[EXPIRED] FAIRMONT HOTELS - Employee Friends and Family Promotion
Apr 3, 2010, 10:59 am
#1757
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The Miramar has recently runs promotions through travelzoo.com and jetsetter.com. In both cases the rate was about $200USD + tax a night.
For individual stays I would keep an eye on sites like Expedia, as sometimes they'll have unannounced sales through 3rd party sites. You can see my review of the Miramar in the Fairmont form if your interested.
For individual stays I would keep an eye on sites like Expedia, as sometimes they'll have unannounced sales through 3rd party sites. You can see my review of the Miramar in the Fairmont form if your interested.
Apr 3, 2010, 1:03 pm
#1758
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IMHO.. NFAF was a bit overpriced at the end, as the hotels moved the rates up. I've heard NFAF was moved up some 80% and 120% in some cases. Don't let the name fool you, the rates weren't necessary the best deals offered by Fairmont.. in a lot of my reservations I was able to find better deals in package offers all over the place.
But seeing that everyone's bought into it.. and how many of those who stay at Fairmont doesn't research rates/packages, it would be stupid for Fairmont not to further this promo in one way shape/form or another. I've got several contacts at Fairmont so should be able to hook in excellent rates if its' still offered to employees. By that time, the F&F shouldn't be so inflated. Research and stay happy everyone!^
But seeing that everyone's bought into it.. and how many of those who stay at Fairmont doesn't research rates/packages, it would be stupid for Fairmont not to further this promo in one way shape/form or another. I've got several contacts at Fairmont so should be able to hook in excellent rates if its' still offered to employees. By that time, the F&F shouldn't be so inflated. Research and stay happy everyone!^
new code for 2010?
Apr 6, 2010, 2:17 pm
#1760
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Canada
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I have received word that the Fairmont NFAF code has been de-activated. The Friends and Family rates will continue but will go back to the normal way of having your friend or family member make the reservation for you in the employee system. So if you have a friend or family member who works at Fairmont, you're still in the loop!
Last edited by nyx.t2t; Apr 6, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Apr 7, 2010, 12:05 am
#1762
Join Date: May 2009
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I have received word that the Fairmont NFAF code has been de-activated. The Friends and Family rates will continue but will go back to the normal way of having your friend or family member make the reservation for you in the employee system. So if you have a friend or family member who works at Fairmont, you're still in the loop!
haha just kidding...
Apr 7, 2010, 12:09 pm
#1763
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I have received word that the Fairmont NFAF code has been de-activated. The Friends and Family rates will continue but will go back to the normal way of having your friend or family member make the reservation for you in the employee system. So if you have a friend or family member who works at Fairmont, you're still in the loop!
A BIG thank you! ^
Apr 7, 2010, 6:28 pm
#1765
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It isn't a bummer if you have a friend or family member who works at Fairmont. I know quite a few who work at the hotels.. So it isn't over.. just have to book it the traditional way, that's all.
We've still got a few good friends on this forum who could book for us too!
Depends if they still get a kick back or not..
We've still got a few good friends on this forum who could book for us too!
Depends if they still get a kick back or not..
Apr 7, 2010, 7:23 pm
#1766
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They no longer get a kick-back, and it would be a violation to book for general public (aka if an employee had tons of F+F bookings, they would look into it).
Apr 8, 2010, 1:44 am
#1767
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The program of NFAF still exists, and you can still book the rates. Only the Internet method has been disabled. You can still book NFAF. I'll repeat this ten times..
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
You can still book NFAF.
Call up your booker ID buddy that you've used in the past (because you're good enough friends with them to have them booker ID you), and get it done!
Apr 8, 2010, 5:43 am
#1768
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 183
Surely by disabling the NFAF internet code, Fairmont is clearly calling time on the loosest possible interpretation of "friends and family" and reverting back to how it worked previously - i.e. for the vast majority of people who used a Booker ID in the past, it's game over for them really (as I doubt their "friend" with the Booker ID is going to make the booking on their behalf).
Apr 8, 2010, 8:57 am
#1769
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Surely by disabling the NFAF internet code, Fairmont is clearly calling time on the loosest possible interpretation of "friends and family" and reverting back to how it worked previously - i.e. for the vast majority of people who used a Booker ID in the past, it's game over for them really (as I doubt their "friend" with the Booker ID is going to make the booking on their behalf).
Apr 8, 2010, 9:11 am
#1770
Join Date: Apr 2010
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IMHO.. NFAF was a bit overpriced at the end, as the hotels moved the rates up. I've heard NFAF was moved up some 80% and 120% in some cases. Don't let the name fool you, the rates weren't necessary the best deals offered by Fairmont.. in a lot of my reservations I was able to find better deals in package offers all over the place.But seeing that everyone's bought into it.. and how many of those who stay at Fairmont doesn't research rates/packages, it would be stupid for Fairmont not to further this promo in one way shape/form or another. I've got several contacts at Fairmont so should be able to hook in excellent rates if its' still offered to employees. By that time, the F&F shouldn't be so inflated. Research and stay happy everyone!^
Last edited by hesusbaby; Apr 10, 2010 at 2:22 pm