True Hilton vs. Hilton affilliate

[RoshiGuy]

For example, at this point in time (Nov 2010) I still don't have access to my 2011 points for Craigendarroch, though I could get access if I called them and jumped through hoops. Major inconvenience. And by the time I get access, most of the 2011 time will be reserved by other folks. OTOH, I've already spent 75% of my 2011 points from Flamingo, with no hassles.

-Bob

Bob, just a quick update. Today, I called HGVC and asked for my 2012 points (Coylumbridge) to be made available. Rep put me on hold for a few minutes while she looked into this and then told me it was done. I saw it online a few minutes later. Haven't paid MF for either 2011 or 2012.

Please report back on any further update re your Craigendarroch points. Seems inconsistent that they should allow me access to the points and not you. FYI, I bought my unit resale through HIGVC but not sure that should matter.

 

[Blues]

Bob, just a quick update. Today, I called HGVC and asked for my 2012 points (Coylumbridge) to be made available. Rep put me on hold for a few minutes while she looked into this and then told me it was done. I saw it online a few minutes later. Haven't paid MF for either 2011 or 2012.

Please report back on any further update re your Craigendarroch points. Seems inconsistent that they should allow me access to the points and not you. FYI, I bought my unit resale through HIGVC but not sure that should matter.

Hi RoshiGuy,

I admit, it's been several years since I've tried this. It sounds like they've finally trained the HGVC reps to make this less painful. I haven't converted my Craigendarroch because I had enough points from my Flamingo unit to reserve what I wanted so far. I guess I've fallen into the habit of borrowing from Flamingo but depositing Craigendarroch, because borrowing affiliate points was such a pain in the past. Indeed, as I said, I bought the Flamingo because Craigendarroch didn't work conveniently for me. I'm glad to hear things are going more smoothly now.

BTW, I also bought my Craigendarroch from HIGVC, though I didn't know it at the start of the process. I won an eBay auction, and it turned out that the seller was HIGVC. They were good to work with -- even waived club fees for the first two years.

Thanks for your feedback.

-Bob

 

[Bill4728]

Please note Club Intrawest (CI) is NOT an "Affilate" HGVC resort. CI & HGVC simply share some of the rooms, at a few of their resorts, with each other.

Owners at affiliate resorts have the ability to get HGVC points and use them at any of the HGVC resorts. THIS ISN'T TRUE OF CI OWNERS.

 

[dvc_john]

AFAIK, the phrase "limited availabilty" is simply one which is applied by HGVC to affiliates with a low level of owner's particpation in HGVC.

It could be a low ratio of members to owners or a low number of members who choose points over keeping their unit. Either way, we of the unwashes masses should count ourselves luck if, by some chance, we happen to snag one of those.

It also could just be size of resort. For example, Hurricane House has 15 units. Sanibel Cottages has 28 units.

 

[Remy]

Please note Club Intrawest (CI) is NOT an "Affilate" HGVC resort. CI & HGVC simply share some of the rooms, at a few of their resorts, with each other.

Owners at affiliate resorts have the ability to get HGVC points and use them at any of the HGVC resorts. THIS ISN'T TRUE OF CI OWNERS.

FAVC is also unique in the HGVC system in that ownership is in some respects better than HGVC. Their booking system includes HGVC properties (except Valdoro and W 57th for most) while. The opposite is not true for us. We have to call and hope for FAVC availability.

http://www.loyaltyhacker.com/timesh...rship-in-fiesta-americana-vacation-club-favc/