Best program for hotel reward gifts?
Jul 4, 2004 | 8:44 am
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Best program for hotel reward gifts?
Which is the best hotel program for easily transferring hotel rewards as gifts?
I know that this can be done with Hilton for some awards ("Aloha", "Going Global", etc), but not with one night hotel stays, etc?
I am not aware that hotel awards can be issued in anyone else's name other than the account holder for Starwood or Marriott. Am I wrong?
Why can't the frequent flier programs make it easier to gift away points/miles?
Is it all a conspiracy by companies hoping that frequent fliers will forget about the points/miles, and not use them? (yes, these people do exist, I live with one of them)
I know that this can be done with Hilton for some awards ("Aloha", "Going Global", etc), but not with one night hotel stays, etc?
I am not aware that hotel awards can be issued in anyone else's name other than the account holder for Starwood or Marriott. Am I wrong?
Why can't the frequent flier programs make it easier to gift away points/miles?
Is it all a conspiracy by companies hoping that frequent fliers will forget about the points/miles, and not use them? (yes, these people do exist, I live with one of them)
Jul 4, 2004 | 12:41 pm
#2
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"I am not aware that hotel awards can be issued in anyone else's name other than the account holder for Starwood or Marriott. Am I wrong?"
Are you asking if you can get a room for someone else at Starwood's ?
Yes you can, I have done it.
Are you asking if you can get a room for someone else at Starwood's ?
Yes you can, I have done it.
Jul 4, 2004 | 2:49 pm
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Originally Posted by pgalore
Which is the best hotel program for easily transferring hotel rewards as gifts?
I know that this can be done with Hilton for some awards ("Aloha", "Going Global", etc), but not with one night hotel stays, etc?
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Is it all a conspiracy by companies hoping that frequent fliers will forget about the points/miles, and not use them? (yes, these people do exist, I live with one of them)
I know that this can be done with Hilton for some awards ("Aloha", "Going Global", etc), but not with one night hotel stays, etc?
...
Is it all a conspiracy by companies hoping that frequent fliers will forget about the points/miles, and not use them? (yes, these people do exist, I live with one of them)
With Hilton Honors you can give anyone a certificate for any number of nights. Just put their name on the certificate. You don't even have to make the reservation at that time, just print a certificate with their name on it and let them handle the reservation.
Jul 4, 2004 | 4:12 pm
#4
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Location: Monterey, California
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I've never had a problem getting an award in another person's name for Hilton or Starwood. I think it is generally easier to do it with Starwood in my experience.