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TUG Member
Received this email from SVO today:
There’s no better way to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Starwood Vacation Network(SM) Elite program than by enhancing your membership benefits. Our goal is to consistently exceed your expectations, and this year is no exception.
After a thorough evaluation of the privileges associated with Starwood Vacation Network Elite membership and our ability to successfully satisfy member requests, we have added three new benefits and modified existing benefits. As a result, the Avis® Preferred Membership, Special Financing and Villa Upgrade benefits have been replaced. The Villa Upgrade benefit was replaced due to a 90-percent occupancy rate at our vacation ownership resorts that prevented us from fulfilling on this upgrade. However, we are confident that the following new benefits will enhance your vacation experiences even further.
New Extended Starpoints Conversion Period
Instead of the current extended Starwood Preferred Guest® Starpoints® Conversion Period of May 31, Starwood Vacation Network Elite Four- and Five-Star members will now have until October 1—an additional four months—to decide whether or not to convert your Use Weeks to Starpoints for use at more than 850 Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide. That gives you the ability to convert year-round. Please note that this new benefit will be available to you beginning with the conversion period for the 2008 Use Year.
Earn a 10-percent Premium on Starpoints Conversion
Beginning with the 2008 Use Year, Starwood Vacation Network Elite Four- and Five-Star members will receive an additional 10-percent premium when converting to Starpoints. For example: If the conversion value of your Use Week is 100,000 Starpoints, you will receive 110,000 Starpoints at the time of conversion.
Earn more Starpoints through Signature Escapes
Starwood Vacation Network Elite members can earn bonus Starpoints for booking an adventure vacation, escorted tour or cruise vacation by visiting mystarcentral.com and selecting Signature EscapesSM, your online travel center. Four-Star members will now earn a total of 4,000 Starpoints for each vacation booked on Signature Escapes, and Five-Star members will earn a total of 5,000 Starpoints for each vacation booked. Please note that this new benefit does not apply to Signature Events.
Starwood Vacation Network Elite Member Travel Services Whether it’s a family gathering, a romantic getaway or an extravagant vacation beyond your imagining, this exclusive service offers unsurpassed service, customized travel planning and exclusive itineraries to bring you the most extraordinary travel experiences in the world. Within the next seven to ten business days, you will receive a benefits packet by U.S. Postal Mail outlining these enhancements to the Starwood Vacation Network Elite program.
In addition to these new benefits and service, you can learn more about your membership privileges by participating in our upcoming Starwood Vacation Network Elite webinar on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar will focus on your new and existing Starwood Vacation Network Elite benefits to help you get the most value from them when vacationing. You will receive a separate invitation to join us for this informative session in the coming weeks.
We look forward to enhancing your Starwood Vacation Network Elite member experiences. If you have any questions regarding your new or existing benefits, please contact your Starwood Vacation Network Elite Special Servicing Team at 888.SVN.ELITE (888.786.3548).
Kind regards,
*Suzanne Clark
Vice President, Owner Services
Starwood Vacation Ownership
There’s no better way to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Starwood Vacation Network(SM) Elite program than by enhancing your membership benefits. Our goal is to consistently exceed your expectations, and this year is no exception.
After a thorough evaluation of the privileges associated with Starwood Vacation Network Elite membership and our ability to successfully satisfy member requests, we have added three new benefits and modified existing benefits. As a result, the Avis® Preferred Membership, Special Financing and Villa Upgrade benefits have been replaced. The Villa Upgrade benefit was replaced due to a 90-percent occupancy rate at our vacation ownership resorts that prevented us from fulfilling on this upgrade. However, we are confident that the following new benefits will enhance your vacation experiences even further.
New Extended Starpoints Conversion Period
Instead of the current extended Starwood Preferred Guest® Starpoints® Conversion Period of May 31, Starwood Vacation Network Elite Four- and Five-Star members will now have until October 1—an additional four months—to decide whether or not to convert your Use Weeks to Starpoints for use at more than 850 Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide. That gives you the ability to convert year-round. Please note that this new benefit will be available to you beginning with the conversion period for the 2008 Use Year.
Earn a 10-percent Premium on Starpoints Conversion
Beginning with the 2008 Use Year, Starwood Vacation Network Elite Four- and Five-Star members will receive an additional 10-percent premium when converting to Starpoints. For example: If the conversion value of your Use Week is 100,000 Starpoints, you will receive 110,000 Starpoints at the time of conversion.
Earn more Starpoints through Signature Escapes
Starwood Vacation Network Elite members can earn bonus Starpoints for booking an adventure vacation, escorted tour or cruise vacation by visiting mystarcentral.com and selecting Signature EscapesSM, your online travel center. Four-Star members will now earn a total of 4,000 Starpoints for each vacation booked on Signature Escapes, and Five-Star members will earn a total of 5,000 Starpoints for each vacation booked. Please note that this new benefit does not apply to Signature Events.
Starwood Vacation Network Elite Member Travel Services Whether it’s a family gathering, a romantic getaway or an extravagant vacation beyond your imagining, this exclusive service offers unsurpassed service, customized travel planning and exclusive itineraries to bring you the most extraordinary travel experiences in the world. Within the next seven to ten business days, you will receive a benefits packet by U.S. Postal Mail outlining these enhancements to the Starwood Vacation Network Elite program.
In addition to these new benefits and service, you can learn more about your membership privileges by participating in our upcoming Starwood Vacation Network Elite webinar on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar will focus on your new and existing Starwood Vacation Network Elite benefits to help you get the most value from them when vacationing. You will receive a separate invitation to join us for this informative session in the coming weeks.
We look forward to enhancing your Starwood Vacation Network Elite member experiences. If you have any questions regarding your new or existing benefits, please contact your Starwood Vacation Network Elite Special Servicing Team at 888.SVN.ELITE (888.786.3548).
Kind regards,
*Suzanne Clark
Vice President, Owner Services
Starwood Vacation Ownership
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