Next SPG 2012 Promotion (Pre-official-announcement discussion)
Apr 20, 2012, 7:59 pm
#228
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Apr 20, 2012, 8:03 pm
#229
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Apr 20, 2012, 8:05 pm
#230
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: BWI
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 767
I won't complain about the expected 6-8K starpoints for my expected July-Sept stays, but I'm a little underwhelmed.
Apr 20, 2012, 8:08 pm
#231
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Apr 20, 2012, 8:15 pm
#232
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
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Q: If SPG has a promotion, such as Stays Count Double, do SPG Award stays now also count double?
A: No. Only eligible paid stays will continue to count double during these types of promotions. SPG Award stays will only count that one time toward your elite status qualification.
I was hoping for the same but we can't have everything
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Apr 20, 2012, 8:21 pm
#233
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It won't count as per this http://www.spgpromos.com/awardnights...Q_PROMOTION#07
Q: If SPG has a promotion, such as Stays Count Double, do SPG Award stays now also count double?
A: No. Only eligible paid stays will continue to count double during these types of promotions. SPG Award stays will only count that one time toward your elite status qualification.
I was hoping for the same but we can't have everything .
Q: If SPG has a promotion, such as Stays Count Double, do SPG Award stays now also count double?
A: No. Only eligible paid stays will continue to count double during these types of promotions. SPG Award stays will only count that one time toward your elite status qualification.
I was hoping for the same but we can't have everything
.Last edited by PanAmWT; Apr 20, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Apr 20, 2012, 8:24 pm
#234
Join Date: Jan 2009
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My understanding is that the SPG member benefits (points, amenities, etc.) and promotional benefits are coming from from the same SPG budget. Then after implementing the new and improved benefits for SPG Elite members there is not much left for the promos. Personally, I would rather have old SPG promos than "free breakfast" as SPG PLT.
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Apr 20, 2012, 8:29 pm
#235
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I sincerely hope LovetoTravel83 shared the information in post 215 today because he just didn't get around to posting it on April 1st. 
The hotel industry is obviously doing better this year than last, but even with lowered expectations, what a LAME promo!
The hotel industry is obviously doing better this year than last, but even with lowered expectations, what a LAME promo!
Apr 20, 2012, 8:30 pm
#236
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: PHX
Programs: SWA A+ & CP, Delta GM, Hyatt Diamond, *wood Plat, HH Diamond
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Exceptionally Underwhelming!
WOW! I certainly do not want to jump to conclusions here...but if the above post is accurate. Wow. I will most likely not register until the very last minute...waiting to see what Hilton and Hyatt do during this Period. Then register for whatever makes the most sense...elite nights/points, etc.
Apr 20, 2012, 8:32 pm
#237
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,914
even though other chains have not reported their promos... it probably can't be worst than these options...
kinda depressing, oh well
Apr 20, 2012, 8:39 pm
#238
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wow... well i'm a self admitted SPG kool-aid drinker, and underwhelmed doesn't even begin to describe it.
i had really high hopes with the choice aspects. but seriously, if those are the choices its one of the worst promos i've seen. not a single one is particularly appealing.
i get that with added choices, no opt outs, and increased benefits, the promos could get scaled back... but wow, kinda speechless
i had really high hopes with the choice aspects. but seriously, if those are the choices its one of the worst promos i've seen. not a single one is particularly appealing.
i get that with added choices, no opt outs, and increased benefits, the promos could get scaled back... but wow, kinda speechless
Apr 20, 2012, 8:43 pm
#239
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I am..... So sad...
Originally Posted by LovetoTravel83
Here are the details I got today.
Choose your own earning period (You can only choose one)
May- July
June- August
July- September
Choose whatever you want to earn during (You can only choose one)
Starpoints
Awards (Free Nights & Redemption discounts)
Merchandise discounts
Elite Credit
*There is no switching of registration codes or earning periods after registration. No exceptions.
* Registration from May 1- June 30, 2012
Here is a summary of the offers:
Starpoints Offers
Double Points beginning with 2nd stay. No limits.
Every 6 nights, get 3k Starpoints (max of 9k)
Earn 500 bonus Starpoints per night at Sheratons worldwide (no limits). Online-bookings ONLY
Stay 15 nights, get Triple Starpoints on all stays retroactively. No limits.
Awards Offers
10 nights, get 1 Free Weekend Night (cat 1-5). Max of 2 Awards. Weekends are Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun.
Stay 20 nights, get 1 25% percent off redemption Award (cat 1-5). Max of 2 Awards
Merchandise Awards -
Stay 4 nights; get US$50 SPG Award Cert (max of 3)
Stay 4 nights; get $50 or EUR50 Westin @ home discount code (max of 3)
Stay 4 nights, get $50 or EUR50 Sheraton @ home discount code (max of 3)
Elite status
Stay 5 nights, earn 1 bonus night toward elite status (max of 3 elite qualifying nights).
Stay 10 nights, earn 3 bonus nights toward elite status (max of 6 nights).
Choose your own earning period (You can only choose one)
May- July
June- August
July- September
Choose whatever you want to earn during (You can only choose one)
Starpoints
Awards (Free Nights & Redemption discounts)
Merchandise discounts
Elite Credit
*There is no switching of registration codes or earning periods after registration. No exceptions.
* Registration from May 1- June 30, 2012
Here is a summary of the offers:
Starpoints Offers
Double Points beginning with 2nd stay. No limits.
Every 6 nights, get 3k Starpoints (max of 9k)
Earn 500 bonus Starpoints per night at Sheratons worldwide (no limits). Online-bookings ONLY
Stay 15 nights, get Triple Starpoints on all stays retroactively. No limits.
Awards Offers
10 nights, get 1 Free Weekend Night (cat 1-5). Max of 2 Awards. Weekends are Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun.
Stay 20 nights, get 1 25% percent off redemption Award (cat 1-5). Max of 2 Awards
Merchandise Awards -
Stay 4 nights; get US$50 SPG Award Cert (max of 3)
Stay 4 nights; get $50 or EUR50 Westin @ home discount code (max of 3)
Stay 4 nights, get $50 or EUR50 Sheraton @ home discount code (max of 3)
Elite status
Stay 5 nights, earn 1 bonus night toward elite status (max of 3 elite qualifying nights).
Stay 10 nights, earn 3 bonus nights toward elite status (max of 6 nights).
Apr 20, 2012, 8:45 pm
#240
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 943
Is 500 bonus points per night at Sheratons the best choice if your activity is more focused on stays?