Reward nights - how are the hotels compensated by ICHG ?
May 17, 2009, 10:11 am
#61
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They had been putting the popular HIX Cuaseway Bay, Hong Kong for PB couple months ago. I also remember they put couple of ICs in Tokyo and one IC in Yokohama for PB years ago (don't remember exactly when), so the PB hotels are not necessary less desirable.
May 17, 2009, 11:04 am
#62
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May 17, 2009, 11:06 am
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I did not miss that footnote.
The revised part is the three times/yr. random checking/enforcement penalty. The 5% is not new.
Enforcement begins in July. PCR was concerned that not all hotels were complying and standard compliance wasn't monitored for all properties (just case by case complaints). Monitoring began last month.
The revised part is the three times/yr. random checking/enforcement penalty. The 5% is not new.
Enforcement begins in July. PCR was concerned that not all hotels were complying and standard compliance wasn't monitored for all properties (just case by case complaints). Monitoring began last month.
May 17, 2009, 12:04 pm
#64
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And the terms say, " When staying on Reward Nights, all Ambassador and Royal Ambassador privileges apply with the exception of upgrades, free Pay TV film per stay, 24 hour guaranteed room availability, 8:00am early check-in and complimentary mini bar beverages."
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/.../0/en/ptc.html
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/.../0/en/ptc.html
of upgrades, must be honored during Reward Night stays."
May 17, 2009, 12:43 pm
#65
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Ambassador is a pseudo separate program so the Brand Standard may be referring to strictly PCR benefits.
In actuality, though, I've never been denied any benefits on IC award stays as an Ambassador.
May 17, 2009, 1:42 pm
#66
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Based on this, I believe that hotels are compensated quite well for BOGO usage.
May 17, 2009, 8:40 pm
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I believe Tokyo ICs were put on when PB was first introduced, and we haven't seen their return and I doubt we ever would - unless the worldwide economy stays in the dump for another year... then we might have the chance to some showings of desirable properties...
May 17, 2009, 9:05 pm
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The T & C #9 under the subject "INTERCONTINENTAL AMBASSADOR STATUS', it says: "When staying on Reward Nights, all Ambassador and Royal Ambassador privileges apply with the exception of upgrades, free Pay TV film per stay, 24 hour guaranteed room availability, 8:00am early check-in and complimentary mini bar beverages."
How I interpret it is: the only leftover RA/AMB privileges on reward nights are the 4pm late check-out and Ambassador welcome gift, am I right? I'm confused.
May 18, 2009, 5:30 am
#69
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AFAIK, the HIX was never bookable.
I believe Tokyo ICs were put on when PB was first introduced, and we haven't seen their return and I doubt we ever would - unless the worldwide economy stays in the dump for another year... then we might have the chance to some showings of desirable properties...
I believe Tokyo ICs were put on when PB was first introduced, and we haven't seen their return and I doubt we ever would - unless the worldwide economy stays in the dump for another year... then we might have the chance to some showings of desirable properties...
May 18, 2009, 5:06 pm
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Sorry, I don't get it, please correct me if I'm wrong.
The T & C #9 under the subject "INTERCONTINENTAL AMBASSADOR STATUS', it says: "When staying on Reward Nights, all Ambassador and Royal Ambassador privileges apply with the exception of upgrades, free Pay TV film per stay, 24 hour guaranteed room availability, 8:00am early check-in and complimentary mini bar beverages."
How I interpret it is: the only leftover RA/AMB privileges on reward nights are the 4pm late check-out and Ambassador welcome gift, am I right? I'm confused.
The T & C #9 under the subject "INTERCONTINENTAL AMBASSADOR STATUS', it says: "When staying on Reward Nights, all Ambassador and Royal Ambassador privileges apply with the exception of upgrades, free Pay TV film per stay, 24 hour guaranteed room availability, 8:00am early check-in and complimentary mini bar beverages."
How I interpret it is: the only leftover RA/AMB privileges on reward nights are the 4pm late check-out and Ambassador welcome gift, am I right? I'm confused.
May 18, 2009, 6:27 pm
#71
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Thought this was relevant: Just had a guest contact me through Guest Relations requesting that his two-night Best Flex reservation for this weekend be converted to a Rewards Night. I allowed one night to be on points and the other paid. Why? Because on the points night I am sold out and will receive full ADR reimbursement. The second night I am less than 50% full so go nuts!
May 18, 2009, 9:43 pm
#72
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Thought this was relevant: Just had a guest contact me through Guest Relations requesting that his two-night Best Flex reservation for this weekend be converted to a Rewards Night. I allowed one night to be on points and the other paid. Why? Because on the points night I am sold out and will receive full ADR reimbursement. The second night I am less than 50% full so go nuts!
May 18, 2009, 9:46 pm
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May 31, 2011, 8:33 am
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https://secure.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d...080128STAY0013
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DIEPPE AIRPORT
Check-In Date: 1 May 2011
0 total points rewarded for this stay.
Spending USD CAD
Room 26.30 24.95
Food 0.00 0.00
Beverage 0.00 0.00
Phone 0.00 0.00
Additional Hotel Bonus 0.00 0.00
Meeting & Banquet 0.00 0.00
Other Qualified Spending 0.00 0.00
Other Non-Qualified Spending 0.00 0.00
Total Spending 26.30 24.95
Total Qualified Spending 0.00 N/A
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DIEPPE AIRPORT
Check-In Date: 1 May 2011
0 total points rewarded for this stay.
Spending USD CAD
Room 26.30 24.95
Food 0.00 0.00
Beverage 0.00 0.00
Phone 0.00 0.00
Additional Hotel Bonus 0.00 0.00
Meeting & Banquet 0.00 0.00
Other Qualified Spending 0.00 0.00
Other Non-Qualified Spending 0.00 0.00
Total Spending 26.30 24.95
Total Qualified Spending 0.00 N/A