hilton San Diego. This along with Tucson has been my only exposure as far as Hilton because I started traveling for work in 2003. </font>
I bat about 75% at most Hiltons over the years as a Gold, and was upgraded on AWARD stays in the last few weeks at Basel and Nairobi. In Switzerland in fact they phoned in the am and ASKED if we wanted to be upgraded to a suite after the first night on a 6 night stay. And offered a choice of room even.
I had checked in along with another FT'er - long term Diamonds, and they also could not get upgraded the initial night, no matter how cajoling their protests.
They also were upgraded for the next night. So in this case Gold and Diamond were treated identically.
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Try and make it down to SYD for "OZ FEST 2004" - May 21-23
[This message has been edited by ozstamps (edited Mar 21, 2004).]
Mar 21, 2004, 4:54 pm
#332
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Thanks Ozstamps, I actually was aware that Tucson and San Diego did not encompass the entire world. You have a nice day also
Mar 21, 2004, 8:52 pm
#333
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dmanphoenix:
Thanks Ozstamps, I actually was aware that Tucson and San Diego did not encompass the entire world. You have a nice day also</font>
Thanks Ozstamps, I actually was aware that Tucson and San Diego did not encompass the entire world. You have a nice day also</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dmanphoenix:
Gold in most properties means nothing as far as upgrades. The upgrades only started coming when I became diamond. Anyone know</font>
Gold in most properties means nothing as far as upgrades. The upgrades only started coming when I became diamond. Anyone know</font>
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Try and make it down to SYD for "OZ FEST 2004" - May 21-23
~ Glen ~ sipping bubbly from UA 747-400 exit row 15A near you SOON!
Mar 23, 2004, 9:34 pm
#334
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Point taken
Mar 23, 2004, 9:42 pm
#335
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dmanphoenix:
Point taken</font>
Point taken</font>
And, to your credit, you were a gentleman!
May 25, 2004, 7:30 pm
#336
Join Date: May 2004
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Fast Track to Gold
Good evening,
I'm a relatively young and new travler, so I always appreciate the help from the veterans.
I obtained silver status last year with HH, and currently have 7 qualifying stays right now. I know I'll make the 16 stays for GOLD by the end of the year, but in particular, I'll have a bunch of stays coming up in June/July. Is there any kind of program that I can get on for a fast-trac to gold?
Thanks for the help!
-Brian
I'm a relatively young and new travler, so I always appreciate the help from the veterans.
I obtained silver status last year with HH, and currently have 7 qualifying stays right now. I know I'll make the 16 stays for GOLD by the end of the year, but in particular, I'll have a bunch of stays coming up in June/July. Is there any kind of program that I can get on for a fast-trac to gold?Thanks for the help!
-Brian
May 27, 2004, 4:44 am
#337
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Orlando
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Current Fast Track to Gold?
Is there any current promo out there for fast track to Gold VIP status. Mine slipped this last month and I have a couple of stays coming up. Would love to find something like the ACAQ promo. Didn't need it when it was active.
May 27, 2004, 6:08 am
#338
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Codes NAVG, APAE, Amex Card, Citibank card, etc. Doubt you'll see an ACAQ again though.
May 27, 2004, 9:38 am
#339
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Originally Posted by TDGooldy
Didn't need it when it was active.
May 27, 2004, 11:13 am
#340
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I tried the fastrack but was denied Gold
May want to read my experience with this in my post in this thread
May 28, 2004, 11:36 am
#341
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Originally Posted by Scoop
Codes NAVG, APAE, Amex Card, Citibank card, etc. Doubt you'll see an ACAQ again though.
May 28, 2004, 1:06 pm
#342
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Information on APAE and NAVG
APAE Alpha Phi Alpha Enrollment
Instant silver and "opportunity to get on fast track to gold"
http://www.alphaphialpha.net/commerce/vas/travel.html
NAVG Navigant
http://www.hiltonhhonors.com/process...px?lp=navigant
Instant silver and "opportunity to get on fast track to gold"
To enroll in HHonors as a Silver VIP and get on the Fast Track to Gold VIP membership call 1-800-HHONORS and request origin code APAE. If you are already a member and would like to take advantage of this offer, simply call the HHonors Customer Service Center at 1-800-548-8690 and request Promotion Code APAE.
NAVG Navigant
Enroll in Hilton HHonors now and get on the Fast Track to HHonors VIP status. Just have two qualifying stays within 90 days of enrollment to earn HHonors Silver VIP status, or stay four times within the same period to earn Gold VIP status. It normally takes four qualifying stays per calendar year to earn Silver VIP status and 16 stays per year to earn Gold VIP status.
Last edited by CozumelJen; May 28, 2004 at 1:09 pm
May 28, 2004, 3:12 pm
#343
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I'm hoping for another chance to earn 50K points.
May 28, 2004, 3:23 pm
#344
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We all want another 50K! :-) Especiallly with GLON from 100K to 175K inflation.
Right now, HHonors could pass out any promo! I see none! The 150% points with no miles doesn't count.
Right now, HHonors could pass out any promo! I see none! The 150% points with no miles doesn't count.
Jun 1, 2004, 10:05 pm
#345
Join Date: May 2004
Location: An American living in London, Ontario, Canada
Programs: Hilton Gold,Hyatt Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 29
Back in December I saw a post on betterbidding.com for a free gold status for one year. I took advantage, and they combined by blue membership with that. I've been enjoying those perks that come with gold. This coming Friday we have a stay at the Toronto(airport) Hilton. Came to 57US on the website. I could have maybe gotten it for 10 bucks cheaper on priceline, but the points are worth more to me.