Access to Abound is up!

[CPNY]

It seems that access to Abound via Vistana website is now up and running. It also seems my post 8/9 is listed as “not enrolled” that’s a bummer. If this isn’t the official roll out, it surely is a step in the right direction.

Unfortunately I have no eligible weeks in 2023 to convert to test it (I’ve already made reservations using SO). Someone else may be in a better position to test it out.

 

[timsi]

It seems that access to Abound via Vistana website is now up and running. It also seems my post 8/9 is listed as “not enrolled” that’s a bummer. If this isn’t the official roll out, it surely is a step in the right direction.

Unfortunately I have no eligible weeks in 2023 to convert to test it (I’ve already made reservations using SO). Someone else may be in a better position to test it out.

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Borrowing from 2024 does not seem to be an option yet.

 

[zjhasan1976]

I am finding that it is really slow and times out when I use my desktop but faster on my phone.

 

[CPNY]

Two new areas added to use club points.

 

[mlaw8]

I haven't used any 2023 options, but don't see anywhere to select a year. Anyone else seeing the same?

 

[CPNY]

I haven't used any 2023 options, but don't see anywhere to select a year. Anyone else seeing the same?

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So it seems that it’s not fully functional yet. I can’t see any eligible ownerships on the Marriott site.

 

[travelhacker]

I can elect my 2024 weeks (I have home resort reservations for 2023).

I'm a little bit scared to do so because I'm not sure if I'll actually be able to use them for bookings.

If I cancel a 2023 home resort reservation can I elect those into Abound?

 

[mlaw8]

I haven't used any 2023 options, but don't see anywhere to select a year. Anyone else seeing the same?

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They are there now...

 

[travelhacker]

Anyone brave enough to elect and report back if they can search availability?

My understanding is that the availability you can see is limited to the points that you have.

 

[CPNY]

@travelhacker Apparently people on Facebook are reporting vistana inventory already in abound using club points…. Someone reported Christmas at Westin St John….. ummmm what happened to vistana owners electing for club points first?! It looks like the best weeks are showing up in abound and not VSN. It looks like y’all will owe @timsi the biggest apology ever if this is the case

 

[TravelTime]

I have a week reserved. Do I need to cancel the week in order to elect Club Points?

I see this when I go to the screen to elect club points:

Ineligible VOI

The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas North
Contract #, Week-04, 2 Bedroom Lockoff Villa, Oceanfront, Platinum+, 530605

Reason
You do not currently have any usage remaining to elect for Club Points. (Error Code: 08)

 

[zjhasan1976]

There is an area where you can calculate how many Abound points it will take for each resort/room size/season etc.

 

[TravelTime]

@travelhacker Apparently people on Facebook are reporting vistana inventory already in abound using club points…. Someone reported Christmas at Westin St John….. ummmm what happened to vistana owners electing for club points first?! It looks like the best weeks are showing up in abound and not VSN. It looks like y’all will owe @timsi the biggest apology ever if this is the case

Marriott owns a lot of good inventory so that will show up in Abound.

 

[CPNY]

Marriott owns a lot of good inventory so that will show up in Abound.

So they lied. Vistana owners do not have to convert for inventory to show up in abound. Best weeks going to abound instead of VSN was logical concern. It was a concern that Marriott people called vistana owners conspiracy theorists over. If this rings true it looks like some were correct

 

[CPNY]

I have a week reserved. Do I need to cancel the week in order to elect Club Points?

I see this when I go to the screen to elect club points:

Ineligible VOI

The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas North
Contract #, Week-04, 2 Bedroom Lockoff Villa, Oceanfront, Platinum+, 530605

Reason
You do not currently have any usage remaining to elect for Club Points. (Error Code: 08)

I believe so. I’m having the same issue. Nothing available for 2023 because the only full use of a vistana ownership I have is a post 8/9 resale.

 

[TravelTime]

So they lied. Vistana owners do not have to convert for inventory to show up in abound. Best weeks going to abound instead of VSN was logical concern. It was a concern that Marriott people called vistana owners conspiracy theorists over. If this rings true it looks like some were correct

I am not following what you are saying. I am assuming that Marriott is putting the inventory they directly own into Abound. I do not see this as a conspiracy or evil. I do not understand why this upsets you.

 

[teddyo333]

I am not following what you are saying. I am assuming that Marriott is putting the inventory they directly own into Abound. I do not see this as a conspiracy or evil. I do not understand why this upsets you.

I think individuals believed that Abound inventory was dependent on the number of Vistana owners that converted to points. It appears as though Abound will have inventory available even if there is no conversion by Vistana owners. It will be interesting to see what that inventory is compromised of.

 

[CPNY]

I am not following what you are saying. I am assuming that Marriott is putting the inventory they directly own into Abound. I do not see this as a conspiracy or evil. I do not understand why this upsets you.

It’s all about setting expectations…. Customer experience. Marriott seems to have zero interest in customer satisfaction that’s all

 

[teddyo333]

I also observed that ones elite status for MVC is now reflected in ones account summary. I guess Vistana elite levels are officially retired

 

[CPNY]

I also observed that ones elite status for MVC is now reflected in ones account summary. I guess Vistana elite levels are officially retired

I’m presidential and I’m it so sure how lol. I’m hoping that’s a glitch that doesn’t get resolved hah

 

[TravelTime]

I just called to elect Abound points. It is done and the points instantly appeared in my Marriott account. The rep said it would take 24-72 hours but it was immediate for me.

 

[timsi]

I am not following what you are saying. I am assuming that Marriott is putting the inventory they directly own into Abound. I do not see this as a conspiracy or evil. I do not understand why this upsets you.

You are completely missing the point. It does not matter if Marriott owns any inventory, it is just another owner like everyone else. How did they book these Christmas weeks that are currently not available to the Vistana resort owners? The VSN rules mention that during the Home Resort Reservation Period the owners the exclusive right to book without competition from non-owners. If this is true, it is clearly against the rules.

 

[cubigbird]

You are completely missing the point. It does not matter if Marriott owns any inventory, it is just another owner like everyone else. How did they book these Christmas weeks that are currently not available to the Vistana resort owners? The VSN rules mention that during the Home Resort Reservation Period the owners the exclusive right to book without competition from non-owners. If this is true, it is clearly against the rules.

So does this mean that VSN will see less inventory is true?

 

[HankW]

I have a week reserved. Do I need to cancel the week in order to elect Club Points?

I see this when I go to the screen to elect club points:

Ineligible VOI

The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas North
Contract #, Week-04, 2 Bedroom Lockoff Villa, Oceanfront, Platinum+, 530605

Reason
You do not currently have any usage remaining to elect for Club Points. (Error Code: 08)

In my case, as of today, 2024 points are correct, but I do not currently have the shown 2023 points since I got three reservations set for 2023; weird.

 

[CPNY]

In my case, as of today, 2024 points are correct, but I do not currently have the shown 2023 points since I got three reservations set for 2023; weird.

My account isn’t showing all of my eligible ownerships. I knew Marriott would screw that up!