“Luckiest Loser” competition. IC hotels answer to Hilton devaluation
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“Luckiest Loser” competition. IC hotels answer to Hilton devaluation
http://www.pointsloser.priorityclub....-luckiestloser
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?Page...d=allothernews
You’ve come to the right place!
If you're a Hilton HHonors® member, you may have noticed that your account is feeling about 20% lighter. At Priority Club® Rewards, we value your loyalty and we'd like to make up for what you've lost with Hilton.
Just tell us how many HHonors points you've "lost" and:
* We'll automatically "give you back" 1,000 Priority Club points
* If you're one of the top 20,000 "Lucky Losers," you will gain back up to 20% of your current HHonors balance in Priority Club points (up to 20,000 points)
* If you're "The Luckiest Loser," you'll win 2 million Priority Club points
What happened to your HHonors points?
On January 15, Hilton® increased the cost of most of their hotel rewards, effectively devaluing HHonors points "by about 20%." (USAToday.com*). That could mean losing an entire free night from that big vacation you were planning to take with your HHonors points.
To see how these changes could impact your next vacation, check out how many free nights you could be losing with HHonors at these popular destinations:
Your HHonors Point Balance Redeemed at this Hotel Your Free Reward Nights
Before After
40,000 points Doubletree Hotel Denver 2 nights 1 night
50,000 points Hilton Garden Inn Chicago 2 nights 1 night
100,000 points Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando 5 nights 4 nights
140,000 points Doubletree Suites Charleston 4 nights 2 nights
175,000 points Las Vegas Hilton 5 nights 4 nights
200,000 points Hilton Times Square NYC 5 nights 4 nights
210,000 points Courthouse Doubletree London 6 nights 4 nights
280,000 points Hilton Hawaiian Village 7 nights 5 nights
For complete details on the examples above, please view our Frequently Asked Questions.
Learn more about the HHonors changes:
* USAToday.com -- Hilton HHonors to devalue loyalty points starting Jan. 15, 2010
* WashingtonTimes.com -- Hilton devalues its loyalty program
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?Page...d=allothernews
You’ve come to the right place!
If you're a Hilton HHonors® member, you may have noticed that your account is feeling about 20% lighter. At Priority Club® Rewards, we value your loyalty and we'd like to make up for what you've lost with Hilton.
Just tell us how many HHonors points you've "lost" and:
* We'll automatically "give you back" 1,000 Priority Club points
* If you're one of the top 20,000 "Lucky Losers," you will gain back up to 20% of your current HHonors balance in Priority Club points (up to 20,000 points)
* If you're "The Luckiest Loser," you'll win 2 million Priority Club points
What happened to your HHonors points?
On January 15, Hilton® increased the cost of most of their hotel rewards, effectively devaluing HHonors points "by about 20%." (USAToday.com*). That could mean losing an entire free night from that big vacation you were planning to take with your HHonors points.
To see how these changes could impact your next vacation, check out how many free nights you could be losing with HHonors at these popular destinations:
Your HHonors Point Balance Redeemed at this Hotel Your Free Reward Nights
Before After
40,000 points Doubletree Hotel Denver 2 nights 1 night
50,000 points Hilton Garden Inn Chicago 2 nights 1 night
100,000 points Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando 5 nights 4 nights
140,000 points Doubletree Suites Charleston 4 nights 2 nights
175,000 points Las Vegas Hilton 5 nights 4 nights
200,000 points Hilton Times Square NYC 5 nights 4 nights
210,000 points Courthouse Doubletree London 6 nights 4 nights
280,000 points Hilton Hawaiian Village 7 nights 5 nights
For complete details on the examples above, please view our Frequently Asked Questions.
Learn more about the HHonors changes:
* USAToday.com -- Hilton HHonors to devalue loyalty points starting Jan. 15, 2010
* WashingtonTimes.com -- Hilton devalues its loyalty program
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#8
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ORD MDW
Programs: AA, UA, DL , IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold - 2009 FT Fantasy Football Champion
Posts: 6,855
I think Priority Club is on the right track picking up the fallout of a competitors bad decision.
I'll throw my 4-6 nights a year at Hampton Inn to the PC program.
If enough of us do this, PC wins big.
I'll throw my 4-6 nights a year at Hampton Inn to the PC program.
If enough of us do this, PC wins big.
Last edited by sobore; Feb 3, 2010 at 6:21 am Reason: .
#11
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
I agree, this is a great way to at least put a smile on your existing members, remind them about your product, and maybe even pick up a few more active members as well.
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,871
I have 52 HH points. Not 52000, but 52. However, I have a 40k redemption booked.
If I cancel the redemption, I will have 40052 HH points. This is probably a 'top 20,000' number worth 8k PC points. However, I will not be able to rebook my HH night for 40k as it now needs 50k.
Can PC actually check the HH totals? I know they will ask the winner for full verification, but not all 20,000 I'm sure ....
EDIT - found the T&C's:
What if I've been asked to submit additional verification?
In order to be eligible to receive the 20% point value or the 2 million point Luckiest Loser prize, we must verify your balance and need a current copy of your online Hilton HHonors account activity showing your available HHonors Rewards Points.
How do I submit this additional verification?
You may submit the statement either by fax to (770-642-8893) or by first class mail to (P.O. Box 157 Roswell Ga 30077) or upload to (www.priorityclub.com/lostsomething). If submitting by fax or by mail, HHonors activity statement must be accompanied by a separate piece of paper on which you have printed your full name and your Priority Club Rewards member number. If submitting online, include the above information in the submission form and upload your Hilton HHonors activity statement as a JPEG or PDF file 2 MB or smaller. Faxed and online submissions must be received by 11:59:59 PM (ET) on 2/28/10; mailed submissions must be received by 3/5/10. Limit one submission per PCR Member.
So, on this basis, I may submit the 40000 number. If I am in the top 20k and am asked for extra proof, I will decide at that point whether to cancel my HH reservation (to get my points balance back up) or not. I am, of course, then stuck with 40k HH points which are increasingly tricky to use.
If I cancel the redemption, I will have 40052 HH points. This is probably a 'top 20,000' number worth 8k PC points. However, I will not be able to rebook my HH night for 40k as it now needs 50k.
Can PC actually check the HH totals? I know they will ask the winner for full verification, but not all 20,000 I'm sure ....
EDIT - found the T&C's:
What if I've been asked to submit additional verification?
In order to be eligible to receive the 20% point value or the 2 million point Luckiest Loser prize, we must verify your balance and need a current copy of your online Hilton HHonors account activity showing your available HHonors Rewards Points.
How do I submit this additional verification?
You may submit the statement either by fax to (770-642-8893) or by first class mail to (P.O. Box 157 Roswell Ga 30077) or upload to (www.priorityclub.com/lostsomething). If submitting by fax or by mail, HHonors activity statement must be accompanied by a separate piece of paper on which you have printed your full name and your Priority Club Rewards member number. If submitting online, include the above information in the submission form and upload your Hilton HHonors activity statement as a JPEG or PDF file 2 MB or smaller. Faxed and online submissions must be received by 11:59:59 PM (ET) on 2/28/10; mailed submissions must be received by 3/5/10. Limit one submission per PCR Member.
So, on this basis, I may submit the 40000 number. If I am in the top 20k and am asked for extra proof, I will decide at that point whether to cancel my HH reservation (to get my points balance back up) or not. I am, of course, then stuck with 40k HH points which are increasingly tricky to use.
Last edited by Raffles; Feb 3, 2010 at 6:59 am
#14
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: bay area, ca
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Posts: 1,840
I have 52 HH points. Not 52000, but 52. However, I have a 40k redemption booked.
If I cancel the redemption, I will have 40052 HH points. This is probably a 'top 20,000' number worth 8k PC points. However, I will not be able to rebook my HH night for 40k as it now needs 50k.
Can PC actually check the HH totals? I know they will ask the winner for full verification, but not all 20,000 I'm sure ....
If I cancel the redemption, I will have 40052 HH points. This is probably a 'top 20,000' number worth 8k PC points. However, I will not be able to rebook my HH night for 40k as it now needs 50k.
Can PC actually check the HH totals? I know they will ask the winner for full verification, but not all 20,000 I'm sure ....
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Point Place, Wisconsin
Programs: LH HON, BA Gold, EK Gold
Posts: 14,505
I have 52 HH points. Not 52000, but 52. However, I have a 40k redemption booked.
If I cancel the redemption, I will have 40052 HH points. This is probably a 'top 20,000' number worth 8k PC points. However, I will not be able to rebook my HH night for 40k as it now needs 50k.
Can PC actually check the HH totals? I know they will ask the winner for full verification, but not all 20,000 I'm sure ....
If I cancel the redemption, I will have 40052 HH points. This is probably a 'top 20,000' number worth 8k PC points. However, I will not be able to rebook my HH night for 40k as it now needs 50k.
Can PC actually check the HH totals? I know they will ask the winner for full verification, but not all 20,000 I'm sure ....
I uploaded my screenshot. I took me about 5 minutes in total ... I want the 20.000 points!