Shangri-La Hotels: The NEW Golden Circle Program
Jun 4, 2016, 6:43 am
#301
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 812
9. 持卡人必须在办理入住手续时出示Visa Platinum 白金卡， Signature 卡或Infinite 无限卡，以便享受相关权益。
OTOH, the English T&Cs which you have quoted mentions 'any Visa China (Platinum, Signature or Infinite) credit card'.
Most likely YMMV...
Aug 15, 2016, 3:01 am
#302
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: HKG / SIN
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Shangri-La Jade, IHG Platinum, TG Gold
Posts: 488
Shangri-La Golden Circle Rollover Nights - what to do ?
Currently Jade status with 24 nights as at Aug-2016. Projecting my future trips, I would add another 23 nights by year end.
So, should I :
(a) squeeze in another 3 nights, to get Diamond status for 2017, I would need another 20/50 nights to renew Jade/Diamond status for 2018, or
(b) rollover 27 nights to 2017, get Jade status for 2018 renewed immediately, and if I understand correctly, I would then only need another 23 nights in 2017 to get Diamond status for 2017/2018.
Currently Jade status with 24 nights as at Aug-2016. Projecting my future trips, I would add another 23 nights by year end.
So, should I :
(a) squeeze in another 3 nights, to get Diamond status for 2017, I would need another 20/50 nights to renew Jade/Diamond status for 2018, or
(b) rollover 27 nights to 2017, get Jade status for 2018 renewed immediately, and if I understand correctly, I would then only need another 23 nights in 2017 to get Diamond status for 2017/2018.
Oct 24, 2016, 3:33 am
#304
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Mabuhay Miles, Skypass, Eva Air, KrisFlyer
Posts: 180
I asked KrisFlyer and this was their reply:
So basically Link now but Register for Status Match once you are GC Jade and are going to take your first flight. You need 3 sectors so thats 1 1/2 round trips technically within 4 months from when you Register for Status Match.
Regarding the flight requirement, members are required to travel three flight sectors regardless of bookings made. For example, a round-trip between Singapore and Phuket in a booking is considered to have two flight sectors.
Members can proceed to link both accounts anytime at their convenience. However, if the planned flight is early next year, members should only register for status match nearer to the travel dates. Please note that ‘Linking’ and ‘Registration’ are two different steps.
You may login to your Golden Circle account and link your KrisFlyer account by adding your KrisFlyer Membership Number to your Golden Circle account. Once the accounts are linked, click on ‘Register’. Registration for status match should be done nearer to the travel dates as flights need to be completed within four months from the date of registration.
Members can proceed to link both accounts anytime at their convenience. However, if the planned flight is early next year, members should only register for status match nearer to the travel dates. Please note that ‘Linking’ and ‘Registration’ are two different steps.
You may login to your Golden Circle account and link your KrisFlyer account by adding your KrisFlyer Membership Number to your Golden Circle account. Once the accounts are linked, click on ‘Register’. Registration for status match should be done nearer to the travel dates as flights need to be completed within four months from the date of registration.
Oct 24, 2016, 3:38 am
#305
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Mabuhay Miles, Skypass, Eva Air, KrisFlyer
Posts: 180
Shangri-La Golden Circle Rollover Nights - what to do ?
Currently Jade status with 24 nights as at Aug-2016. Projecting my future trips, I would add another 23 nights by year end.
So, should I :
(a) squeeze in another 3 nights, to get Diamond status for 2017, I would need another 20/50 nights to renew Jade/Diamond status for 2018, or
(b) rollover 27 nights to 2017, get Jade status for 2018 renewed immediately, and if I understand correctly, I would then only need another 23 nights in 2017 to get Diamond status for 2017/2018.
Currently Jade status with 24 nights as at Aug-2016. Projecting my future trips, I would add another 23 nights by year end.
So, should I :
(a) squeeze in another 3 nights, to get Diamond status for 2017, I would need another 20/50 nights to renew Jade/Diamond status for 2018, or
(b) rollover 27 nights to 2017, get Jade status for 2018 renewed immediately, and if I understand correctly, I would then only need another 23 nights in 2017 to get Diamond status for 2017/2018.
If you stay Jade and become Jade again in 2017 because of your 27 extra nights from 2016, you thus have the entire 2017 to do 23 more nights to get Diamond which you may get to keep for longer as it would be until Dec 31, 2018.
So Plan B sounds better to keep the status longer.
Nov 4, 2016, 4:39 am
#306
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,789
thank you very much, kzap!
Nov 29, 2016, 7:04 am
#307
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: HKG
Programs: CX DM, *G (ASIANA); GS DM, Hilton Gold
Posts: 85
Golden Circle and Taj Inner Circle partnering Loyalty programs
See attached for further details:
https://skift.com/2016/11/29/taj-and...-loyalty-play/
Among others, status match and points conversion will be rolled out when the new program "Warmer Welcomes" will be launched in March 2017.
I guess we will get more details as this unfolds. Having stayed at Taj properties before, this sounds like a good fir for Shangri-La and much enhanced redemption opportunities across the Taj network.
Initial thoughts anyone?
https://skift.com/2016/11/29/taj-and...-loyalty-play/
Among others, status match and points conversion will be rolled out when the new program "Warmer Welcomes" will be launched in March 2017.
I guess we will get more details as this unfolds. Having stayed at Taj properties before, this sounds like a good fir for Shangri-La and much enhanced redemption opportunities across the Taj network.
Initial thoughts anyone?
Nov 29, 2016, 7:57 am
#308
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Mabuhay Miles, Skypass, Eva Air, KrisFlyer
Posts: 180
If anyone was looking for the link to Link Status, its on the Infinite Journeys website:
http://www.shangri-la.com/corporate/...nite-journeys/
http://www.shangri-la.com/corporate/...nite-journeys/
Dec 3, 2016, 2:23 am
#309
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: HKG
Programs: CX DM, *G (ASIANA); GS DM, Hilton Gold
Posts: 85
Two different things....
If anyone was looking for the link to Link Status, its on the Infinite Journeys website:
http://www.shangri-la.com/corporate/...nite-journeys/
http://www.shangri-la.com/corporate/...nite-journeys/
The other news is on a Hotel Loyalty program match between Taj and SL. Details outstanding, but my understanding is that this would be an ongoing match of status levels and reciprocity earn and burn opportunities.
Dec 20, 2016, 8:37 am
#310
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,820
Signed up for an account as I'll be having dinner at one of the Shangri-la property restaurants with some friends. Hope the points post, have the app loaded to show my membership card.
Jan 6, 2017, 4:10 pm
#311
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,820
Jan 7, 2017, 4:02 am
#312
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,624
Just managed on 30th December to turn in my sole 500 points for a $50 dining award. You do have to specify which hotel you want the award for when you redeem, which obviously limits any flexibility with the voucher. The voucher can be printed at home or work, no mailing necessary.
Jan 8, 2017, 11:26 am
#313
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: QR Platinum, WY Gold, Shangri-la Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,151
Hi folks. Has anyone had their nights/stays from 2016 roll over to the new year yet? I had 42 qualifying nights last year and therefore hoping that 22 will count towards getting Diamond status this year. My account has reverted to 0 nights/stays as of 1 Jan though... Thanks 
Jan 16, 2017, 10:24 pm
#314
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: HKG
Programs: CX DM, *G (ASIANA); GS DM, Hilton Gold
Posts: 85
GC carry over nights
Hi folks. Has anyone had their nights/stays from 2016 roll over to the new year yet? I had 42 qualifying nights last year and therefore hoping that 22 will count towards getting Diamond status this year. My account has reverted to 0 nights/stays as of 1 Jan though... Thanks
Jan 19, 2017, 8:37 am
#315
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: QR Platinum, WY Gold, Shangri-la Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,151