SPG launches new social currency platform. Earn bonus Starpoints and more.
May 10, 11, 1:37 am
#16
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Programs: AA Plat for Life, Starwood Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 591
Couldn't register using Chrome. Had to use IE9. 
May 10, 11, 1:38 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: AUS
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Shangri-La Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium Victim, CX DM, EK Gold
Posts: 1,600
While I don't like stuff like 4square, Google Latitude, Facebook Locations & Co.,
this concept is truly amazing! What a cool idea @:-) I might overcome my 4square-phobia to join this game
Whoever in marketing came up with this: Kudos to you ^
this concept is truly amazing! What a cool idea @:-) I might overcome my 4square-phobia to join this game
Whoever in marketing came up with this: Kudos to you ^
May 10, 11, 1:40 am
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York, NY, USA
Posts: 12,241
Originally Posted by Zurich Flyer
come on, please starwood, don't bother me with such "social media" b*s*!
you'd better concentrate on your core business instead of such things @:-)
i am not at all interested in facebook, twitter, foursquare and such things and i think it is contra productive for you if you support such things! that makes me rather book with other chains.
you'd better concentrate on your core business instead of such things @:-)
i am not at all interested in facebook, twitter, foursquare and such things and i think it is contra productive for you if you support such things! that makes me rather book with other chains.
May 10, 11, 1:41 am
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York, NY, USA
Posts: 12,241
Originally Posted by estnet
okay I seem to have figured this out BUT I'm not so sure I feel comfortable with so many "infringements" on my privacy
May 10, 11, 3:09 am
#20
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Originally Posted by ttusqrl
How can it show it sometimes when this just went live? Although the dates say 5/1, I have been checking into *W many times since then and this was not live. You must have tried to check in multiple times tonight: read the T&Cs -- you can only have 1 check in per 24 hours and must have a confirmed reservation.
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
May 10, 11, 3:41 am
#21
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Originally Posted by estnet
Okay - so I found out waht foursquare is and signed up for an account - now I can't figure out how to find out which hotels are participating in this promo and if I have my accounts linked properly to get the credit
12 stays coming up so it would be a nice bonus
12 stays coming up so it would be a nice bonus
From now till July 2011, this special does require a confirmed reservation to earn Starpoints for foursquare check-ins. I believe this means that your reservations need to be updated with the correct SPG details in order for the Starpoints to be awarded successfully.
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
May 10, 11, 4:01 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: SKF, ROP, SPG, SL Golden Circle, Hyatt Gold Passport, Marriot
Posts: 464
I pass, not comfortable with potential to reveal too much about my locations.
May 10, 11, 5:10 am
#23
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Originally Posted by Dendrite
I pass, not comfortable with potential to reveal too much about my locations.
Cheers,
May 10, 11, 5:58 am
#24
Join Date: May 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AA CK, Marriott LT Ti, Hertz 5*, Avis PC
Posts: 537
Originally Posted by Dendrite
I pass, not comfortable with potential to reveal too much about my locations.
Are you worried about marketing demographics being used? If you answer yes to any of the following questions then you are already in over your head (and being tracked on more than you think):
Do you use frequent traveler numbers (ie SPG, AAdvantage, Skymiles, etc.)?
Do you use grocery store savings cards (ie Kroger, Safeway, etc)?
Do you use a credit card?
No one should worry about social media being big brother unless they already worry about the million other big brother systems. Foursquare is the least of these since I and your current/future employer won't be seeing you in a bikini liking political campaigns and drunk messaging your own wall.
May 10, 11, 6:23 am
#25
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CHA/TYS
Programs: The Mac Daddy of Heimlich County (and low-ball status)
Posts: 2,863
members on here have no issue saying where they have upcoming stays and future trips, but you do have an issue posting about it on fb or 4D?
this works on all kinds of stays, including award stays and C&P, yes?
this works on all kinds of stays, including award stays and C&P, yes?
May 10, 11, 7:01 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CHA/TYS
Programs: The Mac Daddy of Heimlich County (and low-ball status)
Posts: 2,863
and has anyone tried signing up on droid app and logging in? having no luck logging in after account was created.
May 10, 11, 7:33 am
#27
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: Club Awesome
Posts: 112
Originally Posted by mrredskin
and has anyone tried signing up on droid app and logging in? having no luck logging in after account was created.
May 10, 11, 7:34 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Programs: Bonvoy - LIFETIME!!! Titanium ; AA - Platinum 2 Million Miler;
Posts: 491
Originally Posted by estnet
okay I seem to have figured this out BUT I'm not so sure I feel comfortable with so many "infringements" on my privacy
May 10, 11, 7:40 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CHA/TYS
Programs: The Mac Daddy of Heimlich County (and low-ball status)
Posts: 2,863
Originally Posted by discostu
worked for me on my incredible, actually went to the market place and found the app instead of following the links.
nmind... just tried again and it worked. i really didn't want the app since there are so many complaints but there are incentives for several different companies for using it (especially now).
May 10, 11, 7:55 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CHA/TYS
Programs: The Mac Daddy of Heimlich County (and low-ball status)
Posts: 2,863
Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker II
All SPG participating properties will be participating in this foursquare special.
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