Upcoming New Resorts

[holdaer]

Not that I disagree about the Crane should be a regular HGVC but maybe it will be a bHC just to give booking advantage to the bHC owners and being able to use that as a selling point.

Per the attached article, the Barbados resort will be branded Hilton Grand Vacations at the Crane. It appears it won't be a bHC resort.

https://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/20...unces-its-first-caribbean-resort-in-barbados/

 

[GregT]

Hokulani has its own special booking rules and the Crane may follow that model. We will see.

Best,

Greg

 

[dayooper]

Hokulani has its own special booking rules and the Crane may follow that model. We will see.

Best,

Greg

This may be a possibility. Hopefully not, but I can see them doing that.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Need to add Ocean Tower to the list. (OP: it would be nice if you could compile the list so far. )

 

[flexonguy]

Update...

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific...on-grand-vacations-to-build-new-tower-in.html

 

[holdaer]

Updated list of announced upcoming and 'rumored' resorts not listed on the HGVC destinations website:

1. Saint Philip, Barbados: HGVC @ The Crane
2. New York, New York: The Quin by Hilton Club
3. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: HGVC @ Los Cabos
4. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago by Hilton Club or Chicago by HGVC
5. Turtle Bay, HI: HGVC @ Turtle Bay "rumored"
6. Ambergris Caye, Belize: Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club @ HGVC "rumored"
7. San Francisco, CA: "rumored"
8. China: "rumored"

Interesting list so far. Any others from those attending an 'owners update'?

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Thanks @holdaer. Updated list and comments in Bold

Officially Announced

1. Saint Philip, Barbados: HGVC @ The Crane
2. New York, New York: The Quin by Hilton Club
3. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: HGVC @ Los Cabos
4. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago by Hilton Club or Chicago by HGVC (has this been officially announced?)
5. Ocean Tower, BI
6. Waikiki, bHC
7. Okinawa, Japan
8. Charleston, SC, bHC​

Rumored

1. Turtle Bay, HI: HGVC @ Turtle Bay "rumored"
2. Ambergris Caye, Belize: Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club @ HGVC "rumored"
3. San Francisco, CA: "rumored"
4. China: "rumored"

Very excited about these new resorts! Any others to add?

 

[holdaer]

Yes, Chicago has been officially announced. HGVC purchased the top 6 floors of the Double Tree on the Magnificent Mile.

https://therealdeal.com/chicago/201...-top-of-mag-mile-hotel-for-timeshare-project/

Thank you for reorganizing the list, it's much easier to read and visualize the announced vs rumored resorts.

 

[1Kflyerguy]

Thanks @holdaer.

Very excited about these new resorts! Any others to add?

I agree great to see all these new resorts being added!

 

[rog2867]

HI, whats the difference between the hilton club and HGVC or BHC? Long time starwood owner but just bought into HGVC as they are expanding rapidly as seen by this post and starwood is stuck in the mud.

 

[magmue]

whats the difference between the hilton club and HGVC or BHC?

Short answer: It's complicated.
There is a Sticky post in the upper section of this forum that includes an overview of booking variations
https://www.tugbbs.com/forums/index...y-hilton-club-booking-window-overview.274977/

 

[dayooper]

HI, whats the difference between the hilton club and HGVC or BHC? Long time starwood owner but just bought into HGVC as they are expanding rapidly as seen by this post and starwood is stuck in the mud.

There are several differences between “regular” HGVC and by Hilton Club (bHC). The properties are supposedly different in that regular HGVC is more resort/vacation condo like while bHC is more hotel like. Here is an overview:

• bHC has less restriction on non home week length of stay (one night) than regular HGVC (three night). bHC also has a home resort booking advantage (where owners of that property can book at your home resort any length of stay any season) of 9 months to 1.5 months. Regular HGVC has no such booking rules. Once the home season reservation window is up (at 9 months) any HGVC owners (including bHC) can book at that resort.

• bHC seems to be more in the middle of urban areas while HGVC is more traditional vacation spots. With properties in NYC, DC, Charleston and potential in Chicago (not convinced this won’t be bHC) and San Francisco, they are in the middle of theater and night life districts. Even the new Waikiki resort is more downtown Honolulu than beach. With the exception of the Vegas properties, regular HGVC seem to be more beach/ski/family vacation type places. Even the Japan bHC (a hot spring spa) is a place most wouldn’t stay a week at.

• Right now, bHC has a higher buy in price point and MF’s than most of regular HGVC (some of the Hawaii resorts have very high buy in points).

With their shorter stay limits and locations in the middle of the urban nightlife, shopping, food and such, the bHC seems, at least to me, to be used more for hotel like stays. Go NYC for shows often? bHC is the way to go. Regular HGVC would be a better place for a weeks worth of family vacations.

If I am wrong on this, please set me straight!

 

[dayooper]

Thanks @holdaer. Updated list and comments in Bold



Rumored

1. Turtle Bay, HI: HGVC @ Turtle Bay "rumored"
2. Ambergris Caye, Belize: Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club @ HGVC "rumored"
3. San Francisco, CA: "rumored"
4. China: "rumored"

Very excited about these new resorts! Any others to add?

There was a report from an owners update that had Boston as a potential bHC property as well. And yes, I am excited too!

 

[buzglyd]

There are several differences between “regular” HGVC and by Hilton Club (bHC). The properties are supposedly different in that regular HGVC is more resort/vacation condo like while bHC is more hotel like. Here is an overview:

• bHC has less restriction on non home week length of stay (one night) than regular HGVC (three night). bHC also has a home resort booking advantage (where owners of that property can book at your home resort any length of stay any season) of 9 months to 1.5 months. Regular HGVC has no such booking rules. Once the home season reservation window is up (at 9 months) any HGVC owners (including bHC) can book at that resort.

• bHC seems to be more in the middle of urban areas while HGVC is more traditional vacation spots. With properties in NYC, DC, Charleston and potential in Chicago (not convinced this won’t be bHC) and San Francisco, they are in the middle of theater and night life districts. Even the new Waikiki resort is more downtown Honolulu than beach. With the exception of the Vegas properties, regular HGVC seem to be more beach/ski/family vacation type places. Even the Japan bHC (a hot spring spa) is a place most wouldn’t stay a week at.

• Right now, bHC has a higher buy in price point and MF’s than most of regular HGVC (some of the Hawaii resorts have very high buy in points).

With their shorter stay limits and locations in the middle of the urban nightlife, shopping, food and such, the bHC seems, at least to me, to be used more for hotel like stays. Go NYC for shows often? bHC is the way to go. Regular HGVC would be a better place for a weeks worth of family vacations.

If I am wrong on this, please set me straight!

No you nailed it. However, Chicago will be regular HGV which will be awesome.

 

[dayooper]

No you nailed it. However, Chicago will be regular HGV which will be awesome.

Is Chicago a regular HGVC for sure? I thought there were conflicting reports and Chicago seems to fit the mold of a bHC property. Being from Michigan, yes it would be awesome.

 

[Nomad420]

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: HGVC @ Los Cabos I had not heard of this and having recently been to the Fiesta Americana in Cabo and enjoyed the experience I am curious about where they are building it. I was at the local Hilton Hotel as well and there was never any mention of them building a HGVC down there. But obviously Fiesta was trying to sell you their units.

 

[holdaer]

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: HGVC @ Los Cabos I had not heard of this and having recently been to the Fiesta Americana in Cabo and enjoyed the experience I am curious about where they are building it. I was at the local Hilton Hotel as well and there was never any mention of them building a HGVC down there. But obviously Fiesta was trying to sell you their units.

Here is the link to the article that announces the new destination for HGVC members. Looks like HGVC is purchasing existing rooms within the Hilton Hotel and converting them into timeshare units.

I think this Hilton resort is half way between San Jose and FA Los Cabos. Were you at this Hilton?

https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...ton-Grand-Vacations-Invests-41-Million-Hilton

 

[Nomad420]

Here is the link to the article that announces the new destination for HGVC members. Looks like HGVC is purchasing existing rooms within the Hilton Hotel and converting them into timeshare units.

I think this Hilton resort is half way between San Jose and FA Los Cabos. Were you at this Hilton?

https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...ton-Grand-Vacations-Invests-41-Million-Hilton

Yes exactly, for a wedding. Interesting that Hilton Hotel made no mention of it to me nor did I see where they might be location the rooms. BTW, it is a nice Hotel.

 

[dayooper]

Just as an FYI: The Crane in Barbados is now on the app. No point requirement yet, though.

 

[terces]

Could someone give a hewbie a bit of information on how the byHGV differs from HGVC. We have just purchased 2 resale units at the Boulevard for a total of 14,000 points and have yet to use them, so still trying to understand all the wrinkles. I do get that some resorts are affiliated with HGVC and others are owned outright by HGVC. Does byHGV simply mean an affiliate. Are the units in an affiliate somewhat less available to HGVC members?
Thanks in advance for any insight you can give us.
Ron & Linda

sorry - this has been answered above. I think I can get what I need just by reading this thread more carefully

 

[GT75]

Does byHGV simply mean an affiliate.

No, basically bHC is HGV urban properties, Read the response to post 37 - here

Also look at this Sticky reviewing posts 2 & 3 - here

 

[Blues]

Is Chicago a regular HGVC for sure? I thought there were conflicting reports and Chicago seems to fit the mold of a bHC property.

HGV Is Bound For Chicago and the Caribbean

The article implies that it's an HGVC and not bHC, but it doesn't come right out and say it.

Renovation of existing property in 4th quarter 2018. Sales to start in 2nd quarter 2019. No indication of when it would be available for booking. Or of the point schedule.

 

[dayooper]

HGV Is Bound For Chicago and the Caribbean

The article implies that it's an HGVC and not bHC, but it doesn't come right out and say it.

Renovation of existing property in 4th quarter 2018. Sales to start in 2nd quarter 2019. No indication of when it would be available for booking. Or of the point schedule.

That would be great! I’m cautiously optimistic.

 

[Arimaas]

HGV Is Bound For Chicago and the Caribbean

The article implies that it's an HGVC and not bHC, but it doesn't come right out and say it.

Renovation of existing property in 4th quarter 2018. Sales to start in 2nd quarter 2019. No indication of when it would be available for booking. Or of the point schedule.

I too interrupted the article as meaning both are going to be a HGVC property by the language used. But who knows.

 

[GT75]

I too interrupted the article as meaning both are going to be a HGVC property by the language used. But who knows.

I don’t because HGV is the name of the parent company of both HGVC and bHC.