May 27, 2014, 4:49 am
Last edit by: uxb
Question
Will there be an elite requalification gift for 2014 ?
Answer
NO. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24043163-post111.html
Discussion of last years (2013) gift is here.
Previous requalification gifts (courtesy jibi) :
2013 (beginning March 26, 2013):
25% or 35% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-6) -or- double points for a month
Starwood reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.
2012 (beginning on renewal in 2012; at least by July 18, 2012):
$25 award -or- 6-month Hulu Plus subscription
SPG Member must register for this offer online only within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2011 (beginning April 3, 2012):
$25 award -or- Free magazine subscription (US only) -or- 1000 points (int'l only)
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2010 (beginning May 13, 2011):
$25 award -or- Free magazine subscription (US only) -or- 1000 points (int'l only); also year-end gift of SPG book
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2009 (beginning April 28, 2010):
$25 award -or- Free magazine subscription (US only) -or- 1000 points (int'l only)
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2008-B (beginning February 9, 2009):
$75 award -or- Free weekend night (Cat 1-5)
You have until April 30, 2009, at midnight EST to select your gift.
2008-A (beginning March 25, 2008):
Free magazine subscription
Simply select your one-year magazine subscription anytime within the next 30 days
2007 (beginning February 4, 2008):
50% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-5); also year-end gift of SPG luggage tags
Award must be issued by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 3, 2008, for a stay completed by May 31, 2008.
2006 (targeted; beginning December 13, 2006):
50% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-4)
Book by February 28, 2007, and stay by May 31, 2007.
2005-B (targeted; beginning February 4, 2006):
50% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-4)
Book by March 17th for stays through June 30.
2005-A (beginning May 9, 2005):
Free magazine subscription (US only)
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
Will there be an elite requalification gift for 2014 ?
Answer
NO. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24043163-post111.html
Discussion of last years (2013) gift is here.
Previous requalification gifts (courtesy jibi) :
2013 (beginning March 26, 2013):
25% or 35% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-6) -or- double points for a month
Starwood reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.
2012 (beginning on renewal in 2012; at least by July 18, 2012):
$25 award -or- 6-month Hulu Plus subscription
SPG Member must register for this offer online only within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2011 (beginning April 3, 2012):
$25 award -or- Free magazine subscription (US only) -or- 1000 points (int'l only)
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2010 (beginning May 13, 2011):
$25 award -or- Free magazine subscription (US only) -or- 1000 points (int'l only); also year-end gift of SPG book
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2009 (beginning April 28, 2010):
$25 award -or- Free magazine subscription (US only) -or- 1000 points (int'l only)
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
2008-B (beginning February 9, 2009):
$75 award -or- Free weekend night (Cat 1-5)
You have until April 30, 2009, at midnight EST to select your gift.
2008-A (beginning March 25, 2008):
Free magazine subscription
Simply select your one-year magazine subscription anytime within the next 30 days
2007 (beginning February 4, 2008):
50% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-5); also year-end gift of SPG luggage tags
Award must be issued by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 3, 2008, for a stay completed by May 31, 2008.
2006 (targeted; beginning December 13, 2006):
50% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-4)
Book by February 28, 2007, and stay by May 31, 2007.
2005-B (targeted; beginning February 4, 2006):
50% off single stay points redemption (Cat 1-4)
Book by March 17th for stays through June 30.
2005-A (beginning May 9, 2005):
Free magazine subscription (US only)
Member must redeem this offer online only, within 30 days after the email is delivered.
Will there be an elite requalification gift for 2014 ? [Answer : No]
Nov 27, 2014, 11:47 pm
#91
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Nov 28, 2014, 3:30 am
#92
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Anyone interested in 'the fuss' over the 2013 gift can read an executive summary in C.4 of the wiki in the 2013 gift thread.
We can now return this thread to discussion of a 2014 gift.
We can now return this thread to discussion of a 2014 gift.
Nov 28, 2014, 10:08 am
#93
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Well I had it confirmed by my Ambassador that he checked with Marketing and there is no gift for 2014 renewal.
Nov 28, 2014, 11:17 am
#94
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Nov 28, 2014, 1:03 pm
#95
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Posts: 1,134
I think we have already discussed that Ambassadors, Platinum CS, and nearly every other person we'd refer to as a "official representative" of Starwood have absolutely no clue when it comes to these types of promotions and offers. They could have decided to wait until the first of the year to ensure they offer the same dates and time periods (offer date, expiration date, use end date, period of time to use, etc.) to everyone who qualifies.
Nov 28, 2014, 5:02 pm
#96
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DTW
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Posts: 369
At this point, I think its safe to assume that in the unlikely event that there is a requal gift, it won't be until Dec 31/Jan 1
Nov 28, 2014, 5:37 pm
#97
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And if we do get one - PLEASE people don't b***h and moan about it. Something is better than nothing, esp. in a strong economy with high occupancy rates. At this point, I'll happily take the $25 voucher or whatever, I'm not expecting the great 35% off value.
Nov 28, 2014, 5:47 pm
#98
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...ail-offer.html
I think that might be the "gift," but only for those targeted. With 2015 around the corner, it's prolly best to not waste brain cells on this issue.
Nov 28, 2014, 7:31 pm
#99
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: SPG Plt, Hyatt Diamond, DL
Posts: 369
Absolutely agree... High occupancy = increased revenue = less reason to offer a gift
Nov 28, 2014, 7:35 pm
#100
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Isn't %OFF one of the possible rewards here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...ail-offer.html
I think that might be the "gift," but only for those targeted. With 2015 around the corner, it's prolly best to not waste brain cells on this issue.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...ail-offer.html
I think that might be the "gift," but only for those targeted. With 2015 around the corner, it's prolly best to not waste brain cells on this issue.
Dec 20, 2014, 3:33 pm
#101
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New York
Programs: Starwood Platinum, Delta, United, Marriott, British Airways, Virgin, American
Posts: 123
I'm disappointed that there isn't any requalification gift for 2014. The 2013 one was really nice. Even $25 would be something to acknowledge our loyalty.
Dec 20, 2014, 8:22 pm
#102
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: STL
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, UA Silver, AA Gold
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And when some pretty notable properties choose to leave (dom, dip, pulitzer), I wonder what the gameplan here is at all.
Dec 22, 2014, 3:08 am
#103
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Dec 22, 2014, 4:29 am
#104
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Agree. What is not ideal would be a discussion within SPG along the lines of, "If we give anything, and no matter whatever we give, they're going to moan about it anyways."
Dec 22, 2014, 4:41 am
#105
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