Aman 20% gift card purchase promo
Jul 10, 2020, 11:29 am
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Aman 20% gift card purchase promo
From an exquisite sushi dinner at Aman Tokyo to a rejuvenating stay at Amanpuri in Thailand, Aman gift cards open up possibilities for extraordinary future experiences at Aman destinations. Valid for three years and redeemable at all Aman hotels (excluding China), every gift card purchased before 31st July 2020 will receive an additional 20% benefit.
Gift Cards purchased from 1 June 2020 are valid for 3 years from the date of issue and may not be redeemed beyond that period.
Jul 10, 2020, 11:48 am
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Thanks for posting about this here.
Chances that the entity issuing these Aman gift cards ends up insolvent within the next 2-3 years?
Gift cards are only worth it if you can trust that you can get value out of them when and where you wish to do so before the expiration date is reached.
Chances that the entity issuing these Aman gift cards ends up insolvent within the next 2-3 years?
Gift cards are only worth it if you can trust that you can get value out of them when and where you wish to do so before the expiration date is reached.
Jul 10, 2020, 2:27 pm
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I was fooled by the promo. The more we read about this, it's evident that Aman is not really selling "Gift Cards."
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(1) Funds in these so-called "gift cards" expire in three years, which is illegal in California.
(2) Real gift cards are plastic versions of money on deposit in an account that you can use with the vendor in question.
(3) If you can't use Aman gift cards at all Aman properties, that's not a "gift card."
.(2) Real gift cards are plastic versions of money on deposit in an account that you can use with the vendor in question.
(3) If you can't use Aman gift cards at all Aman properties, that's not a "gift card."
This is a 20% off promo by a different name.
Last edited by DavidO; Jul 14, 2020 at 11:40 am
Jul 10, 2020, 3:47 pm
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As a heads up from the T&C - not sure if enforceable:
20% additional value offer
20% additional value on Gift Card purchases available until 31 July 2020.
The additional value can only be used for new reservations booked directly via Aman.com, Aman contact centres, or made directly with Aman hotels. The additional value cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion, negotiated benefit or agreement.
20% additional value offer
20% additional value on Gift Card purchases available until 31 July 2020.
The additional value can only be used for new reservations booked directly via Aman.com, Aman contact centres, or made directly with Aman hotels. The additional value cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion, negotiated benefit or agreement.
Jul 10, 2020, 4:03 pm
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FYI ... travel advisor bookings made are made either (1) through Sabre (which interfaces with Aman's own reservation system — as does Aman.com), (2) by email with the resort, or (3) by phone with Aman central reservations.
Jul 10, 2020, 6:14 pm
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Jul 10, 2020, 9:49 pm
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This seems like a cash grab for the Aman group, possibly in response to some dire financial circumstances. Does anyone have an idea (I understand that nobody really knows for sure) what would happen to the gift card value if Aman gets sold or goes into some sort of reorganization? There's some fine print in the T&C about redemption being up to the new leadership if this happens, but I'm not sure how this might play out in real life.
I'm thinking of getting a large-ish card to pay for part a trip that I've scheduled in late 2021. 20% is a significant savings to me, but I'd hate to lose the entire value if things go sideways. I've already confirmed that I can use the gift card on an existing reservation (not a "new" reservation) and in combination with a promotion that includes a complimentary driver/guide for >7 night stay (an existing promotion).
I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
I'm thinking of getting a large-ish card to pay for part a trip that I've scheduled in late 2021. 20% is a significant savings to me, but I'd hate to lose the entire value if things go sideways. I've already confirmed that I can use the gift card on an existing reservation (not a "new" reservation) and in combination with a promotion that includes a complimentary driver/guide for >7 night stay (an existing promotion).
I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
Jul 10, 2020, 10:32 pm
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This seems like a cash grab for the Aman group, possibly in response to some dire financial circumstances. Does anyone have an idea (I understand that nobody really knows for sure) what would happen to the gift card value if Aman gets sold or goes into some sort of reorganization? There's some fine print in the T&C about redemption being up to the new leadership if this happens, but I'm not sure how this might play out in real life.
I'm thinking of getting a large-ish card to pay for part a trip that I've scheduled in late 2021. 20% is a significant savings to me, but I'd hate to lose the entire value if things go sideways. I've already confirmed that I can use the gift card on an existing reservation (not a "new" reservation) and in combination with a promotion that includes a complimentary driver/guide for >7 night stay (an existing promotion).
I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
I'm thinking of getting a large-ish card to pay for part a trip that I've scheduled in late 2021. 20% is a significant savings to me, but I'd hate to lose the entire value if things go sideways. I've already confirmed that I can use the gift card on an existing reservation (not a "new" reservation) and in combination with a promotion that includes a complimentary driver/guide for >7 night stay (an existing promotion).
I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
1) If Aman were to be sold, then the acquiror would have to honor this. If not, then you would have a legal claim against the legal owner and could sue them.
2) In bankruptcy (in the US), the Company would not have to honor it, though they likely would. If someone were to acquire Aman out of bankruptcy, they would likely honor these as well (though they do not have to). If they did not, then you would have an unsecured claim in the bankruptcy courts and be entitled to some % of your claim. FWIW, when the firm I worked at bought a company out of BK last year, we honored all of the Groupon certificates that had been sold prior to our bankruptcy even though legally we did not have to. Generally, the financial cost of honoring these is much less than the reputation risk the Company would take.
Jul 11, 2020, 8:20 am
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I cannot speak with 100% certainty about the future, but only to my experiences in the US:
1) If Aman were to be sold, then the acquiror would have to honor this. If not, then you would have a legal claim against the legal owner and could sue them.
2) In bankruptcy (in the US), the Company would not have to honor it, though they likely would. If someone were to acquire Aman out of bankruptcy, they would likely honor these as well (though they do not have to). If they did not, then you would have an unsecured claim in the bankruptcy courts and be entitled to some % of your claim. FWIW, when the firm I worked at bought a company out of BK last year, we honored all of the Groupon certificates that had been sold prior to our bankruptcy even though legally we did not have to. Generally, the financial cost of honoring these is much less than the reputation risk the Company would take.
1) If Aman were to be sold, then the acquiror would have to honor this. If not, then you would have a legal claim against the legal owner and could sue them.
2) In bankruptcy (in the US), the Company would not have to honor it, though they likely would. If someone were to acquire Aman out of bankruptcy, they would likely honor these as well (though they do not have to). If they did not, then you would have an unsecured claim in the bankruptcy courts and be entitled to some % of your claim. FWIW, when the firm I worked at bought a company out of BK last year, we honored all of the Groupon certificates that had been sold prior to our bankruptcy even though legally we did not have to. Generally, the financial cost of honoring these is much less than the reputation risk the Company would take.
Jul 11, 2020, 8:54 am
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Jul 11, 2020, 11:06 am
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Same problem with every gift card. I will most likely buy some to pay my food etc at Amanpuri. I believe stay will be charged my credit card before and Ím not ready to do a big hussle at the moment.
