(Voting Completed: Motion Passed) Choice Privileges Forum
Jan 24, 2008, 9:29 am
#31
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: HYX
Programs: ~IHG(p)/BW~Nat'l.Exec~ ~NW(SE)~ ~Cessna~ NASM.do-07 ~AAAF.do-05/06/07/08/09
Posts: 1,529
Count me in.
Heck, I'd even support MORE categories for other chains if it'd filter out the noise & clutter from programs that *I* use.
That said, I have to chuckle at who-and-why of those NO!-NO-N
! posts:
- from the member with, in two years, 15 posts in ALL hotel forums: - Axe to grind?
- and .. ummm.. size DOES matter ? With over 5,000 hotels open and under development..
\ One post - One vote. Unless we're on the Chicago model.
\\ you're invited to search my Choice posts.
\\\ too much 'passion' will get you on a sex-offender list.
/.
Heck, I'd even support MORE categories for other chains if it'd filter out the noise & clutter from programs that *I* use.
That said, I have to chuckle at who-and-why of those NO!-NO-N
! posts: - from the member with, in two years, 15 posts in ALL hotel forums: - Axe to grind?
Starwood Preferred Guest . Over 850 hotels, 95 countries
Marriott Rewards . . . . . . . Over 2,300 hotels, 60 countries
Hilton HHonors . . . . . . . . .Over 2,500 hotels, 60 countries
Hyatt Gold Passport . . . . . Over 200 hotels, 40 countries
Priority Club Rewards . . . . Over 3,400 hotels, 90 countries
(Data sourced from: www.starwoodhotels.com/ ... /program_comparison.html )
Marriott Rewards . . . . . . . Over 2,300 hotels, 60 countries
Hilton HHonors . . . . . . . . .Over 2,500 hotels, 60 countries
Hyatt Gold Passport . . . . . Over 200 hotels, 40 countries
Priority Club Rewards . . . . Over 3,400 hotels, 90 countries
(Data sourced from: www.starwoodhotels.com/ ... /program_comparison.html )
\\ you're invited to search my Choice posts.
\\\ too much 'passion' will get you on a sex-offender list.
/.
Jan 24, 2008, 1:11 pm
#32
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,721
I don't think there is enough activity to warrant its' own forum. In the last 45 days there are only 2 pages of threads in the entire Other Hotels forum. Splitting out Choice would mean you would have two forums with only one page of threads each in over a month. In addition, if you seperate Choice then people will have to search in two places to find info.
Agreed.
But more importantly I don't think Choice deserves the recognition for its mediocre program.
I just paid $200/nt rack rate to stay at a Choice property in Australia. Guess what? No points for any properties outside North America (except Ireland).
That is the definition of a mediocre program as there is no reward for loyalty. Choice has also shown poor judgment through its actions viz the Amtrak/Choice/WN transfer fiasco.
In light of the foregoing it should be no surprise that FTers have little interest in posting about Choice.
So count me as one vote against.
Jan 24, 2008, 10:03 pm
#33
Suspended
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Seattle
Programs: Ephesians 4:31-32
Posts: 10,690
Actually, it would appear that the vast majority of FlyerTalkers who have spoken up, as well as a good chunk of Freddie Award voters, really like this progam. That is how they won their award. 
Do I anticipate that I will use the program? No.
Do I think that folks who want the programs deserve it? Yes
I really am just not egomaniacal enough to think that what I want, or what I would use, or think other people would use, has any bearing at all on the validity of a forum for FlyerTalk.
If a group of folks want it, and it makes sense, that is good enough for me. ^
Do I anticipate that I will use the program? No.
Do I think that folks who want the programs deserve it? Yes
I really am just not egomaniacal enough to think that what I want, or what I would use, or think other people would use, has any bearing at all on the validity of a forum for FlyerTalk.
If a group of folks want it, and it makes sense, that is good enough for me. ^
Jan 25, 2008, 3:32 am
#34
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
Actually, one of the ways in which a Choice forum could be important is in providing an information sharing place about the good and the bad of individual Choice properties. For example, I'm traveling to X city--of the 10 Choice properties in the area, are any okay?
As for the program's geographic availability, Choice has announced that earning and membership will be extended to additional countries (likely starting with Europe) this year.
Jan 25, 2008, 6:04 am
#35
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
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Posts: 21,624
Jan 25, 2008, 9:10 am
#36
Original Member, Ambassador: External Miles and Points Resources
Join Date: May 1998
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Here's what I just posted on the private TB forum:
I think I am going to vote for it on the basis of the size, maturity and anticipated growth of the program beyond the US and Ireland. And I was favorably impressed with the quick response and attention to my own Choice post so I think the interest and knowledge truly is there.
Plus I think any program that is worthy of a Freddie is worthy of a forum. @:-)
BTW the TB members have less than four days left to decide how to vote. If you have any arguments for or against to influence how other TB members vote, now is the time to make them!
I think I am going to vote for it on the basis of the size, maturity and anticipated growth of the program beyond the US and Ireland. And I was favorably impressed with the quick response and attention to my own Choice post so I think the interest and knowledge truly is there.
Plus I think any program that is worthy of a Freddie is worthy of a forum. @:-)
BTW the TB members have less than four days left to decide how to vote. If you have any arguments for or against to influence how other TB members vote, now is the time to make them!
Last edited by kokonutz; Jan 25, 2008 at 9:26 am
Jan 25, 2008, 9:24 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,132
I participate in Choice Privileges Program and vote YES ^
Jan 25, 2008, 12:33 pm
#38
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
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Jan 25, 2008, 3:58 pm
#39
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 251
Although I am not a big fan of choice hotels, I think it is both practical and more efficient to create a forum devoted to it. So, it gets my vote. ^
Jan 26, 2008, 8:19 am
#40
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: UA GS, *G, Bonvoy Titanium, HH Diamond, Platinum on Blockbuster and GameStop, several libraries
Posts: 700
I vote in favor of its own forum.
I accidentally ended up with 125K choice points after the WN transfer scheme, since I had not had a stay with them in the recent past (and transfers out of the program was restricted on that basis). This is when I discovered what great value the points can be. One night's stay in norway is 16,000 points, yet paying for the room (in local currency) would cost $300! now, that's a good deal! Add to it, that the hotel itself is rather boutiqy.
Now I'd be interested to have a place where Icould go back and learn abotu promo's etc.
I accidentally ended up with 125K choice points after the WN transfer scheme, since I had not had a stay with them in the recent past (and transfers out of the program was restricted on that basis). This is when I discovered what great value the points can be. One night's stay in norway is 16,000 points, yet paying for the room (in local currency) would cost $300! now, that's a good deal! Add to it, that the hotel itself is rather boutiqy.
Now I'd be interested to have a place where Icould go back and learn abotu promo's etc.
Jan 26, 2008, 2:46 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: Amtrak, AA, USA, DL, UA, MW, SWA, MW, AirTran, Priority Club, Marriott, Hilton, Chc Prvlgs, BW
Posts: 101
I vote yay.
After all, Choice has better locations where I travel (Florida) than Trip Rewards, judging by TripAdvisor.com.
There are new Choice Suites locations in Fort Pierce and Fort Myers. I don't see any new Days Inn or Wyndham locations in Fla., let alone any Wyndhams in south and western Fla.
BW locations are kind of ratty in Fla., so I don't stay there anymore, though there are some newer places.
Choice as many have said offers better promotions and doesn't use an ancient stay tracking system.
I plan to participate in a new Choice forum.
After all, Choice has better locations where I travel (Florida) than Trip Rewards, judging by TripAdvisor.com.
There are new Choice Suites locations in Fort Pierce and Fort Myers. I don't see any new Days Inn or Wyndham locations in Fla., let alone any Wyndhams in south and western Fla.
BW locations are kind of ratty in Fla., so I don't stay there anymore, though there are some newer places.
Choice as many have said offers better promotions and doesn't use an ancient stay tracking system.
I plan to participate in a new Choice forum.
Jan 26, 2008, 9:15 pm
#42
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fairfax, VA
Programs: MP Premier Exec, HH Silver, SPG, MR, CP-D, AGR S+
Posts: 22
I agree, I think the Freddie is a big factor.
Plus, I believe this program has potential and is evolving, the larger older programs don't have much room to innovate, but these guys do, so let's try to help influence that evolution.
I vote yes
Plus, I believe this program has potential and is evolving, the larger older programs don't have much room to innovate, but these guys do, so let's try to help influence that evolution.
I vote yes
Jan 27, 2008, 2:36 pm
#43
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Rockville, MD
Programs: Southwest Rapid Rewards, AAdvantage, Marriott Rewards Gold, Hilton HHonors Silver
Posts: 61
I would vote yes for a forum.
Unlike most of the other brands, there is a greater variance between properties which may deserve some comment. In addition, Choice provides frequent promotions and a wide variety of opportunities to transfer points to other frequent flyer programs (the Southwest Rapid Rewards transfer has been widely discussed and is fairly robust.) In addition, the CP credit card has no fee and may be an attractive alternative to other fee-based airline cards. All in all, there should be a fair amount of material to comment on.
Unlike most of the other brands, there is a greater variance between properties which may deserve some comment. In addition, Choice provides frequent promotions and a wide variety of opportunities to transfer points to other frequent flyer programs (the Southwest Rapid Rewards transfer has been widely discussed and is fairly robust.) In addition, the CP credit card has no fee and may be an attractive alternative to other fee-based airline cards. All in all, there should be a fair amount of material to comment on.
Jan 29, 2008, 3:59 pm
#44
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 8
Vote: Yes
If points are what you chase there is no better program on the market and you can use them in many different ways. (Preferred Hotels, Choice Hotels, Airlines, Gift Cards, Train, and now even golf amongst others.)
If points are what you chase there is no better program on the market and you can use them in many different ways. (Preferred Hotels, Choice Hotels, Airlines, Gift Cards, Train, and now even golf amongst others.)
Jan 29, 2008, 4:15 pm
#45
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Motion Passed!
On 29 January 2008, the TalkBoard passed 6-3, the following:
Moved by kokonutz and seconded by Punki:
that a Choice Privileges forum be created under Hotel Programs.
Voting for: Cholula, Jenbel, kokonutz, lucky9876coins, Punki, techgirl
Voting against: bhatnasx, gleff, Spiff
Moved by kokonutz and seconded by Punki:
that a Choice Privileges forum be created under Hotel Programs.
Voting for: Cholula, Jenbel, kokonutz, lucky9876coins, Punki, techgirl
Voting against: bhatnasx, gleff, Spiff