Design Your Own 2008 SPG Card (merged threads)
Jan 29, 2008, 12:59 am
#61
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: MKE
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Plat, IHG-Plat
Posts: 86
I also feel this was a good idea, not a big deal but definitely nice to get something pleasant in the mail from SPG instead of thinking more about category changes, whether the 50epr promo (last offered in Dec. 06) will again be provided and if category creep will essentially make the award worthless, etc.
I will definitely show the new card to some friends, especially if I am lucky enough to plan a trip to the location I selected! Of course I will also tell them about Starwood and my generally positive experiences with the program and I am sure some others will do the same, so the card should be good positive PR for the program. Especially since the card highlights some of the more beautiful Starwood resorts (not sure if the Chicago 4P would provide as much positive PR).
Now if the people who thought of this could only start providing their ideas to other issues such as the category changes and 50epr, maybe the next announcements would be more pleasant than expected for members while making good business sense and providing more positive PR for Starwood.
I will definitely show the new card to some friends, especially if I am lucky enough to plan a trip to the location I selected! Of course I will also tell them about Starwood and my generally positive experiences with the program and I am sure some others will do the same, so the card should be good positive PR for the program. Especially since the card highlights some of the more beautiful Starwood resorts (not sure if the Chicago 4P would provide as much positive PR).
Now if the people who thought of this could only start providing their ideas to other issues such as the category changes and 50epr, maybe the next announcements would be more pleasant than expected for members while making good business sense and providing more positive PR for Starwood.
Jan 29, 2008, 1:52 am
#62
Moderator: GLBT travelers, India-based Airlines and India; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Great idea SPG. ^ I did think the choices were rather US-centric though. Would have liked some more European options.
Chose the Bora Bora myself, although the W Maldives was a close second.
Chose the Bora Bora myself, although the W Maldives was a close second.
Jan 29, 2008, 3:26 am
#63
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: London, UK
Programs: AA 2MM - PLT, BA GGL, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,221
Jan 29, 2008, 4:58 am
#64
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,752
Assuming you can remember your SPG membership # - or do as I do and write it down along with all of your other frequent flyer/guest #'s in your pocket calendar - I can think of absolutely no reason why anyone would ever need to carry this card. It would be just one more card making my wallet unnecessarily fatter.
Jan 29, 2008, 5:49 am
#65
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Having the card (wallet candy) can be helpful in the rare situations that the desk agent has no clue about things like platinum amenity, also at Planet Hollywood its useful checking in if you booked direct as they don't know your status until they have your SPG # which their site doesn't allow you to enter at booking.
Having the card (wallet candy) can be helpful in the rare situations that the desk agent has no clue about things like platinum amenity, also at Planet Hollywood its useful checking in if you booked direct as they don't know your status until they have your SPG # which their site doesn't allow you to enter at booking.
Jan 29, 2008, 7:17 am
#66
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Programs: AA EXP, UA *S, Hyatt DIA, *W/IC Plat, HH Gold, A3 *G, Sixt Plat
Posts: 1,218
Jan 29, 2008, 7:27 am
#67
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: IC Royal Ambassador, SPG Platinum, HH Gold, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum
Posts: 767
I just stumbled upon the page that let's you plug in your spg number to see
if you are eligible.
Apparently-- this is valid for VIPs, Plats and Golds if you qualified in 2008.
https://www.spgpromos.com/choosecard...d=0707QR7Z0FRX
if you are eligible.
Apparently-- this is valid for VIPs, Plats and Golds if you qualified in 2008.
https://www.spgpromos.com/choosecard...d=0707QR7Z0FRX
Unfortunately, having put in my number, it said they would select a nice picture for me
How nice of them to spare me the considerable personal effort otherwise involved
Jan 29, 2008, 7:36 am
#68
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: YUL
Programs: Bonvoy lifetime platinum elite
Posts: 47
I just stumbled upon the page that let's you plug in your spg number to see
if you are eligible.
Apparently-- this is valid for VIPs, Plats and Golds if you qualified in 2008.
https://www.spgpromos.com/choosecard...d=0707QR7Z0FRX
if you are eligible.
Apparently-- this is valid for VIPs, Plats and Golds if you qualified in 2008.
https://www.spgpromos.com/choosecard...d=0707QR7Z0FRX
Thanks again
Jan 29, 2008, 7:59 am
#69
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 752
i didnt receive the email, went to the webpage and was told that i wasnt eligible!! what gives?
Jan 29, 2008, 8:41 am
#70
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: AUS
Programs: SPG Plat, CO Gold, AA Plat, Marriott Silver, HH Gold, Citigroup Chairman
Posts: 331
Character limit
Am I the only one whose name was truncated? My first name is 8 letters and my last name is 11. They had 8 + 10 and omitted the last character of my last name on the displayed card. I guess they're calling me a plat lite
Jan 29, 2008, 9:38 am
#71
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: europe
Programs: EX²-*wood platinum, EX-hyatt diamond, sixt platinum, hilton silver, leaders club, esselunga verde...
Posts: 2,048
I am missing a letter, too
Jan 29, 2008, 9:43 am
#72
Company Representative - Starwood
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Jan 29, 2008, 12:48 pm
#73
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Yippee ! Chose the Bora Bora LeMeridien !
...and my first name has been cut off too. It normally has 11 characters and the card temporary card only has 10 characters...I hope this is just a glitch with this "print your temporary card" thing. My current card manages to get my name right.
I would imagine people will get quite mad if their name is suddenly wrong on the card ! Food for thought...
...and my first name has been cut off too. It normally has 11 characters and the card temporary card only has 10 characters...I hope this is just a glitch with this "print your temporary card" thing. My current card manages to get my name right.
I would imagine people will get quite mad if their name is suddenly wrong on the card ! Food for thought...
Last edited by Rambuster; Jan 29, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Jan 29, 2008, 1:07 pm
#74
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: manhattan beach, ca , usa
Programs: UA 1P; SPG Plat;
Posts: 981
Jan 29, 2008, 1:24 pm
#75
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott LTG, HHonors Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 3,581
Nice promotion, though. I didn't dislike any of the photos, so I'm sure I'll like whatever it is I get.