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]
Dec 22, 2014, 4:48 am
#106
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
Also, a question for the Lurkers, if I may...
In the same way that you were able to officially announce that SNA expiration dates will not be extended, is there any sort of official decision not to offer a Gold/Platinum re-qualification gift? If so, it would at least stop all the conjecture and speculation here!
Appreciate you perhaps may not know, or no decision has been taken, or may not be allowed to say - but figured it was worth politely asking.
Cheers,
JK
In the same way that you were able to officially announce that SNA expiration dates will not be extended, is there any sort of official decision not to offer a Gold/Platinum re-qualification gift? If so, it would at least stop all the conjecture and speculation here!
Appreciate you perhaps may not know, or no decision has been taken, or may not be allowed to say - but figured it was worth politely asking.
Cheers,
JK
Dec 22, 2014, 8:30 pm
#107
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,207
Also, a question for the Lurkers, if I may...
In the same way that you were able to officially announce that SNA expiration dates will not be extended, is there any sort of official decision not to offer a Gold/Platinum re-qualification gift? If so, it would at least stop all the conjecture and speculation here!
Appreciate you perhaps may not know, or no decision has been taken, or may not be allowed to say - but figured it was worth politely asking.
Cheers,
JK
In the same way that you were able to officially announce that SNA expiration dates will not be extended, is there any sort of official decision not to offer a Gold/Platinum re-qualification gift? If so, it would at least stop all the conjecture and speculation here!
Appreciate you perhaps may not know, or no decision has been taken, or may not be allowed to say - but figured it was worth politely asking.
Cheers,
JK
Dec 22, 2014, 9:42 pm
#108
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Dec 23, 2014, 12:55 am
#109
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
So, Lurkers? Anything you can share?
Dec 23, 2014, 3:10 am
#110
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,936
Without all the conjecture and speculation Flyertalk would be.....
They do seem quite positively engaged with this forum, perhaps they can be given the benefit of the doubt, that if they knew, or could, they would.
They do seem quite positively engaged with this forum, perhaps they can be given the benefit of the doubt, that if they knew, or could, they would.
Last edited by skye1; Dec 23, 2014 at 3:24 am
Dec 23, 2014, 1:00 pm
#111
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: SPG
Posts: 713
Also, a question for the Lurkers, if I may...
In the same way that you were able to officially announce that SNA expiration dates will not be extended, is there any sort of official decision not to offer a Gold/Platinum re-qualification gift? If so, it would at least stop all the conjecture and speculation here!
Appreciate you perhaps may not know, or no decision has been taken, or may not be allowed to say - but figured it was worth politely asking.
Cheers,
JK
In the same way that you were able to officially announce that SNA expiration dates will not be extended, is there any sort of official decision not to offer a Gold/Platinum re-qualification gift? If so, it would at least stop all the conjecture and speculation here!
Appreciate you perhaps may not know, or no decision has been taken, or may not be allowed to say - but figured it was worth politely asking.
Cheers,
JK
Best Regards,
Ryan Walker
Starwood Lurker IV
Specialist - Starwood Social Media
Last edited by Starwood Lurker IV; Dec 23, 2014 at 1:36 pm
Dec 23, 2014, 1:05 pm
#112
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,207
Gonna grab some popcorn. BRB.
Dec 23, 2014, 1:51 pm
#114
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,936
Thanks for chiming in, Ryan. (altho' I wouldn't be surprised if the "on other fronts" bit has all manner of speculation and conjecture bantered about
.)
Dec 23, 2014, 2:51 pm
#115
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: SPG Plt, Hyatt Diamond, DL
Posts: 369
Dec 23, 2014, 3:25 pm
#116
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
It just means look forward to what's coming in 2015 other than an elite qualification gift for 2014. Nothing less; nothing more.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Dec 23, 2014, 9:24 pm
#117
Join Date: May 1998
Location: australia
Posts: 5,762
The warm fuzzy feeling I get from giving Starwood my custom is gift enough for me.
Dec 24, 2014, 4:24 am
#118
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
Thanks Ryan / Lurkers - very much appreciate the closure. I need to book a redemption for next year, and was waiting to see if there would be some kind of discount again. But now I can just go ahead.
Last edited by JK; Dec 24, 2014 at 4:46 am
Jan 8, 2015, 9:27 pm
#119
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 25
Platinum "Thank You" this year?
Has anyone heard if we are getting the yearly "Thank You" gift from SPG? It was 35% off a single award booking or double points last year.
Thanks
J
Thanks
J
Jan 8, 2015, 10:14 pm
#120
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