Feb. 2005: New Targeted Promo for Double Points/Stay Credit
Feb 17, 2005, 4:41 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
Isn't that the smoke a bone promo???
Feb 17, 2005, 4:55 pm
#32
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K 2MM / Marriott LTP
Posts: 5,071
10 stays / 10k here....
Glad this started 2/15 1 night in the bag...5 in the next week 
Glad this started 2/15
1 night in the bag...5 in the next week
Feb 17, 2005, 5:00 pm
#33
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, JetBlue Mosaic, AA Platinum, National Executive Elite
Posts: 599
I really think that *wood should allow plats. to do any one targeted promo (which they weren't targeted for) at a time. So, for instance, we could do the triple points or the double stays...but only one. I mean I can't tell you how ticked I am that people who don't stay often (and who don't give the chain as much $) are frequently offered perks that I (someone who earns the 25 nights a year without any "double stay" or any other promotion) don't get.
I think this idea is fair, and it keeps us plats happy (which they really should for all the $$$ we throw at them). Plus, only the ones that are really active (aka posters at FlyerTalk) are going to know what the promo codes are and how to enter anyway. Just my two cents...
I think this idea is fair, and it keeps us plats happy (which they really should for all the $$$ we throw at them). Plus, only the ones that are really active (aka posters at FlyerTalk) are going to know what the promo codes are and how to enter anyway. Just my two cents...
Feb 17, 2005, 7:08 pm
#34
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Home
Posts: 1,910
10k/10 Nights is a great promo. Yes, it would be nice to just get 1k per night and not have to stay 10 nights, but this is to keep business for 10 nights.
I am a plat and will most likely do 10 - 20 nights during this time. It would be great to have 20k/20 nights and I hope William comes back and says this will happen.
10 nights in 45 days shouldnt be hard for a hardcore plat. maybe they should just raise the plat level to 65 nights and include award stays.
The best promo, IMHO, would be 50% off award nights (like they had a few years ago).
I am a plat and will most likely do 10 - 20 nights during this time. It would be great to have 20k/20 nights and I hope William comes back and says this will happen.
10 nights in 45 days shouldnt be hard for a hardcore plat. maybe they should just raise the plat level to 65 nights and include award stays
.The best promo, IMHO, would be 50% off award nights (like they had a few years ago).
Feb 17, 2005, 7:18 pm
#35
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 5,305
William,
Once again I received no promo via email. When I go to the link and enter my SPG number it offers me the 10K one. Is this legit?
Once again I received no promo via email. When I go to the link and enter my SPG number it offers me the 10K one. Is this legit?
Feb 17, 2005, 7:46 pm
#36
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Originally Posted by mtacchi
William,
Once again I received no promo via email. When I go to the link and enter my SPG number it offers me the 10K one. Is this legit?
Once again I received no promo via email. When I go to the link and enter my SPG number it offers me the 10K one. Is this legit?
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
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Feb 17, 2005, 8:42 pm
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
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Originally Posted by stevekoe
Let me get this straight -- I also just registered for my Marriott bonus. I get 5k bonus for every three stays, up to 25k bonus -- through the end of May! Plus, I got bumped down from Plat to Gold, so they are also offering me a challenge of staying 18 nights by the end of May. This is starting to look like a no-brainer to me.
But over at MR, you only need a quick 15 stays (not nights, stays) and you get a whopping 25K points, enought for... Hmmm, let's see - 2 levels from the top is Category 5 - 25k points gets me.....
One of thes days, spg is going to offer, in exchange for 1 night stay any time in the next year, unlimited lifetime stays in any hotel in the world at any time. And someone at FT is going to whine about how unfair it is....
If you want to complain about a bad promo - pick a good one: "Because you are a valued guest of Hilton HHonors®, we would like to reward you with additional bonus points..." - 2500 bonus points for 2 stays between 2/16 and 4/30. Wow - make me that offer 22 times and I can get that same free night.
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Last edited by CPRich; Feb 17, 2005 at 8:49 pm
Feb 17, 2005, 9:03 pm
#38
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I'm not registering. I too was offered the 10 night - 10k promo. In the past I would have registered if I thought I had a chance of making it...
... but not this time. Let's say a better promo comes along. Last year I was stuck with something I registered for. Then, a different promo came along that was better for me. SPG wouldn't let me change.
So think twice about registering. You may get lucky later on.
... but not this time. Let's say a better promo comes along. Last year I was stuck with something I registered for. Then, a different promo came along that was better for me. SPG wouldn't let me change.
So think twice about registering. You may get lucky later on.
Feb 17, 2005, 9:58 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E75, SPG Plat, HH peon-by-choice (ex Gold)
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I got the 10K/10 night promo. Works out well and I just have to change a few reservations...
Feb 17, 2005, 11:00 pm
#40
Join Date: Oct 2004
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i wish i would be targetted for that
Originally Posted by Braindrain
I got the 10K/10 night promo. Works out well and I just have to change a few reservations...
as i have 14days in the next 20 days booked in starwood hotels.. ;(
Feb 17, 2005, 11:03 pm
#41
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 91
Originally Posted by Braindrain
I got the 10K/10 night promo. Works out well and I just have to change a few reservations...
Feb 18, 2005, 2:32 am
#42
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 9,683
Got the double elite nights promo.
I guess they are targeting elites that will lose their status this year.. because I have moved most of my hotel business (which is not very much all!) to Hilton because of a promo over there.
12 stays to Platinum.. hmm. Does anyone know how long this new status will last? Thru feb 2006 or feb 2007?
I guess they are targeting elites that will lose their status this year.. because I have moved most of my hotel business (which is not very much all!) to Hilton because of a promo over there.
12 stays to Platinum.. hmm. Does anyone know how long this new status will last? Thru feb 2006 or feb 2007?
Feb 18, 2005, 7:50 am
#43
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: *Wood - Platinum , HHonors - Diamond, CO - Silver, SWA - Companion Pass
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by moulder3
I really think that *wood should allow plats. to do any one targeted promo (which they weren't targeted for) at a time. So, for instance, we could do the triple points or the double stays...but only one. I mean I can't tell you how ticked I am that people who don't stay often (and who don't give the chain as much $) are frequently offered perks that I (someone who earns the 25 nights a year without any "double stay" or any other promotion) don't get.
I think this idea is fair, and it keeps us plats happy (which they really should for all the $$$ we throw at them). Plus, only the ones that are really active (aka posters at FlyerTalk) are going to know what the promo codes are and how to enter anyway. Just my two cents...
I think this idea is fair, and it keeps us plats happy (which they really should for all the $$$ we throw at them). Plus, only the ones that are really active (aka posters at FlyerTalk) are going to know what the promo codes are and how to enter anyway. Just my two cents...
I totally agree with this. I have given Starwood over 130 nights of business in the last year, and have not been targetted for a promotion once.
Feb 18, 2005, 8:23 am
#44
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: Whoever Has the Best Bonus
Posts: 5,183
Platinum member -- I got nothing. No email and spg.com/promo states I'm not eligible. No big deal. I've forsaken Starwood before they forsake me
Feb 18, 2005, 1:03 pm
#45
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havent been able to log onto spg.com all day. it seems to be down regularly!