A Big Announcement Coming From SPG on September 2nd
Aug 28, 2008, 12:20 pm
#1
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
A Big Announcement Coming From SPG on September 2nd
On Tuesday morning, September 2nd, Starwood Preferred Guest is going to launch a major new initiative. Because we recognize that Flyertalkers constitute a unique subset of members in the program, we are inviting you to attend a webinar to walk you through this new initiative and answer as many questions as time allows. There will be 2 separate webinars, one call at 8AM US Eastern time that should be convenient for some of our members outside of the U. S. and another at 12 Noon US Eastern time.
We think that you will be as excited about the new initiative as we are. That being said, the information on connecting to the webinar follows.
For the 8AM conference call:
Participant Conference Details
Conference Title:
Starwood Hotel
Moderator Name:
Janet Deylius
Company Name:
FFS
This conference is scheduled for (times are Eastern Time):
8:00 AM Tuesday, September 2, 2008 for a duration of 30 minutes (7:00 AM Central, 6:00 AM Mountain, 5:00 AM Pacific)
Participant Access - Dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time using the number / passcode below...
Toll free:
1-800-214-0745
Toll:
1-719-457-0700
Participant Passcode:
702286
To Join the live Web conference, click here:
1. https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcc/j...tend&pw=702286
Or, use the following link: http://www406b.rtcppe.com/cc/premiere_tp
2. On the "Enter Meeting" page that appears, supply this information:
Your Name:
Enter Your Name
Meeting ID:
D2426G
Meeting Key:
702286
3. Access audio by dialing into the teleconference described above.
Please test your browser for compatibility at the following URL Prior to the event date: http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcsale...tend&pw=XHGS8K
To maximize your connection, please be sure to do the following prior to connecting to the live Web Conference:
· Clear your temporary internet files/cache
· Disable your pop-up blockers, spyware, or anti-virus software during the session
· Close all other programs
For additional VisionCast Web Technical Support, please call 1-888-334-0282 or 1-719-457-2792.
For the 12 Noon conference call:
Participant Conference Details
Conference Title:
Starwood Hotel
Moderator Name:
Janet Deylius
Company Name:
FFS
This conference is scheduled for (times are Eastern Time):
12:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2008 for a duration of 30 minutes (11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM Mountain, 9:00 AM Pacific)
Participant Access - Dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time using the number / passcode below...
Toll free:
1-800-214-0694
Toll:
1-719-955-1425
Participant Passcode:
734208
To Join the live Web conference, click here:
1. https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcc/j...tend&pw=734208
Or, use the following link: http://www406b.rtcppe.com/cc/premiere_tp
2. On the "Enter Meeting" page that appears, supply this information:
Your Name:
Enter Your Name
Meeting ID:
TPR7K2
Meeting Key:
734208
3. Access audio by dialing into the teleconference described above.
Please test your browser for compatibility at the following URL Prior to the event date: http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcsale...tend&pw=XHGS8K
To maximize your connection, please be sure to do the following prior to connecting to the live Web Conference:
· Clear your temporary internet files/cache
· Disable your pop-up blockers, spyware, or anti-virus software during the session
· Close all other programs
For additional VisionCast Web Technical Support, please call 1-888-334-0282 or 1-719-457-2792.
Regrettably, this is all I can tell you about this at this point in time; however, I will be available on Flyertalk after the call to field any additional questions you may have.
Best regards,
William
We think that you will be as excited about the new initiative as we are. That being said, the information on connecting to the webinar follows.
For the 8AM conference call:
Participant Conference Details
Conference Title:
Starwood Hotel
Moderator Name:
Janet Deylius
Company Name:
FFS
This conference is scheduled for (times are Eastern Time):
8:00 AM Tuesday, September 2, 2008 for a duration of 30 minutes (7:00 AM Central, 6:00 AM Mountain, 5:00 AM Pacific)
Participant Access - Dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time using the number / passcode below...
Toll free:
1-800-214-0745
Toll:
1-719-457-0700
Participant Passcode:
702286
To Join the live Web conference, click here:
1. https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcc/j...tend&pw=702286
Or, use the following link: http://www406b.rtcppe.com/cc/premiere_tp
2. On the "Enter Meeting" page that appears, supply this information:
Your Name:
Enter Your Name
Meeting ID:
D2426G
Meeting Key:
702286
3. Access audio by dialing into the teleconference described above.
Please test your browser for compatibility at the following URL Prior to the event date: http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcsale...tend&pw=XHGS8K
To maximize your connection, please be sure to do the following prior to connecting to the live Web Conference:
· Clear your temporary internet files/cache
· Disable your pop-up blockers, spyware, or anti-virus software during the session
· Close all other programs
For additional VisionCast Web Technical Support, please call 1-888-334-0282 or 1-719-457-2792.
For the 12 Noon conference call:
Participant Conference Details
Conference Title:
Starwood Hotel
Moderator Name:
Janet Deylius
Company Name:
FFS
This conference is scheduled for (times are Eastern Time):
12:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2008 for a duration of 30 minutes (11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM Mountain, 9:00 AM Pacific)
Participant Access - Dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time using the number / passcode below...
Toll free:
1-800-214-0694
Toll:
1-719-955-1425
Participant Passcode:
734208
To Join the live Web conference, click here:
1. https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcc/j...tend&pw=734208
Or, use the following link: http://www406b.rtcppe.com/cc/premiere_tp
2. On the "Enter Meeting" page that appears, supply this information:
Your Name:
Enter Your Name
Meeting ID:
TPR7K2
Meeting Key:
734208
3. Access audio by dialing into the teleconference described above.
Please test your browser for compatibility at the following URL Prior to the event date: http://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vcsale...tend&pw=XHGS8K
To maximize your connection, please be sure to do the following prior to connecting to the live Web Conference:
· Clear your temporary internet files/cache
· Disable your pop-up blockers, spyware, or anti-virus software during the session
· Close all other programs
For additional VisionCast Web Technical Support, please call 1-888-334-0282 or 1-719-457-2792.
Regrettably, this is all I can tell you about this at this point in time; however, I will be available on Flyertalk after the call to field any additional questions you may have.
Best regards,
William
Last edited by Starwood Lurker; Aug 28, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Aug 28, 2008, 12:22 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Marylebone
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Posts: 1,873
Cool!
Aug 28, 2008, 12:24 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
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Ooo, mysterious....
Aug 28, 2008, 12:35 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Boston, MA,
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, Delta PM, *wood Ambassador Plat, Marriott Self-Imposed Exile
Posts: 679
FUN! and very progressive of you!
Aug 28, 2008, 1:45 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: LAS
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott Lifetime Plat, Southwest A-List Preferred
Posts: 2,846
love it, thanks william
Aug 28, 2008, 1:49 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Programs: Bonvoy - LIFETIME!!! Titanium ; AA - Platinum 2 Million Miler;
Posts: 491
William,
You are unbelievable. Thanks again for everything you do for us!
Mike
You are unbelievable. Thanks again for everything you do for us!
Mike
Aug 28, 2008, 1:51 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Platinum, DL Platinum, UA Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 605
William, thanks for the heads up, my only concern is that SPG will announce some "enhancements" to the program.
LA
LA
Aug 28, 2008, 2:03 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Dana Point CA
Posts: 109
will be in Vancouver, Canada - is there a toll free number to use from there? - thanks for the heads-up....
Aug 28, 2008, 2:05 pm
#9
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
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Posts: 12,943
Love the idea of recognizing Flyertalkers this way ^^^ for SPG.
Aug 28, 2008, 2:16 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: From: PWM
Programs: United GS, Fairmont Platinum,SPG LTPlat, Hilton Diamond, MarriottGold..like the rest of the world
Posts: 4,401
This sets Starwood apart from its competition and I, for one, appreciate it. Not sure if I can make the calls, but it's great to have a chance to hear it first.
Nicely done.
Nicely done.
Aug 28, 2008, 2:24 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
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Posts: 23,822
I'm not supposed to say this, but...
Platinums will now have the opportunity to confirm upgrades in advance.
Oh wait, it's not April 1st
I'm VERY curious as to what this big news is.
Platinums will now have the opportunity to confirm upgrades in advance.
Oh wait, it's not April 1st I'm VERY curious as to what this big news is.
Aug 28, 2008, 2:40 pm
#12
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: stl
Programs: AA LT Plat/8.1mm now with 1350 miles left in my account and proud of it.. SPG LT Titanium.
Posts: 3,079
regardless, thanks willilam and spg for thinking of us in this innovative way.
Aug 28, 2008, 3:12 pm
#13
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: From: PWM
Programs: United GS, Fairmont Platinum,SPG LTPlat, Hilton Diamond, MarriottGold..like the rest of the world
Posts: 4,401
Aug 28, 2008, 3:22 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Platinum, DL Platinum, UA Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 605
i am a devoted spg fan but my thought was that "major new initiative" is hotel talk for an airline style "enhancement". i would hope they wouldn't go to this much trouble if they thought this would be viewed as a negative as opposed to a positive.
regardless, thanks willilam and spg for thinking of us in this innovative way.
regardless, thanks willilam and spg for thinking of us in this innovative way.
With SPG and William, I will give them the benefit of the doubt.
LA
Aug 28, 2008, 3:46 pm
#15
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: West Texas, Chicago, Dallas
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Posts: 397
I would assume Starwood is going to post this new initiative on their website or hopefully someone here will post the details on Flyertalk? I unfortunately have to work and can't participate which is a bummer!