Could interest some folks here - Hilton "Diamond Club" for ~ $A200 a year
Feb 3, 2006, 8:16 pm
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Last Year, Glen organised memberships in pairs (pseudo parter memberships) at $201.50 pp. Thus saving about $50 each.
As I have posted before, wishlist are selling simgle memberships. Currentlythese are $265.
I note the only certificates being advertised by them are the one $66 and 2 "memebr for a Stay". There's no 50% or Suite upgrade vouchers mentioned.
As I have posted before, wishlist are selling simgle memberships. Currentlythese are $265.
I note the only certificates being advertised by them are the one $66 and 2 "memebr for a Stay". There's no 50% or Suite upgrade vouchers mentioned.
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Feb 3, 2006, 8:20 pm
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Yep. Just confirming with them that they'll agree to that price for 2006.
I should hear Monday and will post here.
In the meantime those that are interested to renew on that basis please contact me.
ozstamps at gmail.com
I should hear Monday and will post here.
In the meantime those that are interested to renew on that basis please contact me.
ozstamps at gmail.com
Feb 3, 2006, 8:43 pm
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serfty ..... that $403 "twofer" deal was the very original DIAMOND Club deal of over a year back IIRC.
When they changed the name and offers and vouchers and card to PREMIUM Club they upped the single person rate (by $10-$15 IIRC?) and the "Twofer" rate went to $415 for the last few "couples" they did for me.
As you mention it is $265 singly so the 'twofer' deal still saves over $50 a person.
The problem with these folks is they keep changing staff and structure and contact points. The website they used to have for this deal seems to be now gone?
http://www.memberbenefits.com.au/ate...vel/hilton.htm
The guy I set this up with was the Australian man Manager of the whole deal. He is long gone as are about 4 or 5 of the contacts I later made, but I'm still persevering to get someone senior to confirm a 2006 rate.
When they changed the name and offers and vouchers and card to PREMIUM Club they upped the single person rate (by $10-$15 IIRC?) and the "Twofer" rate went to $415 for the last few "couples" they did for me.
As you mention it is $265 singly so the 'twofer' deal still saves over $50 a person.
The problem with these folks is they keep changing staff and structure and contact points. The website they used to have for this deal seems to be now gone?
http://www.memberbenefits.com.au/ate...vel/hilton.htm
The guy I set this up with was the Australian man Manager of the whole deal. He is long gone as are about 4 or 5 of the contacts I later made, but I'm still persevering to get someone senior to confirm a 2006 rate.
Feb 3, 2006, 8:46 pm
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My friend just made a reservation directly with Hilton Sydney. However only Mid-week is available.
Well better than wasting the voucher.
My friend is also interested in renewing the membership so please let me know what are the procedures.
Thanks
Well better than wasting the voucher.
My friend is also interested in renewing the membership so please let me know what are the procedures.
Thanks
Feb 4, 2006, 5:37 am
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When do they send our renewal notices to see if you want to continue the membership?
Feb 6, 2006, 10:23 pm
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Still waiting for the alleged Program Head to get back to me on this. 
Sorry for the delay getting back to you guys.
Sorry for the delay getting back to you guys.
Feb 6, 2006, 10:33 pm
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Feb 16, 2006, 5:17 am
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
The problem with these folks is they keep changing staff and structure and contact points. The website they used to have for this deal seems to be now gone?
http://www.memberbenefits.com.au/ate...vel/hilton.htm
The guy I set this up with was the Australian Manager of the whole deal. He is long gone as are about 4 or 5 of the contacts I later made, but I'm still persevering to get someone senior to confirm a 2006 rate.
The "Program Manager" I emailed a week or two back does not respond.
Some 18 year old sounding Kylie phone today to try and renew mine. I mentioned the email above and the person I sent it to and got the "Oh she does not do that anymore - talk to me"
And I did.
She was supposed to email me the "new deal" ..... and of course did not.
Bottom line it sounded like, NO vouchers in 2006 except the $66 one - just monthly offer emails.
She WAS happy to do the "twofer" deal tho.
Anyway, many folks tell me they are about to renew .. touch base with me and I'll suss this out.
Feb 16, 2006, 4:07 pm
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ozstamps,
As per my email I'm interested so please keep my informed. ^
No mail yet!
As per my email I'm interested so please keep my informed. ^
No mail yet!
Feb 16, 2006, 5:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Itsalongwaydown
ozstamps,
As per my email I'm interested so please keep my informed. ^
No mail yet!
As per my email I'm interested so please keep my informed. ^
No mail yet!
Feb 21, 2006, 9:17 am
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I still have my entire Premium Club pack (less the Welcome to Hilton voucher), and the vouchers expire in March, so if anyone wants them send me a PM and I'll try to get them to you by the end of next week.
Feb 22, 2006, 1:18 am
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Following on from uhoo's offer above, then the following could interest some Premium Club members (I just got the March e-Specials by email):
Hilton Cairns invites all Hilton Premium Club Members to redeem any unused accommodaton certificates during the month of March. Check your membership packs, contact our reservations department and quote the certificate you would like to use when making your booking.
Available certificates include:
Welcome to Hilton - $66
Exclusive Rate - $125
50% off Room Rates certificate
If you have already used your certificates, take advantage of your 20% Premium Club discount any time.
Offer valid March 1 - March 31, 2006. Subject to availability. Quote plan code "BC" for your Welcome to Hilton, "2X" for your Exclusive Rate certificate or "NK" for your 50% off Room Rates certificate.
Hilton Cairns invites all Hilton Premium Club Members to redeem any unused accommodaton certificates during the month of March. Check your membership packs, contact our reservations department and quote the certificate you would like to use when making your booking.
Available certificates include:
Welcome to Hilton - $66
Exclusive Rate - $125
50% off Room Rates certificate
If you have already used your certificates, take advantage of your 20% Premium Club discount any time.
Offer valid March 1 - March 31, 2006. Subject to availability. Quote plan code "BC" for your Welcome to Hilton, "2X" for your Exclusive Rate certificate or "NK" for your 50% off Room Rates certificate.
Feb 22, 2006, 7:05 pm
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
... She was supposed to email me the "new deal" ..... and of course did not.
...
She WAS happy to do the "twofer" deal tho.
Anyway, many folks tell me they are about to renew .. touch base with me and I'll suss this out.
...
She WAS happy to do the "twofer" deal tho.
Anyway, many folks tell me they are about to renew .. touch base with me and I'll suss this out.
How is this all going? My stuff expires in 5 days.
While I have no HPC eligible bookings in March, I do have some in April & May. I would very much like to save ~$50 on this membership.
Feb 22, 2006, 7:48 pm
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Originally Posted by serfty
Hi Glen,
How is this all going? My stuff expires in 5 days.
While I have no HPC eligible bookings in March, I do have some in April & May. I would very much like to save ~$50 on this membership.
How is this all going? My stuff expires in 5 days.
While I have no HPC eligible bookings in March, I do have some in April & May. I would very much like to save ~$50 on this membership.
Feb 22, 2006, 8:16 pm
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Originally Posted by perthite
My stuff expires the same time. I am surprised that I haven't even heard from the Hilton people about extending for another year.
With last year's deal I was the partner. I know that my 'other half' is not renewing this year so that may be the problem.