There was some confusion surrounding the Gold and Diamond benefits at these hotels because of a page on Hilton’s website that was incorrect (read more here). Hilton has now amended it with the correct Gold and Diamond benefits.

You can access Hilton’s Maldives benefits page here.

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Maldives Hilton Honors Gold & Diamond Benefits:

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island benefits:

• Daily full buffet breakfast, or a la carte breakfast

• One bottle of wine* upon arrival

• Chocolate and fruit basket upon arrival

• Daily Happy Hour* at selected outlet for you and sharing guest in same villa from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi benefits:

• Complimentary breakfast

• In-villa VIP welcome amenities

• Complimentary late check-out (subject to availability)

• Complimentary selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Peacock Alley

• 50% special offer on selected refreshments at Peacock Alley from 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton benefits:

• Complimentary room upgrade to the next category up to Beach Villa (subject to availability)

• One bottle of sparkling wine, dried fruits, and Thai rice crackers as the arrival amenities

• Late check-out upon request (subject to availability)

• Complimentary breakfast throughout the stay

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa benefits:

• Breakfast in our all-day dining restaurant, Habitat

• In-villa VIP welcome bottle of wine and fruit basket

• Complimentary daily afternoon indulgence with a fine selection of beverages crafted by our sommelier from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at SIP

Hilton Honors DIAMOND MEMBERS:

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island benefits:

• Daily full buffet breakfast, or a la carte breakfast

• One bottle of sparkling wine* upon arrival

• Chocolate and fruit basket upon arrival

• Daily Happy Hour* at selected outlet for you and sharing guest in same villa from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi benefits:

• Complimentary breakfast

• In-villa VIP welcome amenities

• Complimentary late check-out (subject to availability)

• Complimentary mixology and sommelier selection of crafted beverages from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Peacock Alley

• 50% special offer on selected refreshments at Peacock Alley from 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm

• With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy a complimentary additional 30-minute back and shoulder massage at Waldorf Astoria Spa

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton benefits:

• Complimentary room upgrade to the next category up to Beach Villa (subject to availability)

• Complimentary drinks from the All-Inclusive Beverage Menu at Miss Olive Oyl Pool Bar from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• One bottle of sparkling wine, dried fruits, and Thai rice crackers as the arrival amenities

• Late check-out upon request (subject to availability)

• Complimentary breakfast throughout the stay

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa benefits:

• Breakfast in our all-day dining restaurant, Habitat

• In-villa VIP welcome bottle of wine and fruit basket

• With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy an additional 30-minutes at Amingiri Spa

• Complimentary daily afternoon indulgence with a fine selection of beverages crafted by our sommelier from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at SIP

Conclusion

It is crucial that Hilton has the correct information on its website, and I am glad they fixed the omissions after we contacted them.

These hotels are unique compared to their usual land-based counterparts, and I have been to three of them.

There will be a sticker shock when it comes to the Food and Beverage prices on your first trip to the Maldives. This is because you are a captive guest at the property, and you absolutely cannot bring alcohol to the country (confiscated at the airport, and you can get them back when leaving), and everything is priced as such.

Remember that it pays to take advantage of a hotel loyalty program bonuses and promotional offers. You can supercharge your point earnings.

1. World of Hyatt Global Promotion + Europe/Middle East/Africa Bonus

World of Hyatt has two bonus opportunities that you can combine for stays in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

World of Hyatt members can earn up to 45,000 bonus points for stays March 20 – May 26, 2023.

Hyatt Bonus Journeys Up To 45,000 Bonus Points March 20 – May 26, 2023

World of Hyatt members earn up to 10,000 bonus points for stays in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through May 31, 2023.

World Of Hyatt Europe, Middle East & Africa Up To 10,000 Bonus Points Through May 31, 2023

2. Global Hotel Alliance Discovery Up To 150 Bonus Discovery Dollars

GHA Discovery members can earn up to D$150 for stays through September 30, 2023, if booked by May 31.

GHA Discovery Up To 150 Bonus Discovery Dollars April 1 – September 30, 2023 (Book By May 31)

3. Hilton Honors 2,000 Or 4,000 Bonus Points Per Stay

Hilton’s Summer 2023 bonus points promotion is called Points Unlimited and is valid through September 5, 2023.

Hilton Honors Points Unlimited Promotion For Stays May 1 – September 5, 2023

4. Choice Privileges 8,000 Points For Every Two Stays

Choice Privileges members can earn 8,000 points for every two stays through June 30, 2023.

Choice Privileges 8,000 Points For Every Two Stays Through June 30, 2023

5. Best Western Rewards Offers

Best Western Rewards has several ongoing promotions depending on where your stays are taking place.

Best Western Rewards members can earn Travel Cards for stays in North America between May 22 – September 4, 2023.

Best Western Rewards $50 Travel Card For Every Two Stays May 22 – September 4, 2023

Lufthansa Miles&More members earn quadruple miles for Best Western stays in Central Europe through July 31, 2023.

Best Western Rewards Lufthansa Quadruple Miles&More Miles May 1 – July 31, 2023

Best Western Rewards members can earn triple points for stays through May 30, 2023.

Best Western France Triple Points April 2 – May 30, 2023

Best Western Rewards members can earn 1,000 bonus points for each stay in Central Europe through June 15, 2023.

Best Western Rewards Central Europe 1,000 Bonus Points Per Stay April 10 – June 15, 2023

Conclusion

IHG and Marriott don’t currently have global promotions beyond buying points at a discount or bonus, but at least IHG should have something coming online next month; but not sure about Bonvoy, as they might take the summer off when it comes to promotional opportunities.

Remember to maximize your stays for comfort and bonus points opportunities.

Members can usually buy up to 80,000 points per calendar year, but the limit is now tripled to 240,000 points before the 100% bonus for a total of 480,000 points.

You can access Hilton’s web page for buying points here.

READ MORE: Hilton Honors Rate & Bonus Points And Miles Promotions

Price Of 480,000 Points With 100% bonus:

The cost of a point is the usual 0.5 US cents each.

Remember to use Award Calendar:

How to use Hilton’s flexible dates award calendar to pull up availability for the entire year?

Hilton Honors Award Calendar With Maximum Points

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos PedegralExample:

The paid rates at this Waldorf Astoria hotel in Mexico are rather expensive when you factor in the taxes and service fees.

But five nights at this hotel cost exactly 480,000 points ($2,400) when you factor in the fifth night free for elite members,
Conclusion

I like sales that allow you to buy a significant enough number of points you can redeem for five nights at most of the Hilton’s sought-after and expensive resorts.

Honors awards include all fees and taxes, including resorts and destination charges, often an additional 20-30% on top of the initial rate displayed. All elite members get the fifth night free when redeeming points.

The best use of Hilton Honors points is when and where the paid rates are through the roof, such as the Maldives or French Polynesia properties. I am currently holding on to six 5-night reservations for Maldives and French Polynesia that have tied up all my 3M HH points. I will likely buy some more during this sale.

Here are the terms and conditions of this promotion:

Points purchased do not count towards elite tier qualification. Points.com and Hilton Honors reserve the right to terminate bonus promotions at any time. All purchases must be made through the Purchase page on HiltonHonors.com. The 100% Points bonus campaign is available for purchases of 5,000 or more Points made between March 28, 2023 12:00 am ET and May 9, 2023 at 11:59pm ET. *For the duration of this promotion, members may purchase a maximum of 240,000 Points per calendar year. All purchases are non-refundable. Offer is subject to change. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Points will be posted to the recipient’s Hilton Honors account within 48 hours of the completed transaction. All Hilton Honors Terms and Conditions apply. Hilton Honors^TM membership, earning and redemption of Points are subject to Honors Terms and Conditions, available at HiltonHonors.com/Terms.

Price includes all applicable fees. GST/HST will be charged to Canadian residents. QST will be charged to Quebec residents. Points purchased are final and not refundable and are applicable towards all Honors Terms and Conditions. Email address is required and will only be used for transaction and marketing communications related to this purchase. Purchased points do not count towards Honors status upgrades. Point values represented above are rounded and subject to change based on seasonality/availability.

A reader forwarded us a Hilton page highlighting Gold and Diamond benefits at these four hotels that had been going online over the past week. Unfortunately, the page implies that Gold and Diamond members are not eligible for complimentary breakfast at SAii Lagoon Maldives (Curio Collection) and Waldorf Astoria.

You can access Hilton’s page for Maldives Gold and Diamond benefits here.

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Here’s What The Page States:

Due to the very special nature of the accommodations at our properties in the Maldives, only some resort(s) are able to offer upgraded accommodations. However, we are delighted to offer elite Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond Members alternate benefits:

Hilton Honors GOLD MEMBERS:

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island benefits:

• Daily full buffet breakfast in selected outlet for cardholder + 1 guest

• One bottle of wine* upon arrival

• Chocolate and fruit amenities upon arrival

• Daily Happy Hour* at selected outlet for you and sharing guest in same villa from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi benefits:

• In-villa VIP welcome bottle of wine and fruit basket

• Complimentary selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Peacock Alley

• 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton benefits:

• Complimentary room upgrade to the next category up to Beach Villa (subject to availability)

• One bottle of sparkling wine, dried fruits, and Thai rice crackers as the arrival amenities

• Late check-out upon request (subject to availability)

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa benefits:

• Breakfast in our all-day dining restaurant, Habitat

• In-villa VIP welcome bottle of wine and fruit basket

• Complimentary daily afternoon indulgence with a fine selection of beverages crafted by our sommelier from 15:00 to 16:00 at SIP

Hilton Honors DIAMOND MEMBERS:

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island benefits:

• Daily full buffet breakfast in selected outlet for cardholder + 1 guest

• One bottle of sparkling wine* upon arrival

• Chocolate and fruit amenities upon arrival

• Daily Happy Hour* at selected outlet for you and sharing guest in same villa from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi benefits:

• In-villa VIP welcome bottle of wine and fruit basket

• With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy a complimentary additional 30-minute back and shoulder massage at Waldorf Astoria Spa

• Complimentary selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Peacock Alley

• 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton benefits:

• Complimentary room upgrade to the next category up to Beach Villa (subject to availability)

• Complimentary drinks from the All-Inclusive Beverage Menu at Miss Olive Oyl Pool Bar from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• One bottle of sparkling wine, dried fruits, and Thai rice crackers as the arrival amenities

• Late check-out upon request (subject to availability)

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa benefits:

• Breakfast in our all-day dining restaurant, Habitat

• In-villa VIP welcome bottle of wine and fruit basket

• With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy an additional 30 minutes at Amingiri Spa

• Complimentary daily afternoon indulgence with a fine selection of beverages crafted by our sommelier from 15:00 to 16:00 at SIP

We were in touch with a Hilton spokesperson who told us the following:

All hotels in the Maldives, including those mentioned below, offer complimentary breakfast to Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members. We are making some updates to the site to avoid any potential confusion going forward.

Conclusion

I knew that the breakfast omission by these two hotels was either a mistake or an oversight, and this page was not new (you can always check the history).

But I think it is good to highlight the unique circumstances at these hotels regarding upgrades, happy hour/afternoon tea, and VIP amenities.

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You can access Hilton Honors here.

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And the winner is:

Haroun M. from South Africa!

Important Hilton posts:

Hilton’s summer promotion just started today, which allows Honors members to earn 2,000 bonus points per stay or 4,000 at resorts.

Hilton Honors Points Unlimited Promotion For Stays May 1 – September 5, 2023

Hilton Honors members can buy points with a bonus and an increased limit through May 9, 2023.

Hilton Honors Buy Points 100% Bonus + Increased Limit Through May 9, 2023

Hilton has extended its Status Match & Fast Track program for 2023, and the status is valid through February 2025.

Hilton Gold Trial Match & Diamond Fast Track 2023 Update (Status Valid Through March 2025)

Conclusion

Thanks to all who participated in our first giveaway of 2023!

Remember to forward us promotional offers by email that you receive from both hotels and airlines. Of course, you can send questions and comments too.

You can access Hilton here.

READ MORE: Hilton Honors Bonus Points And Miles Promotions

Hilton’s Summer 2023 bonus points promotion is called Points Unlimited and is valid through September 5, 2023.

Hilton Honors Points Unlimited Promotion For Stays May 1 – September 5, 2023

Hilton Honors members can purchase points with up to a 100% bonus and tripled limit through May 9, 2023.

Hilton Honors Buy Points 100% Bonus + Increased Limit Through May 9, 2023

Hilton continues Honors members F&B discount in Asia-Pacific.

Hilton Honors Food & Beverage Discount In Asia-Pacific Through June 30/December 31, 2023

Hilton offers Meeting Planners triple points through December 31, 2023, for meetings and events booked by June 30.

Hilton Honors Meeting Planner Triple Points Through December 31, 2023

Hilton Rate Promotions:

Hilton hotels in Mexico and Hawaii offer 20% to 40% off rates for those that book early.

Hilton Mexico & Hawaii 20% To 40% Off Early Booking Offer

Hilton has a 25% off rate plan for airline employees.

Hilton 25% Off Airline Staff Rate Plan

Hilton offers 25% to 50% off rates to Travel Agents and Advisors.

Hilton Travel Agent & Advisor 25% To 50% Off Rate Plan For Personal Use

Hilton’s luxury brands offer a fourth-night free rate plan.

Hilton’s Fourth Night Free Rate Plan For Stays At Waldorf Astoria, LXR & Conrad Hotels

You can easily book Day Rooms on Hilton’s website,

Booking Day Rooms With Hilton

Hilton has made it easier for corporate travelers to book negotiated business and leisure rates.

Hilton Negotiated Rates For Business & Leisure Travel

Hilton’s luxury brands Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, and LXR offer daily F&B credits of $150/£100/€150.

Hilton Conrad, Waldorf Astoria & LXR Daily F&B Credit Offers

Hilton offers government, public sector, and non-profit employees a 25% discount on Leisure Stays in Europe.

Hilton Government, Public Sector & Non-Profit Employee Leisure Rate For Europe

Hilton has a fantastic GO rate plan for employees and another one for Friends & Family members.

Hilton Go Employee And Friends & Family Rate Plans

Go Hilton Employee And Friends & Family Rate Plan Changes For 2022

Go Hilton Employee And Friends & Family Rate Plan Additional Changes For 2022

Hilton Go Team Member Rate Spouse/Partner Benefit Has Gone Live

Here are some valuable posts:

Hilton has updated its Honors Gold & Diamond match and fast-track offer for 2023. The status from a completed challenge is valid through March 31, 2025.

Hilton Gold Trial Match & Diamond Fast Track 2023 Update (Status Valid Through March 2025)

Hilton continues to offer Honors Gold fast track to select members.

Hilton Honors Gold Fast Track Four Nights Within 90 Days (Status Valid Through Early 2025)

Hilton Diamond status extension emails have gone out.

Hilton Honors Diamond Extension Invitations Have Gone Out For 2023

Hilton has made some Honors policy changes for 2023.

Hilton Honors 2023 Policy Changes

Hilton Diamond status extension returns in 2023.

Hilton Honors Diamond Status Extension Returns In 2023

Has Hilton changed how upgrades are sold through online check-in?

Has Hilton Changed How Upgrades Are Sold (No Gold & Diamond Upgrades)?

Is a late checkout Hilton Honors elite benefit?

Does Hilton Honors Offer Late Check Out Benefit For Elite Members?

How to use Hilton Be My Guest certificate?

Reader Question: Where & How To Use Hilton Be My Guest Certificate?

Hilton Honors Diamond members are eligible for a 48-hour guarantee.

Hilton Diamond 48-Hour Guarantee: Case Emerald House Lisbon

Hilton allows members to rebook non-refundable and prepaid stays in North America for a fee.

Hilton Advance Purchase Rate Modification With A $25/$50 Fee

Conclusion

Hilton’s latest global promotion, Points Unlimited, begins today and runs through September 5, 2023. Honors members earn 2,000 bonus points for each stay and 4,000  if it turns out to be at a resort.

Some Honors members can buy points at a 100% bonus and tripled limit (up to 480,000 points with a bonus) through early May.

Readers can enter our giveaway here until 11:59 PM ET on Sunday (April 30, 2023). We will announce the winner on Monday.

You can access the giveaway here.

Hilton Honors Points Unlimited Promotion For Stays May 1 – September 5, 2023

Hilton Honors members can buy points with a bonus and an increased limit through May 9, 2023.

Hilton Honors Buy Points 100% Bonus + Increased Limit Through May 9, 2023

Hilton has extended its Status Match & Fast Track program for 2023, and the status is valid through February 2025.

Hilton Gold Trial Match & Diamond Fast Track 2023 Update (Status Valid Through March 2025)

Conclusion

Hilton’s current promo runs out at the end of the month, but they just announced a new one that begins on May 1. You can also buy an increased number of points with a bonus that can help you to save significantly on expensive stays.

This is our first giveaway of 2023, and we wish good luck to all participants!

This new brand, Hilton’s 20^th or so, will cater to those staying, on average, 20 to 30 days, and should be very profitable for the developers due to cheap construction and few employees required.

You can access Hilton here.

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Possible Brand Names:

I went through Hilton’s recent trademark filings, and quite a few were filed recently. Based on the earnings call, the closest one would probably be the Livsmart Suites.

It is clear that Hilton is working on a “suite” brand based on the trademarks in the process; Dwelling Suites, Suitely, Dvelve Suites, Adapt Suites, Belong Suites, H3 Suites, Suite Start, and Pixel by Hilton, Gleam by Hilton, and Twilo by Hilton.

Relevant Parts of the Earnings Call:

We’re getting ready to launch another brand sort of at the — in the extended-stay space at the lower end, mid-scale, very low end of mid-scale, below home to that we have — we’ve been working with our ownership community and customers on that while it will be a newbuild product, it will be a very efficient build cost.

So again, the things — my history of this living through The Great Recession, all that is your lower cost to build products that have — that are very high margin because people make the most money doing it and they’re the lowest risk and they’re the easiest financed. Those are the ones that get going the fastest. And so again, we didn’t develop this brand that we’re getting ready to launch, hopefully, in the next 30 or 60 days because of this. We launched because customers want it, owners want to build it. But again, it won’t have any effect this year but starting probably the latter part of ’24, more likely ’25 as people look at a brand that can deliver just astronomical margins on a very efficient per unit build cost, we think it will build a lot of excitement.

And:

And so the fundamentals we think are just great. The way I think about the product that we’re developing, and I’m getting ahead of myself, but it’s coming really soon. I mean, down we have — we’ve built it. We’ve done 99% of the work. It’s almost a hybrid. It’s like an apartment efficiency meets hotel. And I’d say it’s almost like 60-40. It’s more apartment efficiency. There’s so many workforce housing needs that are just unmet with this kind of product for somebody who needs to be somewhere 30, 60, 90, 120 days.

So you’re talking about average length of stay of probably 20 to 30 days on average versus most of the core extended-stay brands are like 5 to 10 maybe, somewhere in that range, if you look at the industry. So it’s a different demand base, different types of locations, which is why we love it because we’re not serving it, meaning it’s not competitive with what we’re doing with Home2 and certainly not competitive with Homewood because it’s serving a totally different need, mostly in totally different markets. And as I said, we — I didn’t intend to go this far, sorry.

But this is hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of hotels over time. This is not like we’re going to do 50 or 100 of these. I mean, you’ll wake up over time in 10 years, and will — it will be like Home2. We’ll have 4, 5, 6. We’ll have a lot of these because we think the need is there now and growing.

And our system delivers. The system delivers the highest market share in the business. So if you’re an owner thinking about I’m going to build a similar product somewhere else, I mean, you’re going to look at the system strength. And ultimately, I think, historically, people vote with their feet. They vote with a product that they think will work better from a customer point of view, ultimately, higher margins and drive higher share.

Home2 Suites Is a Very High Margin:

Home2 has been off the hooks in demand throughout all of COVID and otherwise because people make — such customers love it, it’s very high margin. We think customers are going to love this. It’s something different. It’s at a lower price point. But the margins are much even higher than that. And so again, it will take time to gestate that, but we think that is a mega brand opportunity for us that as we think about more likely ’25, ’26, even in an environment that’s been more challenging — is more challenging from a financing point of view, as the financing markets come back and they always do, it’s those products that really get done fastest. And so we feel good about being around 5 and headed back to 6 to 7 over the next couple of years, and it will be a combo platter of all of those things that you said and that I just spoke to.

Conclusion

The Hilton Honors benefits at this soon-to-be-launched extended stay brand are likely minimal and point earnings at or lower than at the Home2 Suites, which was referred to several times during the earnings call.

Hilton expects to have hundreds of these lower-end midscale extended stay hotels in a few years, as it is easier to sell to developers who can get these financed from local and regional banks.

You have to keep in mind that we all love to stay at full-service and luxury hotels, but the bread and butter business for most of these chains is really the select service and lower-end properties; when you look at the number of hotels under various brands (45 Conrad hotels versus 2,863 Hampton Inns).

Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, or opinions by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll try to cover them here several times a week.

You can access Hilton here.

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Reader’s Message:

Hi, I am a AMEX Asipre card holder, and I have made a reservation using Hilton Night Certificate via Hilton Honors Twitter in March 2023.

What I asked to book is Garden Inn, Albany, West Australia. But the customer service Book the Garden Inn, Albany in US for me …

I only found that when I trying to checkin the hotel in West Australia, and they told me that there are no such booking. And unfortunately, the hotel was full booking that night, and I have to find another hotel that night.

Although the twitter cs able to cancel the wrong reservation for me, but they refuse to extend the expiration of the night certificate (originally expire on 3rd Jul 2023) for 3 months to half year. The cs only offer to extend the expiration for 2 weeks according to the TnC.

Because I wont have another trip before Octpber 2023,it’s really difficult for me to use the night certificate, and it’s not my fault not using the night certificate before the expiration date, would you please advice am I eligible for any compensation for the fault the Hilton Twitters cs have done ?

Thank you so much for your help.

We often hear cases where someone ends up in the wrong Sydney (Canada instead of Australia) or Oakland versus Auckland. However, this is the first time I have encountered someone who booked the wrong Albany (Australia versus the US).

Although it was not the reader’s fault that the Hilton booked them at the wrong Hilton Garden Inn, we are all responsible for checking reservation confirmations.

I have sometimes thought to have booked something but have failed the press the last confirm button (I just did this last week). I only figure it out when the reservation confirmation email doesn’t arrive.

Conclusion.

Folks – always check the confirmation emails you receive from the hotels and airlines, especially if you have not booked online.

More than once, I have come across agents with absolutely no idea about the geography. I am sure that most of Hilton’s Twitter customer support agents book Hilton Garden Inns, Albany, for stays in the US and not Western Australia.

Perhaps the reader could squeeze in another trip or staycation over the northern summer months to not let the certificate go to waste.

Now, Hilton Honors Meeting Planner program members can earn triple points for meetings and events held through December 31, 2023, if booked by June 30.

You can access this offer on Hilton’s website here.

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Earn triple points on meetings and events

Receive 3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on events booked by June 30, 2023 and held by December 31, 2023. More Points mean more event credits for future events! To book this offer please contact a participating hotel, your Hilton Worldwide Sale Representative, or call 1-800-321-3232.

Meeting Planners usually earn 1 point per USD, which is capped at up to $100,000 per event/meeting.

Conclusion

Hilton has launched this offer to get Meeting Planners to firm their plans and make the bookings by June 30 for meetings and events through the end of 2023.

Here are the terms and conditions of this offer:

PROMOTION SPECIFIC Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability at participating hotels in the Hilton Honors Event Planner program. To qualify a meeting or event, planners must book ten (10) or more guest rooms on Peak for the same night(s) between January 1 and June 30, 2023. The meeting or event must be completed by December 31, 2023. Existing meeting reservations are not eligible. All bookings are subject to the hotel’s standard terms and conditions. A contract must be signed with the hotel to govern the terms of the meeting and Event Planner Points to be awarded. Blackout dates may apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts. A maximum of 300,000 Hilton Honors Points may be earned per booking, in accordance with the maximum spend of the Event Planner program.

HILTON HONORS EVENT PLANNER PROGRAM STANDARD Terms & Conditions: Event Planner Bonus Points must be awarded for meeting room and guest room charges; eligibility of all other charges is at the sole discretion of the hotel. In the case where room rental/room hire is included as part of a per person meeting package, awarding Points on a portion of the package is at the discretion of the hotel. For full Terms and Conditions, please visit HiltonHonors.com/Terms.

You can get this information by calling Hilton Honors customer service or by dropping them an email, but some members may find it in their emails.

You can access Hilton Honors here.

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Reader’s Monthly Account Statement:

A reader forwarded me an email they had received from Hilton that was the monthly statement with the current 2023 status progress, but it also included some interesting information at the bottom.

It shows that the reader was 49 nights short of Lifetime Diamond status on March 31, 2023.

Hilton Lifetime Diamond Status 2023 Piece:

Hilton Lifetime Diamond Requirements & Progress In 2023 (Where’s The Counter?)

Conclusion

It would be about time for Hilton to get this information up on its website.

How difficult can it really be to show how many years of Diamond status an account holder has had and the total number of consumed nights?

I am glad that Hilton is including this information at the bottom of some of its emails, but I have yet to receive one from Hilton even when I am somewhere between 10 to 20 nights of hitting the magic 1,000 nights mark.

Readers can enter our giveaway here by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday (April 30, 2023). We will announce the winner on the following Monday.

You can access the giveaway here.

Hilton Honors Points Unlimited Promotion For Stays May 1 – September 5, 2023

Hilton Honors members can buy points with a bonus and an increased limit through May 9, 2023.

Hilton Honors Buy Points 100% Bonus + Increased Limit Through May 9, 2023

Hilton has extended its Status Match & Fast Track program for 2023, and the status is valid through February 2025.

Hilton Gold Trial Match & Diamond Fast Track 2023 Update (Status Valid Through March 2025)

Conclusion

Hilton’s current promo runs out at the end of the month, but they just announced a new one that begins on May 1. You can also buy an increased number of points with a bonus that can help you to save significantly on expensive stays.

This is our first giveaway of 2023, and we wish good luck to all participants!

Honors members earn 4,000 bonus points for each resort stay and 2,000 bonus points for each other stay. You must register for this offer.

You can register for this offer on Hilton’s website here.

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Note that you also earn these bonus points for reward stays.

Honors members can buy points with a 100% bonus and increased limit through May 9, 2023:

Hilton Honors Buy Points 100% Bonus + Increased Limit Through May 9, 2023

Hilton’s Participating Resorts:

Conclusion

This is a good offer for short and inexpensive stays but doesn’t significantly reward those that stay multiple nights and spend a considerable amount of money that would have benefited from the usual double/triple points offer.

Terms and conditions of this offer:

Offer valid for stays completed May 1 – September 5, 2023 (“promotion period”) at any hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio. Hilton Honors™ members must first register at HiltonHonors.com/PointsUnlimited prior to completing a stay within the Promotion period.

Registered Hilton Honors members checking in before May 1, 2023, will receive Bonus Points for their stay if the stay is completed on or after May 1, 2023, and prior to or on September 5, 2023.

Registered Hilton Honors members will earn 2,000 Bonus Points per stay during the promotion period or 4,000 Bonus Points for a stay at a Resorts property. The full list of eligible Resorts can be found here.

There is no limit to the total amount of Bonus Points that may be earned during the promotion period with this offer. However, there are restrictions on the number of Base Points that can be earned on a single stay at certain brands.

For examples and further details, please see the FAQ page.

This offer may be altered or terminated without notice. Bonus Points do not count toward elite tier qualification. Please allow six to eight weeks from the completion of your stay for Bonus Points to appear in your account. A ‘stay’ is defined as the total number of consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, whether or not a guest checks out and checks back in again. Offer is not valid for groups and cannot be combined with other select offers. In-Room Internet Access, Fitness Center/Health Club Access and Bottled Water benefits may not be complimentary at properties with a resort charge. Space-available upgrades only available at select brands. Elite status benefits are subject to availability and vary by brand. For more information, please visit HiltonHonors.com.

Frequently asked questions by Hilton:

What is the promotion?

Registered Hilton Honors members will earn 2,000 Bonus Points for stays during the promotion period.  Members will earn 4,000 Bonus Points for stays at a resort or All-Inclusive property.

What is the promotion period for the “Points Unlimited” Hilton Honors promotion?

May 1, 2023, through September 5, 2023 (‘promotion period’)

How will the Bonus Points be awarded?

For every stay within the promotion period, a member will earn 2,000 Bonus Points. For every stay at an eligible resort or All-Inclusive property within the Hilton portfolio, a member will earn 4,000 Bonus Points.

Example A: An Honors member stays 2 nights at $100 a night and earns 2,000 Base Points and 2,000 Bonus Points for a total of 4,000 Points.

·10 Points per USD x $100 x 2 Nights = 2,000 Base Points

· This member completed a stay at a non-resort property, earning 2,000 Bonus Points per stay.

Example B: An Honors member stays 2 nights at $100 a night and earns 2,000 Base Points and 4,000 Bonus Points for a total of 6,000 Points.

·10 Points per USD x $100 x 2 Nights = 2,000 Base Points

· This member completed a stay at a resort property, earning 4,000 Bonus Points per stay.

*These examples do not include Elite Tier Point Bonuses or Hilton Honors Credit Card holder Bonus Points. More information on tiers and the accrual of Points are in the Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions.

Which properties are considered a Resort or All-Inclusive?

A full list of eligible properties can be found here:

What is an eligible stay?

A stay is defined as the total number of consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, whether or not a guest checks out and checks back in again. For additional details, visit the Hilton Honors Terms & Conditions.

Are all rates included in this promotion?

No. A list of ineligible rates can be found under the Hilton Honors Terms and Conditions: Accrual of Points number 3.

Do I have to register for this promotion?

Yes. Hilton Honors members must register for the promotion at HiltonHonors.com/PointsUnlimited

I am not a Hilton Honors member; can I participate in this promotion?

Only members can participate. You can join the Hilton Honors program for free, register for the promotion and immediately be eligible to participate. Simply visit HiltonHonors.com/PointsUnlimited follow the steps to join Hilton Honors and register for the promotion simultaneously.

If I already have a reservation, is it eligible for the promotion?

Yes, as long as the member is registered for the promotion prior to check-out of the stay and the reservation is for an eligible stay. Regardless of when a reservation was booked, any registered guests with nights within the Promotion period will receive the promotion bonus.

If I check-in before May 1, 2023, or check-out after September 5, 2023, do I still earn credit for that stay?

Registered members checking in before May 1, 2023, will receive credit for their stay if the stay is completed on or after May 1, 2023, and prior to or on September 5, 2023.  If you start a stay in the middle of the promotion period and check-out after September 5, 2023, you will not receive the bonus.

Will I receive Bonus Points with the “Points Unlimited” promotion for any stays within the promotion period that I completed PRIOR to registering for the promotion?

No. Only members registered prior to check-out will receive Bonus Points with the “Points Unlimited” promotion for nights within the promotion period.

When will the Bonus Points post to my Hilton Honors account?

Please allow 6-8 weeks from the completion of your stay for the Bonus Points to appear in your Hilton Honors account.

Will I earn Bonus Points for Reward Stays with the “Points Unlimited” promotion?

Yes, the Bonus Points per stay can be earned regardless of paid or reward stay.

Can I register for other promotions if I register for this promotion?

Yes, unless stated otherwise in the Terms and Conditions of other select promotions, a member can register for multiple promotions.

Whom may I contact if I have more questions?

If you have more questions about the “Points Unlimited” promotion, please feel free to contact us at 800-548-8690. Outside the United States and Canada, please dial + 800 44 45 86 67.

The HiltonGetaways.com is powered by Expedia (essentially a white-label solution), but you don’t see this OTA mentioned anywhere else than the site’s T&Cs.

You can access HiltonGetaways.com here.

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What got me worried about this product was the following part on the Hilton’s T&Cs:

A “stay” is defined as the total number of consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, whether or not a guest checks out and checks back in again.

Specifically excluded from the definition of “stay” are the following types of ineligible stays: wholesale/tour operator packages; contracted crew rates; travel agency discount rates; packages exclusively for casino player card holders; unauthorized Members staying on Go Hilton Team Member or Family & Friends Travel Rates; stays secured utilizing Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Hilton Club timeshare programs, HiltonGetaways.com bookings; Hilton Grand Vacations marketing packages with a sales presentation requirement; complimentary or barter rooms; NET Group rates; Series Group or IT Group rates; contracted Entertainment or Encore rates; third party websites bookings (irrespective of rate paid); and “opaque” channel bookings where the brand may or may not be known at the time of purchase.

The Hilton T&Cs explicitly state that HiltonGetaways.com bookings wouldn’t constitute a valid stay that is important for all Honors members because eligible stay allows you to earn points, qualifying nights, receive elite benefits and possible upgrades.

We have confirmed with Hilton that HiltonGetaways bookings are eligible for elite night credit and on-property benefits, such as lounge access, breakfast, and upgrades. So, the T&Cs on Hilton’s website are incorrect.

Hilton Honors members earn 3,000 points for each package purchased, but to my understanding, no other points are earned for the hotel portion.

Eligible stay/night should, however, yield any promotion bonus from Honors promotions that are not based on the spend but on the number of nights/stays, like when you earn bonus points for award stays.

Search For Barcelona:

Essentially an Expedia search is only returning Hilton-affiliated hotels.

You can choose the preferred room type.

And between various flights by several airlines.

The form later prompts for your Hilton Honors number to “collect your rewards.”

Conclusion

Hotels, airlines, and car rental companies offer discounted rates, not publicly available, for travel sector companies, often for OTAs and travel agents, that can use them to sell packages that allow consumers to buy them at a discount.

I have not played around on this pilot website to see if they offer special fares for hotels and airlines.

It is interesting to see how hotels handle the elite member treatment of reservations coming through from Expedia, as they are usually excluded.

I have not yet seen Hilton promoting this product and what approach they take. However, Marriott has already offered packages for a while through a partnership with the same company – Expedia.