Sneak peek into the summer promotion for SPG!
May 9, 2015, 12:34 am
#61
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: perth
Programs: SPG(LTG), QANTAS gold, Korean, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,500
This is a lot better promo for me than the previous promo and in conjunction with the targeted offer I end up well ahead. Just tweaked my bookings to get a couple of extra weekend stays to meet qualifying requirements for both promos.
May 9, 2015, 4:34 am
#62
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: Leisure Traveler: Delta DM, Starwood PM50, Global Entry, NEXUS, CLEAR
Posts: 163
The tears of business travelers taste absolutely delicious.
May 9, 2015, 6:42 am
#63
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SNA, LAX, PHL, NYC
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 663
Agreed, William is a huge asset to the company for maintaining their connection with frequent travelers. Even when SPG disappoints me, William always impresses me.
May 9, 2015, 7:22 am
#64
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Exactly, I can't figure out why everyone is so obnoxious about this promo or not getting one. They are missing out on a few thousand extra points over a few months time. Most of these people have their rooms paid for by their company anyway. If you love the hotels, staff, and elite benefits why be such babies about a promo. Some of you need to chill and get off your high horses.
Cheers,
May 9, 2015, 7:49 am
#65
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,017
And another 22 reserved with Hilton (basically the remainder of May). Since no promo for SPG in 1/2 April and May - I switched all stays to Hilton.
In June when new Starwood promo kicks in I will give SPG all stays where I can do Fri, Sat or Sun and Hilton will receive all mid-week stays.
I guess I'm in the "hardly anyone" group
Promos do shift behavior. If they didn't chains wouldn't use them. In my case, not eligible for the targeted promo and they offered no promo for 45 days. Further, the new mid-year promo covers leisure travel. They are getting exactly the behavior they want by incentivizing me the way they are... no stays during no promo period and all my stays during leisure starting in June.
It may be easier for people to see when I state this via the last paragraph - more positively. Starwood incentivizes me via their promos and it works. I stay exactly when they want/push me to. In my case there were 37 nights up for grabs. That's a lot of nights they could've seen had their promo been more broad or if they targeted me to get those nights.
Last edited by TravelinSperry; May 9, 2015 at 7:55 am
May 9, 2015, 8:22 am
#66
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Homosassa, FL & Ringwood, NJ -UA-G(Lifetime); SPG-Plat (Lifetime)
Posts: 6,120
With all the promos for the last year or so, it seems obvious to me that Stawood does not consider valuable those travellers like me whose stays are 99% one night, then on to the next stop. So the pending promo is (again) of no use to me.
May 9, 2015, 9:55 am
#67
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: BNA
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoy Plat, HHonors Diamond, DL Gold
Posts: 383
In a way, the lack of an amazing promo presents an opportunity. It is a good time to redeem points (or cash and points) for award stays. There is little reason to have second thoughts about missing out on gaining more bonus points.
I'm booking a lot of one night weekend stays this quarter because I got the offer for double elite-qualifying stay credit. I'm not losing sleep over missing out on 1000 Starpoints (maybe $25 cash value?).
I'm booking a lot of one night weekend stays this quarter because I got the offer for double elite-qualifying stay credit. I'm not losing sleep over missing out on 1000 Starpoints (maybe $25 cash value?).
May 9, 2015, 2:57 pm
#68
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,409
These guests are more costly to the hotel and they can earn SPG elite status with fewer nights (and lower total spend on average).
May 9, 2015, 3:14 pm
#69
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,134
Just as an FYI, here's the press release:
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/corpo...stor/news.html
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/corpo...stor/news.html
Sheraton, Westin and Starwood’s Entire Brand Portfolio Empower SPG Members to Reclaim the Weekend
May 08, 2015
SPG’s New “Weekend Channel” Website
Lets Guests Supercharge Their Weekend
Featuring Exciting Destinations, Local Excursions, Exclusive Travel Offers and More
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Whether spent at home, abroad or somewhere in between, Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®), the award-winning loyalty program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), believes no weekend should be wasted. SPG’s new Weekend Channel website (spg.com/weekends) provides tips and inspiration to help guests plan their next weekend getaway and make it one to remember.
The SPG Weekend Channel is the ultimate weekend guide designed to help guests leave the office at the office and enjoy the thrill of the weekend. The site was designed to spark guests’ interest in travel with engaging content including:
“Nearly 30 percent of Americans report working during the weekends1,” said Lori Strasberg, Vice President Field Marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “It’s time to take back the weekend, and the SPG Weekend Channel inspires our members by providing everything they need to build their ultimate weekend.”
SPG is making weekends even sweeter. Starting in June, SPG members can register to earn 1,000 bonus Starpoints on stays of two or more nights that include a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. This offer will be valid at Starwood’s more than 1,200 hotels and resorts around the world through August 31st.
Visit spg.com/weekends to reclaim the weekend and learn more.
May 08, 2015
SPG’s New “Weekend Channel” Website
Lets Guests Supercharge Their Weekend
Featuring Exciting Destinations, Local Excursions, Exclusive Travel Offers and More
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Whether spent at home, abroad or somewhere in between, Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®), the award-winning loyalty program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), believes no weekend should be wasted. SPG’s new Weekend Channel website (spg.com/weekends) provides tips and inspiration to help guests plan their next weekend getaway and make it one to remember.
The SPG Weekend Channel is the ultimate weekend guide designed to help guests leave the office at the office and enjoy the thrill of the weekend. The site was designed to spark guests’ interest in travel with engaging content including:
- The most breathtaking views as seen from our Sheraton Club Lounges across America.
- Insights from local experts with the “Weekend City Picks” guide, including tips from where to find the best New York City pizza to where to take the kids to see paleontologists dusting off new discoveries.
- A list of the hottest beachfront hotels where you can soak up the sun and drink in the best ocean views including those found at The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club and the Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront.
- The best farmers’ markets to get delectable local fruits and veggies as told by our acclaimed chefs including Chef Andres Meraz, Executive Chef at the Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort.
- Beautiful photo galleries that let guests take a visual dip in our best pools.
- Updates on the latest apps and gadgets to e-help guests “turn on” their weekends and boost their next trip.
- The RunWESTIN Concierge’s list of running trails that will fit the training schedule of runners of any level
- And so much more.
“Nearly 30 percent of Americans report working during the weekends1,” said Lori Strasberg, Vice President Field Marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “It’s time to take back the weekend, and the SPG Weekend Channel inspires our members by providing everything they need to build their ultimate weekend.”
SPG is making weekends even sweeter. Starting in June, SPG members can register to earn 1,000 bonus Starpoints on stays of two or more nights that include a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. This offer will be valid at Starwood’s more than 1,200 hotels and resorts around the world through August 31st.
Visit spg.com/weekends to reclaim the weekend and learn more.
May 9, 2015, 10:05 pm
#70
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
May 10, 2015, 6:25 am
#71
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Delta Platinum Medallion, AAdvantage Platinum Pro
Posts: 600
You're confusing that with this http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...r-weekend.html
May 10, 2015, 9:06 am
#72
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,134
You're confusing that with this http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...r-weekend.html
May 10, 2015, 11:48 am
#73
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
May 10, 2015, 2:31 pm
#74
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 1,208
Not sure most of this is relevant.
Similar to most of those who travel for business, I never hop hotels. I fly in on Mondays and check out Friday 50 weeks a year.
Given that, this promotion doesn't do anything for me and the majority of my demographic. Although there may not be many people like me, I am a high value individual customer (65k annually in room revenue alone).
Alienating this demographic by not giving them targeted promotions and offering promotions that specifically ignore them is not good for business. If 1000 people who, like me, are unhappy enough and take their business elsewhere, it would have a significant impact on their bottom line.
Quick math - 65k per customer * 1k customers = 65M decrease in revenues. This is a decent piece of their annual reported revenues of 3.5B (a little less than 2%).
Obviously that revenue loss would be offset by lowering rates to get that occupancy back, however, the impact will be felt.
TL: DR - If you are unhappy with the promotion, do something about it - take your business elsewhere.
Similar to most of those who travel for business, I never hop hotels. I fly in on Mondays and check out Friday 50 weeks a year.
Given that, this promotion doesn't do anything for me and the majority of my demographic. Although there may not be many people like me, I am a high value individual customer (65k annually in room revenue alone).
Alienating this demographic by not giving them targeted promotions and offering promotions that specifically ignore them is not good for business. If 1000 people who, like me, are unhappy enough and take their business elsewhere, it would have a significant impact on their bottom line.
Quick math - 65k per customer * 1k customers = 65M decrease in revenues. This is a decent piece of their annual reported revenues of 3.5B (a little less than 2%).
Obviously that revenue loss would be offset by lowering rates to get that occupancy back, however, the impact will be felt.
TL: DR - If you are unhappy with the promotion, do something about it - take your business elsewhere.
May 10, 2015, 3:46 pm
#75
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ, QF, UA, CO, DL
Posts: 2,884
SPG is making weekends even sweeter. Starting in June, SPG members can register to earn 1,000 bonus Starpoints on stays of two or more nights that include a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. This offer will be valid at SPG’s collection of more than 1,200 hotels and resorts around the world through August 31st.
We wanted to let you know ahead of a press release tomorrow and we will be sure to let you know when the registration page goes live.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
We wanted to let you know ahead of a press release tomorrow and we will be sure to let you know when the registration page goes live.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]