[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Dec 19, 2018, 9:10 am
#2386
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 413
I wouldnt worry. If there are major changes I doubt they would occur by march. I also don't think it would be beneficial for the new owners to leave the hilton family. A good portion of people who visit do it on points but still spend a lot on food, room upgrades, etc. By leaving the hilton they would be excluding a lot of their repeat customers.
But worst case there will always be the Waldorf Astoria opening up in 2019.
But worst case there will always be the Waldorf Astoria opening up in 2019.
So I guess the sale and handover of owners had already occurred.
Does Hilton have specific contract duration on these branding flags like Marriott?
If the contract doesn't expires for a few more years, it might be safe to assume there won't be any deflagging any time soon.
Sorry, don't mean to cause unnecessary panic, but we plan to book for Nov 19 next year, I know it's planning very far ahead, but if we know the chances of changes, then we might have to look into other options ie the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, which will join the Hilton portfolio next year..
Dec 19, 2018, 11:48 am
#2387
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I just back tracked the thread, if interested folks that missed the details, earlier post started from #4249, 4251 and 4252.
Does Hilton have specific contract duration on these branding flags like Marriott?
If the contract doesn't expires for a few more years, it might be safe to assume there won't be any deflagging any time soon.
Does Hilton have specific contract duration on these branding flags like Marriott?
If the contract doesn't expires for a few more years, it might be safe to assume there won't be any deflagging any time soon.
Dec 19, 2018, 6:53 pm
#2390
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
No secret, unfortunately. Since I live outside of the US and in a country where there are no Hilton-branded CCs, it's cash cash cash and a measly 10 points per dollar spent.....so the hard way all the way. And since we travel at most twice a year, it's taken a long time to build up the balance. Won't regret the splurge though. Will be the best use of points ever!
Dec 21, 2018, 3:52 am
#2391
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
Programs: Avios Hunter
Posts: 2,811
Anyway, sounds far from measly to me, on a normal hilton redemption, that works out at equivalent to about 3-4% cashback, which is pretty impressive and far more than you'll get for any credit card here in the UK (whether it's cash or points).
For a Rangali redemption, you could be seeing an equivalent 6-8% payout for your spending. Guessing 76K a night against say $500-600 inc tax per night in cash.
Dec 21, 2018, 5:23 am
#2392
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,485
He means the base 5ppd for HH spend and the 5 ppd diamond bonus I thought?
Which is measly compared to what people in the USA can earn with HH credit cards.
And also poor compared to the good old days of quadruple and triple HH points. One stay at Rangali I made as many points as I burned. The good ol days
Which is measly compared to what people in the USA can earn with HH credit cards.
And also poor compared to the good old days of quadruple and triple HH points. One stay at Rangali I made as many points as I burned. The good ol days
Dec 21, 2018, 6:01 am
#2393
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
Programs: Avios Hunter
Posts: 2,811
He means the base 5ppd for HH spend and the 5 ppd diamond bonus I thought?
Which is measly compared to what people in the USA can earn with HH credit cards.
And also poor compared to the good old days of quadruple and triple HH points. One stay at Rangali I made as many points as I burned. The good ol days
Which is measly compared to what people in the USA can earn with HH credit cards.
And also poor compared to the good old days of quadruple and triple HH points. One stay at Rangali I made as many points as I burned. The good ol days
That is an impressive effort then to gather up the required total.
Dec 21, 2018, 6:38 am
#2394
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
That is still possible these days. Right now, you can get 401k points for a stay at Rangali as a Diamond (100k base points -> triple points on "luxury & resort" stays + 100k Diamond bonus +1k MyWay benefit).
Dec 21, 2018, 8:37 am
#2395
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 139
For a stay next month, I was offered an upgrade: BV to DBV for $378.5++.
Dec 21, 2018, 8:53 am
#2396
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
Posts: 6,826
Regular points would be 10 points per Dollar + 10 point per Dollar Diamond bonus.
That is still possible these days. Right now, you can get 401k points for a stay at Rangali as a Diamond (100k base points -> triple points on "luxury & resort" stays + 100k Diamond bonus +1k MyWay benefit).
That is still possible these days. Right now, you can get 401k points for a stay at Rangali as a Diamond (100k base points -> triple points on "luxury & resort" stays + 100k Diamond bonus +1k MyWay benefit).
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Dec 21, 2018, 9:39 am
#2397
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: CLE
Programs: UA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,661
there's some posts in the past, where people have engaged with dive companies (non-conrad related) to do their excursions.
the company then come to conrad to pick them up from the dock.
tried messaging the person who did that before, but that person is no longer active in FT
who should you be talking to for this sort of things? your host upon arrival? or someone else beforehand?
the company then come to conrad to pick them up from the dock.
tried messaging the person who did that before, but that person is no longer active in FT
who should you be talking to for this sort of things? your host upon arrival? or someone else beforehand?
Dec 21, 2018, 10:15 am
#2399
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 190
Some tidbits from my stay:
- Multiple staff members said the new owners will keep the hotel under the Conrad brand.
-One staff member mentioned a contractual agreement until 2020 or 2022 that required the hotel to stay under the Conrad brand regardless of the owner. But still the new owners say they intend to keep it a Conrad branded hotel.
-A a few of the staff are moving to the Waldorf Astoria. Many staff members like the facts its closer to Male for them. Seems Hilton also wants to bring over some experienced members to the new resort
-The new owners have begun discussions to renovate the OWVs on the quiet island. This may start as early as May 2019. They understand the need to have better OWV to compete with new resorts. They may add 2 more sunset water villas. They're also exploring adding exclusive island rooms accessible only by speed boat.
Overall the staff seemed happy with the new owners. Lets see how much of this ends up being true. Thought I would share what I heard with you guys.
- Multiple staff members said the new owners will keep the hotel under the Conrad brand.
-One staff member mentioned a contractual agreement until 2020 or 2022 that required the hotel to stay under the Conrad brand regardless of the owner. But still the new owners say they intend to keep it a Conrad branded hotel.
-A a few of the staff are moving to the Waldorf Astoria. Many staff members like the facts its closer to Male for them. Seems Hilton also wants to bring over some experienced members to the new resort
-The new owners have begun discussions to renovate the OWVs on the quiet island. This may start as early as May 2019. They understand the need to have better OWV to compete with new resorts. They may add 2 more sunset water villas. They're also exploring adding exclusive island rooms accessible only by speed boat.
Overall the staff seemed happy with the new owners. Lets see how much of this ends up being true. Thought I would share what I heard with you guys.
Dec 21, 2018, 10:28 am
#2400
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,416
Thank you!