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Amex Hilton Changes

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Just as important they also all were recognized at Hilton and posted at 14X for HH points.
Also worth noting that even HGVC locations that don't generate the Aspire credit W. 57th, for example, also register as Hilton for 14X.

Cheers.
 

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I did notice my most recent Aspire statement they now provide a link to a webpage showing exactly which hotels should trigger the resort credit, effective Aug 1st, 2024.


That should remove some of the confusion from the older link that just covered "Hilton Resorts" and be easier to lookup.

I did use my surpass card to pay for a HGV reservation fee, and that did trigger the credit within a few days.
is it just me or is Maui Bay Villas not on this list?
 

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Also worth noting that even HGVC locations that don't generate the Aspire credit W. 57th, for example, also register as Hilton for 14X.

Cheers.
Any Hilton should earn 14x. It's the resorts that qualify for Aspire credit that are limited.
 

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is it just me or is Maui Bay Villas not on this list?
Thats interesting, but I don't see MBV on that list either. Not sure of its an oversight or intentional omission.
 

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I can confirm that MBV charges did not trigger the Aspire credit. A stay at the Hilton Grand Naniloa in Hilo after my MBV stay did trigger the credit (and is on the list).
 

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that really surprises me but is good to know for our upcoming visit. i was going to do her aspire at maui and mine in november at Lagoon.

Will instead prepay MFs at Paradise in Dec and hope those still fly.
 

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that really surprises me
That resort isn't even finished yet, and when it is, it still has some downsides compared to what a typical Hilton resort experience provides. I'm not surprised Hilton (not HGVC) doesn't want to promote it as a resort on their website.
 

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So I verified the United Travel Bank credit for me on Aspire - do they use normal fiscal quarters, so the next one should be Oct 1st? It's kind of annoying to have to calendar it 4x a year lol.
 

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Yes. I put a repeating quarterly appt reminder in my calendar and I keep a spreadsheet. A PITA but better than not having the benefit.
 

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PSA Q3 ends in a week. Please remember to do the following:

ASPIRE Q3: $50 Flight credit
SURPASS Q3: $50 Hilton Credit (use for any Hilton Room or MF)

ASPIRE 2H Resort Credit: Plan for how you will spend your 2H $200 Resort Credit limited to rooms and room charges at specified resorts or MF.

Chase SAPPHIRE: Quarterly $15 Door Dash Food Credit (Quarterly rollover credit of $5 each month)
Monthly $10 x 2 DoorDash Grocery Credit (IMO this benefit sucks because you pay it in DD Fees and Delivery Tips unless you find a pickup grocery like 7/11)
 

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We will see if others, that aren't on the list, still work. I will be very surprised if that list is 100% accurate for credit
 

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I thought since last year Elara hasn't been able to trigger the credit because the way the MF charge is coded.
I received the credit for my Elara MF payment, though I do recall someone mentioning they did not receive the credit for Elara. So conflicting data points for you...

With the new list of eligible resorts published, it will be interesting to see if they added any new controls on the backend that might impact MF payments that are technically made to the HOA instead of a folio / front desk charge. I don't see any language about that, so hopefully everything continues to work as it has.
 

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The restricted official page lists these.


Hilton Grand Vacation Club:
Hilton Club The Beach Resort Sesoko
Hilton Grand Vac Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu
Hilton Grand Vac Club Valdoro Mountain Lodge Breckenridge
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Anderson Ocean Myrtle Beach
Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Elara Center Strip Las Vegas
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Flamingo Las Vegas
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu
Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club La Pacifica Los Cabos
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Las Palmeras Orlando
Hilton Grand Vacations Club MarBrisa Carlsbad
Hilton Grand Vacations Club McAlpin Ocean Plaza Miami
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean 22 Myrtle Beach
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Enclave Myrtle Beach
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Oak Resort Hilton Head
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Paradise Las Vegas
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Parc Soleil Orlando
Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld® Orlando
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Sunrise Lodge Park City
Hilton Grand Vacations Club The Crane Barbados
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Tuscany Village Orlando
Hilton Vacation Club Cancun Resort Las Vegas
Hilton Vacation Club Daytona Beach Regency
Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Links Resort
Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Villa Mirage
Hilton Vacation Club The Cove on Ormond Beach
 

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the $10,000 question. My continued Aspiring depends on it.

Currently i own at two resorts on the approved list, so as long MF payments work the card is no brainer for me. Most years we stay at one or locations on the list as well, so that's another way for us to use the credit.

I am already lifetime diamond from biz travel, so if the credits become too difficult the Aspire is less interesting.
 

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The Bay Club Waikoloa is not on the list. It wasn't when the list came out in Aug. But when I paid my SA I got the credit. So don't know if the list is best and final or a work in progress.
 

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Just paid my club dues at Elara, obviously it codes as HILTON LV52 COND HOA and the address on the map points to HGV FL, so lets see as Elara is on the resort credit eligible list!
 

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Just paid $200 test payment with aspire card for Trump tower on 10/13/24, will update on whether I receive the credit. Charge posted as "
HILTON TRUMP CNDO OA"

If the credit does not work, I will likely use the MF to meet a SUB on another credit card with more valuable points.
 

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Used my Hilton Surpass card to pay maintenance fees for "Poipu Point Mf Las Vegas Nv" on 10/2 and got my $50 rebate on 10/7. :)
 

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Just paid my club dues at Elara, obviously it codes as HILTON LV52 COND HOA and the address on the map points to HGV FL, so lets see as Elara is on the resort credit eligible list!
any update?
 
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