SPG launches new social currency platform. Earn bonus Starpoints and more.
May 10, 2011, 6:25 pm
#91
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
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What if there is no "official venue" for the property? I had a little trouble finding the Westin Lake Mary Orlando this afternoon but eventually found it.
May 10, 2011, 7:14 pm
#92
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: UA *G; Delta Diamond; AA EXP; Marriott LT Plat; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 480
May 10, 2011, 9:02 pm
#93
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: check swarm
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Posts: 14,404
May 10, 2011, 9:22 pm
#94
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: SPG
Posts: 11
Privacy?
Just remember that the way these social media "check-in" sites work is that they'll share your check-in data with 3rd parties. So, like Starwood will have access to all your check-in data, not just the Starwood check-ins, etc. - if you're cool with giving companies this data, sign up! It's a little wild wild west out there IMHO...
May 10, 2011, 9:50 pm
#95
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Does one really need to use a smartphone to participate in this earning opportunity? You can't sign into the internet once you get checked into your room to do this? Over 90% of my travel is international so I can't really use smartphone data. Does this mean I am not eligible?
Also, is there a Dummies guide for this? Other than casually following Twitter, I'm not a social media guy.
Also, is there a Dummies guide for this? Other than casually following Twitter, I'm not a social media guy.
May 10, 2011, 10:57 pm
#96
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: PMD-ORD-AZO-ILO-NRT
Programs: UA 1K, BD Silver, Amtrak Select, SPG & PCR Plat/ICH Amb, AA, AS, DL, PR
Posts: 744
Been on the fence and have been tempted as I watched other FTer check-ins via the linking of their Foursquares with their Facebooks. Looks like this is a good enough incentive for me to finally join. 
May 10, 2011, 11:19 pm
#97
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 43
I have a question regarding matching profiles on SPG.com and Foursquare (when linked via Facebook). I have a long and difficult to pronounce name. Therefore, I never use my proper name among my freinds and colleagues. I use my middle name as my first name because it is much easier to pronounce. This is the name I have always used. However, my credit cards, bank account, online accounts (including SPG) all use my lengthy proper name. On my Facebook account I use the name that everyone calls me.
So my questions is.... Does my Facebook/Foursquare name have to match my SPG account name in order to to get the bonus? Or, is it simply good enough to link my Facebook/Foursquare account? The reason I ask this is because it doesn't appear you ave to enter in your reservation number when you check in. Therefore, I assume that Starwood is somehow matching my Facebook/Foursquare login name to a reservation. Is this correct? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
So my questions is.... Does my Facebook/Foursquare name have to match my SPG account name in order to to get the bonus? Or, is it simply good enough to link my Facebook/Foursquare account? The reason I ask this is because it doesn't appear you ave to enter in your reservation number when you check in. Therefore, I assume that Starwood is somehow matching my Facebook/Foursquare login name to a reservation. Is this correct? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
May 10, 2011, 11:39 pm
#98
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
Posts: 13,308
(update: I don't see anything in the t&cs that would preclude check-in via the mobile web site. http://www.spgpromos.com/socialcheck...rsquare/terms/ )
You can do it all via wifi with the app if you want to. (keep location services off for the app, turn it on when needed, connect via wifi, start the app, check-in, exit the app, turn off location services, etc.)
Also, in the setting on foursquare, you can control how much info you share. You can disable most of it, I think. There will be an entry for starwood in apps, once you link the accounts.
bzz100, I think it matched my email addresses. Try using the same email address. (though my name was the same on both accounts too.) Also I didn't link foursquare to facebook, etc. Just did a standalone foursquare (new) account.
-David
Last edited by LIH Prem; May 11, 2011 at 1:03 am
May 10, 2011, 11:49 pm
#99
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: MileagePlus 1K, Marriott BonVoy Titanium
Posts: 166
Starwood Lurker, if I understood correctly all SPG properties participate. I am staying at the Westin Edina Galleria in Bloomington, MN and it does not show the "Special" icon, but the Westin Minneapolis (which is a different property) shows the "Special" icon. (and yes, I am looking at the official place)
Does this mean that the Westin Edina does not participate in this promotion? If that is the case, the statement about all SPG properties participating in this promotion would not be correct.
Does this mean that the Westin Edina does not participate in this promotion? If that is the case, the statement about all SPG properties participating in this promotion would not be correct.
May 11, 2011, 2:48 am
#100
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
May 11, 2011, 2:49 am
#101
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Starwood Lurker, if I understood correctly all SPG properties participate. I am staying at the Westin Edina Galleria in Bloomington, MN and it does not show the "Special" icon, but the Westin Minneapolis (which is a different property) shows the "Special" icon. (and yes, I am looking at the official place)
Does this mean that the Westin Edina does not participate in this promotion? If that is the case, the statement about all SPG properties participating in this promotion would not be correct.
Does this mean that the Westin Edina does not participate in this promotion? If that is the case, the statement about all SPG properties participating in this promotion would not be correct.
Thank you.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
May 11, 2011, 3:07 am
#102
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Does this answer the question? Please let me know.
Thank you.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Last edited by Starwood Lurker II; May 11, 2011 at 3:29 am
May 11, 2011, 3:11 am
#103
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
So my questions is.... Does my Facebook/Foursquare name have to match my SPG account name in order to to get the bonus? Or, is it simply good enough to link my Facebook/Foursquare account? The reason I ask this is because it doesn't appear you ave to enter in your reservation number when you check in. Therefore, I assume that Starwood is somehow matching my Facebook/Foursquare login name to a reservation. Is this correct? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I do not see any indication that the names for both accounts have to be matched exactly.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Last edited by Starwood Lurker II; May 11, 2011 at 3:17 am
May 11, 2011, 5:26 am
#105
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Actually, I have never posted on Ft's upcoming stay thread. And whenever I post about future stays or trips I am deliberately vague about the actual dates. In fact, I am even vague about actual dates when I post views and/or reviews on past stays. So I am totally consistent. Thanks for asking though.
Cheers,