The Next Big Thing
Sep 14, 2009, 5:30 pm
#1
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The Next Big Thing
I just confirmed with my contact at Hyatt about the details of the new promotion. The earning period is from October 1, 2009 until January 31, 2009. For all stays between Oct 1 to Dec 31, the stays will count as double for elite credit. For stays after Jan 1, the double stay credit will be used for next year's qualification. The credit card used does not matter.
For the awards they are as follows:
Traditional FFN--after two stays you earn one FFN;
Earn 3,000 points for every stay after your second.
It looks like it is simply a regular FFN with the twist of 3,000 points which does not seem to make too much sense.
Speculation is over...registiration begins tomorrow!!
For the awards they are as follows:
Traditional FFN--after two stays you earn one FFN;
Earn 3,000 points for every stay after your second.
It looks like it is simply a regular FFN with the twist of 3,000 points which does not seem to make too much sense.
Speculation is over...registiration begins tomorrow!!
Sep 14, 2009, 5:39 pm
#2
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Thanks for sharing the information.
The promotion looks wierd to me as I doubt how many people will go with 3K pts/stay instead of 1 FFN every two stays.
I was hoping that the 'stay' requirement would be gone. Anyway my hotel hopping starts again.
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The promotion looks wierd to me as I doubt how many people will go with 3K pts/stay instead of 1 FFN every two stays.
I was hoping that the 'stay' requirement would be gone. Anyway my hotel hopping starts again.
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Sep 14, 2009, 5:48 pm
#3
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I like how you can use any credit card now
Sep 14, 2009, 5:54 pm
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I'm confused. Do I have to choose between FFN and the 3k points? Or is it FFN plus 3k points (which seems like a smoking deal!)?
Sep 14, 2009, 6:03 pm
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Thanks for posting. I too am confused about the 3K and whether it's a choice or included
Also, when is the redemption period.
Also, when is the redemption period.
Sep 14, 2009, 6:21 pm
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I think we need to wait to actually see the promotion as the informaiton posted may not be correct. The 3k bonus every stay after the second stay seems strange, but if true, a very nice offer on Hyatt's part, especially if in fact each stay will also count double for elite purposes. Seems like a lot
Sep 14, 2009, 6:35 pm
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Wait a sec.
The OP is talking about 2x qualifying stays in 4Q 2009 AND 2x qualifying stays in Jan 2010 AND 4 mos of FFN AND maybe a 3k bonus for stays #3-117?
If so this is a very sick promo!
The OP is talking about 2x qualifying stays in 4Q 2009 AND 2x qualifying stays in Jan 2010 AND 4 mos of FFN AND maybe a 3k bonus for stays #3-117?
If so this is a very sick promo!
Sep 14, 2009, 6:55 pm
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Last year was FFN and 2k points every 2nd stay. So this year adds the double eq stays and another 4k points for every 2 stays (after your 2nd)- 3k for the first and an extra 1k for the 2nd. Pretty freaking sweet.
Sep 14, 2009, 7:44 pm
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If all those promos are combined then I would have sex with Hyatt! 
Sep 14, 2009, 7:44 pm
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Looking forward to it!!!!! If it is as good as it sounds I will have to tweak a few stays but between Hyatt and SPG the rest of 2009 looks good......
Sep 14, 2009, 7:54 pm
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Last year Hyatt offered 2k for every 2 stays paid with mastercard. That to me is a lot dif than 3k after each stay regardless of the card used, not to mention that you get double credit for elite purposes and an FFN after each stay.
Time will tell, but some common sense goes a long way when we think about what the actual promotion might be. IMHO
Last edited by NYCbustravelguy; Sep 14, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Sep 14, 2009, 8:35 pm
#13
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Now suppose you have some stays at Hyatt Place or Summerfield Suites. Do you also get the bonus 2500 points per stay on top of everything else mentioned?
I signed up for the special upgrade to Platinum offer earlier this year (get free Platinum status for 120 days, and retain Platinum/Diamond 2010 with 5/15 nights within the 120 days). I don't think the FFN would help me get over the Diamond threshold. BUT, it might entice me to book the nearby $69/night Hyatt Place in November.
I signed up for the special upgrade to Platinum offer earlier this year (get free Platinum status for 120 days, and retain Platinum/Diamond 2010 with 5/15 nights within the 120 days). I don't think the FFN would help me get over the Diamond threshold. BUT, it might entice me to book the nearby $69/night Hyatt Place in November.
Sep 14, 2009, 8:36 pm
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Clarification
The terms and conditions are very clear. A member can either choose a traditional FFN (one night after two stays) OR 3,000 points for every stay beginning with the second stay. Most importantly, one must choose one option throughout the ENTIRE promotion and once chosen cannot switch back.
Sorry for omitting the OR part in the choices!
Sorry for omitting the OR part in the choices!
Sep 14, 2009, 8:50 pm
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The terms and conditions are very clear. A member can either choose a traditional FFN (one night after two stays) OR 3,000 points for every stay beginning with the second stay. Most importantly, one must choose one option throughout the ENTIRE promotion and once chosen cannot switch back.
Sorry for omitting the OR part in the choices!
Sorry for omitting the OR part in the choices!
I can't wait. Sounds like an interesting promo.