PROMO: "SPG Rewarding Returns" [Master Thread]
Jul 11, 2010, 7:58 pm
#106
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Dearest all,
Just a few issues to clarify over here.
1. sc flier asked if Flyertalk members are the first to know this officially. Yes. I have posted the same message in English(as I do not have time to translate it to Mandarin) over at Flyertea 5 minutes later. Hopefully that makes you feel a little better.
2. Even though the main body of this announcement was not written by me, I wonder how one defines "a few" when they hear nothing after only 3 days, or perhaps I should use "more than a few" instead? If in a situation members are given 3 free weekend nights as a reward, would you still call it "more than a few days" or "a few"? I am of course delighted to see the overwhelming response and support our members have displayed to our promotions but still, it doesn't sound right to be picking on such issues, agree? (I mean, why am I trying to explain this?)
3. I have sent an email to find out if there has been a delay.
4. I have learnt not to trust Google translation at all. Even yeunganson's attempt sounds better.
Thank you.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Just a few issues to clarify over here.
1. sc flier asked if Flyertalk members are the first to know this officially. Yes. I have posted the same message in English(as I do not have time to translate it to Mandarin) over at Flyertea 5 minutes later. Hopefully that makes you feel a little better.
2. Even though the main body of this announcement was not written by me, I wonder how one defines "a few" when they hear nothing after only 3 days, or perhaps I should use "more than a few" instead? If in a situation members are given 3 free weekend nights as a reward, would you still call it "more than a few days" or "a few"? I am of course delighted to see the overwhelming response and support our members have displayed to our promotions but still, it doesn't sound right to be picking on such issues, agree? (I mean, why am I trying to explain this?)
3. I have sent an email to find out if there has been a delay.
4. I have learnt not to trust Google translation at all. Even yeunganson's attempt sounds better.
Thank you.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Jul 11, 2010, 8:33 pm
#107
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Sydney
Programs: AA Exp, UA PP, IC Diamond, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Centurion
Posts: 477
Now what can we infer from this? 
SPG Rewarding Returns Promotion Terms and Conditions:
Offer is nontransferable and void for Starwood employees. Register online at SPG.com/rewardingreturns by . Once a member chooses his or her offer it cannot be changed at any time. An eligible stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights paying a qualifying rate in the same hotel regardless of the number of check-ins or checkouts that occur and post to the member's Starwood Preferred Guest® account. Eligible stays/nights will be tracked by date member checks in and not the date the member checks out. A qualifying rate is any rate that is eligible to earn Starpoints® in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. A description of a qualifying rate can be found at SPG.com. Multiple rooms charged to the same member during the same stay will only count as one stay. All promotions are subject to the Starwood Preferred Guest program terms and conditions, which are subject to change without notice and can be found at SPG.com. Offer is applicable to single members only and not to groups.
SPG Rewarding Returns Promotion Terms and Conditions:
Offer is nontransferable and void for Starwood employees. Register online at SPG.com/rewardingreturns by . Once a member chooses his or her offer it cannot be changed at any time. An eligible stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights paying a qualifying rate in the same hotel regardless of the number of check-ins or checkouts that occur and post to the member's Starwood Preferred Guest® account. Eligible stays/nights will be tracked by date member checks in and not the date the member checks out. A qualifying rate is any rate that is eligible to earn Starpoints® in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. A description of a qualifying rate can be found at SPG.com. Multiple rooms charged to the same member during the same stay will only count as one stay. All promotions are subject to the Starwood Preferred Guest program terms and conditions, which are subject to change without notice and can be found at SPG.com. Offer is applicable to single members only and not to groups.
Jul 11, 2010, 9:42 pm
#108
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
2. Even though the main body of this announcement was not written by me, I wonder how one defines "a few" when they hear nothing after only 3 days, or perhaps I should use "more than a few" instead? If in a situation members are given 3 free weekend nights as a reward, would you still call it "more than a few days" or "a few"? I am of course delighted to see the overwhelming response and support our members have displayed to our promotions but still, it doesn't sound right to be picking on such issues, agree? (I mean, why am I trying to explain this?)
3. I have sent an email to find out if there has been a delay.
Jul 11, 2010, 9:48 pm
#109
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: CLL
Programs: MS Plat, AOR ninja
Posts: 2,177
anxiously awaiting sign up 
Jul 11, 2010, 9:55 pm
#110
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: VA Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 3,644
What is flyertea.com . ???
Looking forward to with patience, when this goes live.
. ???Looking forward to with patience, when this goes live
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Jul 11, 2010, 10:28 pm
#111
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Jul 11, 2010, 10:33 pm
#112
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Jakarta
Programs: *wood & marriott plat, Hyatt, Accor
Posts: 410
Dearest all,
Just a few issues to clarify over here.
1. sc flier asked if Flyertalk members are the first to know this officially. Yes. I have posted the same message in English(as I do not have time to translate it to Mandarin) over at Flyertea 5 minutes later. Hopefully that makes you feel a little better.
2. Even though the main body of this announcement was not written by me, I wonder how one defines "a few" when they hear nothing after only 3 days, or perhaps I should use "more than a few" instead?
3. I have sent an email to find out if there has been a delay.
4. I have learnt not to trust Google translation at all.
Thank you.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Just a few issues to clarify over here.
1. sc flier asked if Flyertalk members are the first to know this officially. Yes. I have posted the same message in English(as I do not have time to translate it to Mandarin) over at Flyertea 5 minutes later. Hopefully that makes you feel a little better.
2. Even though the main body of this announcement was not written by me, I wonder how one defines "a few" when they hear nothing after only 3 days, or perhaps I should use "more than a few" instead?
3. I have sent an email to find out if there has been a delay.
4. I have learnt not to trust Google translation at all.
Thank you.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
1. I thought you were kidding with flyertea.com, but there is such a site.
2. I don't think you need to explain " a few ". We just wanted to know if perhaps you know when it will be on line?
3. Thanks for finding out for us. ^^
4. Google's translation of flyertea aint half bad. Especially if you can't read a word of Chinese.
Last edited by SC Alum; Jul 11, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Jul 11, 2010, 11:51 pm
#113
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Diego
Programs: IC Platinum Ambassador, UA Mileage Plus, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 852
Eagerly anticipating more details....
Thank you Thyetus and William for keeping us in the loop and letting us know about these things a bit early.
sdcarver
Thank you Thyetus and William for keeping us in the loop and letting us know about these things a bit early.
sdcarver
Jul 12, 2010, 5:17 am
#114
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: SPG PLAT, HH DIA, MR, UA 1k
Posts: 23
Not today...
anticipation 
Jul 12, 2010, 11:10 am
#115
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Jose, CA USA
Posts: 93
Thyetus/William, the old saying "no good deed goes unpunished" comes to mind as I read this thread! Thanks for trying to keep us informed.
Jul 12, 2010, 1:04 pm
#116
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,816
If I don't post in this thread that I am "anxiously awaiting details," would people then think that I am not?
I want to guard against that so...I am anxiously awaiting details, too.
I want to guard against that so...I am anxiously awaiting details, too.
Jul 12, 2010, 1:47 pm
#117
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: GRB, MKE, ATW
Programs: DL DM & MM, Hilton Diamond, IC Plt Amb , Marriott LTP, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 572
Link is now live!!!!
We’d like to reward your upcoming travel.
Simply select your favorite option and complete five stays before December 31, 2010, to receive your reward. Earn at any of our nine unique brands, including Sheraton®, Westin® and W® Hotels, across more than 940 SPG® properties worldwide.
4,000 bonus Starpoints
With Free Night Awards starting at 2,000 Starpoints® at Category 1 properties, you'll already have enough for a night away.
$50 Award Certificate
Redeem for on-property indulgences during your next stay, including spa treatments, room service and more.
An earned Award Certificate will be mailed 4–6 weeks after fifth eligible stay to the shipping address we have on file in your SPG profile.
25% off redemption
Get away sooner using fewer Starpoints. Take 25% off a Free Night Award redemption of up to five nights at any Category 1–5 property. Redemption must be used by 7/31/11.
Email Address:
Please confirm my registration via email. To change your Starwood Preferred Guest® email preferences, visit SPG.com.
Promotion Terms and Conditions
We’d like to reward your upcoming travel.
Simply select your favorite option and complete five stays before December 31, 2010, to receive your reward. Earn at any of our nine unique brands, including Sheraton®, Westin® and W® Hotels, across more than 940 SPG® properties worldwide.
4,000 bonus Starpoints
With Free Night Awards starting at 2,000 Starpoints® at Category 1 properties, you'll already have enough for a night away.
$50 Award Certificate
Redeem for on-property indulgences during your next stay, including spa treatments, room service and more.
An earned Award Certificate will be mailed 4–6 weeks after fifth eligible stay to the shipping address we have on file in your SPG profile.
25% off redemption
Get away sooner using fewer Starpoints. Take 25% off a Free Night Award redemption of up to five nights at any Category 1–5 property. Redemption must be used by 7/31/11.
Email Address:
Please confirm my registration via email. To change your Starwood Preferred Guest® email preferences, visit SPG.com.
Promotion Terms and Conditions
Jul 12, 2010, 1:49 pm
#118
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 122
Link Up
The link seems to be up now. I signed in and was given a choice of either 4000 starpoints/ $50 certificate/ 25% of redemption after 5 stays between July 1, 2010 thru Dec 31, 2010
Jul 12, 2010, 1:51 pm
#119
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: CLL
Programs: MS Plat, AOR ninja
Posts: 2,177
I love the flexibility of this promo. Great job SPG ^
Jul 12, 2010, 1:52 pm
#120
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: SPG Plat, DL GM, UA EP
Posts: 12