Jan 16, 2018, 8:55 pm
Last edit by: yyznomad
Picture by yyznomad
Picture by yyznomad
The below photo courtesy of G37driver:
All measurements below are approximate.
Shipping Box Information
Color: White
Length: 11.5 inches
Width: 7.25 inches
Height: 3 inches
Pouch Information
Exterior Color: Silver/Gray
Exterior Material: Leather
Interior Lining Color: Brown
Interior Lining Material: Rawhide/Suede-like material
Length at base: 8 inches
Length between widest points: 10 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Width at base: 2 inches
Made in China
Thank You Card
7200 93rd Ave North, Unit 140
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Is this targeted? To whom?
Anecdotal accounts in this thread show that majority of recipients are LTP, but not all LTP have received it at this point.
Reports here indicate the package/gift is not confined to USA.
Also, some members, such as schley, reported receiving a different package as described below:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29252939-post40.html
Picture by yyznomad
The below photo courtesy of G37driver:
All measurements below are approximate.
Shipping Box Information
Color: White
Length: 11.5 inches
Width: 7.25 inches
Height: 3 inches
Pouch Information
Exterior Color: Silver/Gray
Exterior Material: Leather
Interior Lining Color: Brown
Interior Lining Material: Rawhide/Suede-like material
Length at base: 8 inches
Length between widest points: 10 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Width at base: 2 inches
Made in China
Thank You Card
Dear Member,
You really know how to live the SPG® Life.
To celebrate an incredible year of your travels, please enjoy this exclusive gift to help keep your most important things together as you travel. It's just one way of saying thanks for choosing our hotels and resorts - you deserve it. You're an important part of SPG, and we look forward to being a part of your travels in the future.
Happy holidays, and here's to many more adventures in the New Year.
- Your friends at SPG
The originating sender address shows asYou really know how to live the SPG® Life.
To celebrate an incredible year of your travels, please enjoy this exclusive gift to help keep your most important things together as you travel. It's just one way of saying thanks for choosing our hotels and resorts - you deserve it. You're an important part of SPG, and we look forward to being a part of your travels in the future.
Happy holidays, and here's to many more adventures in the New Year.
- Your friends at SPG
7200 93rd Ave North, Unit 140
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Is this targeted? To whom?
Anecdotal accounts in this thread show that majority of recipients are LTP, but not all LTP have received it at this point.
Reports here indicate the package/gift is not confined to USA.
Also, some members, such as schley, reported receiving a different package as described below:
Holiday Gift Pouch from SPG
Jan 2, 2018, 4:04 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Europe
Programs: Various
Posts: 3,087
Thank you SPG 
Jan 2, 2018, 9:21 am
#32
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Bonvoy LTE
Posts: 1,881
Nope. Haven't received anything from SPG since the picture book years ago.
Jan 2, 2018, 2:49 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Marriott LTT, LH SEN
Posts: 171
Received one too (Europe) and liked the gesture. I find the bag definitly more useful than, let's say, luggage tags or the like. Btw, I thought the personalized photo album some (many) years ago was great - I dare to say, even today I wouldn't mind if members could order a SPG photobook with their choice of favorite properties (I know, I could somehow cobble it together myself, but...).
Jan 2, 2018, 2:50 pm
#34
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: IND
Programs: DL DM, SPG AMB, National EE
Posts: 1,301
Didn't get any accessory bags, but the mrs got a Westin robe with her name embroidered on it for her bday (xmas eve) and my son received a mini lego city toy for his bday (day after xmas). Both had cards from my ambassador. FWIW the robe is not exactly the same as the robes in the hotels - definitely lighter weight and feels "cheaper". But hey, they know who to at least try and make happy with all these nights on the road...
Jan 2, 2018, 3:00 pm
#35
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015
Jan 3, 2018, 6:16 am
#36
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,018
Jan 3, 2018, 6:31 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,708
I mean hey, if nobody wants theirs, I'd be more than happy to put it to good use...
khabah
khabah
Jan 4, 2018, 4:55 am
#38
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Bangkok
Programs: NH-SFC, SPG-LTP, MR-P, HH-G
Posts: 85
Received today in here, Thailand.
Thanks SPG!
Thanks SPG!
Jan 4, 2018, 9:48 pm
#39
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Jose, CA USA
Programs: UA Platinum 2MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 632
Nothing here. Nine years platinum -- one to go for LT. Have both SPG Amex Personal and Biz. Still nothing. Guess I've been spending too many nights in Marriotts.....
Jan 5, 2018, 5:50 am
#40
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,355
I got a nice package with 3 different jars of spreads. Honey, and 2 jams I believe. It came with a nice handwritten card thanking me for my loyalty and that this year I should hit my 10th year and become lifetime platinum. Very nice gesture and much appreciated.
Jan 5, 2018, 3:56 pm
#41
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: BAGold; AA3MMPlat; UA1MMGold; FBGold; MarriottAmb; AccorPlat; HHGold; ICPlatAmb; HyattDiscoverist
Posts: 4,378
Newly minted Platinum, and I received the pouch. Appreciated the gesture, not sure I have any use for it.
Jan 5, 2018, 11:34 pm
#42
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,223
I didn't get one, despite achieving Platinum 75 last year, but it looks like at least one made it onto ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPG-Starwoo...sAAOSwjlBaQUII
I think it would have been cool if they had filled it with bliss or malin and goetz toiletries. When I travel for work and don't care as much about rates I've been selecting le meridiens over other brands just because I love the malin and goetz toiletries so much!
I think it would have been cool if they had filled it with bliss or malin and goetz toiletries. When I travel for work and don't care as much about rates I've been selecting le meridiens over other brands just because I love the malin and goetz toiletries so much!
Jan 6, 2018, 7:44 am
#43
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,251
Got mine yesterday, I was surprised because usually these offerings don't make their way to Canada.
My wife has already claimed it.
My wife has already claimed it.
Jan 6, 2018, 9:03 am
#44
Moderator: GLBT travelers, India-based Airlines and India; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Asia
Programs: Yes!
Posts: 15,512
I got the parcel yesterday too. Also a Canadian address, so guess these shipped around the same time. Agreed that it is rare to see this type of offering crossing the Northern border!
Jan 6, 2018, 12:30 pm
#45
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,649
just got home today & saw the gift....don't know why people are complaining....i think its a very nice gesture from spg....i'm sure i'll find some use for it....
