THANK YOU- Cash & Points Property Avails for ALL 2005
Mar 9, 2005, 1:42 pm
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THANK YOU- Cash & Points Property Avails for ALL 2005
Just got an email advising that SPG has announced the 2005 Cash and Points participating properties for the WHOLE YEAR instead of the usual per quarter announcement, for easier planning for us, the customer. And it certainly is another bright spot that 2005 Cash and Points ratios same as 2004; ie Cat 1=1200pts and $25!!!).
SPG, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this extremely customer-friendly enhancement (you'll notice NO QUOTATION MARKS around the word enhancement!!!)
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SPG, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this extremely customer-friendly enhancement (you'll notice NO QUOTATION MARKS around the word enhancement!!!)
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Last edited by beaubo; Mar 9, 2005 at 1:57 pm
Mar 9, 2005, 1:43 pm
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Mar 9, 2005, 2:46 pm
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"Woohoo," indeed!
As usual, FTers had a heads-up on this before the announcement. ^
See this existing thread.
As usual, FTers had a heads-up on this before the announcement. ^
See this existing thread.
Mar 9, 2005, 3:56 pm
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Good deal! 
Mar 9, 2005, 3:56 pm
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this is wonderful. i already booked the westin melbourne for december 2005.
thank you spg. thank you william.
thank you spg. thank you william.
Mar 9, 2005, 4:00 pm
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Originally Posted by fly co to see the yanks
this is wonderful. i already booked the westin melbourne for december 2005.
thank you spg. thank you william.
thank you spg. thank you william.
Wasn't my idea, but I'm glad they chose to do it this way. FWIW, the first one every year is still going to be a mess with category changes and all.
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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Preferred Services
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Mar 9, 2005, 5:29 pm
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I apologize if this question has already been answered, or if it may sound stupid, but can one earn Starpoints on Cash & Points stays with the cash portion?
Mar 9, 2005, 5:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
I apologize if this question has already been answered, or if it may sound stupid, but can one earn Starpoints on Cash & Points stays with the cash portion?
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
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Starwood Preferred Services
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Mar 9, 2005, 6:14 pm
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YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm booked at the Diplomat in June ^ 
Mar 9, 2005, 7:09 pm
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Just a word of caution (found out the hard way). The same hotel may participate in only one of the quarters - it's their choice to opt in/out each quarter so you may have to check a bit before you find a date.
Mar 9, 2005, 8:08 pm
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yes, but only for a limited number of Starwood properties. Do not get too excited about this deal, although it is good if you can find a property you really want to stay at. I could not.
Mar 9, 2005, 9:19 pm
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Originally Posted by ldsant
Just a word of caution (found out the hard way). The same hotel may participate in only one of the quarters - it's their choice to opt in/out each quarter so you may have to check a bit before you find a date.
They are participating for Jan-March 05.
Mar 9, 2005, 9:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Wasn't my idea
Mar 10, 2005, 9:43 am
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
I apologize if this question has already been answered, or if it may sound stupid, but can one earn Starpoints on Cash & Points stays with the cash portion?
, I will follow it up with a question that seems rather silly, and I am sure oft-asked....Would a platinum member receive the 500 point welcome amenity (or any of the other choices -- as though anyone chooses them!)? I know (well, have been pleasantly surprised to know) that I receive them on award bookings, so I wonder if this would be the same thing?
Thanks,
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Mar 10, 2005, 9:50 am
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Originally Posted by stevekoe
Would a platinum member receive the 500 point welcome amenity (or any of the other choices -- as though anyone chooses them!)? I know (well, have been pleasantly surprised to know) that I receive them on award bookings, so I wonder if this would be the same thing?