Hotel: W Shanghai
之前我們說到3798論壇B版有消息說SPG和Marriott將可能在8月合併，現在看來這事兒還真是空穴來風。今天Flyertalk上也有相關信息放出，用戶coltonatx發帖說，他得到的消息是萬豪新計劃將於8月上線，新計劃會員一共分為5檔：
- 銀卡(Silver)會員，每年10晚
- 金卡(Gold)會員，每年25晚
- 白金(Platinum)會員，每年50晚
- 尊貴白金(Platinum Premier)會員，每年75晚
- 大使級(Ambassador)會員，每年100晚以及$20k消費
除此之外每刀消費積累10點，和目前的萬豪一致。看起來是把現有的萬豪和SPG會員等級都考慮了…新計劃的會員待遇（只提了一句早餐）都還不清楚。
很可能萬豪將在下周就發佈相關信息，因為國內Flyertea論壇zimintam曬了個截圖：萬豪官方FB賬號說下周將有some exciting changes（有其他讀者也收到了信息），會不會就是新計劃的信息呢？拭目以待吧。
Update: 根據以下圖片(HT DoC)，應該就是下周一發佈了。不過這周肯定會被各大信息源把新計劃內容扒個精光，包括更詳細的會員待遇，現有信用卡的存留等…大家就等着吧。
另外，DOC的文里和另外的來源表明，SPG轉航空在4月16日可能會停止：
雖然SPG轉Airline 點數比率不如 Marriott 大禮包，但是如果沒有那麼多的Marriott點數（大禮包要27萬Marriott點數，就是9萬SPG點數起兌），想直接SPG轉航空里程的童鞋，保險起見最好這周做打算哦！！
此外另一個Flyertalk用戶OU812貼了以下信息：
FWIW speculation on changes to MR as we currently know it, based on discussion with someone in the know at MR but not privy to final decisions:
- Names of status levels above Platinum have not been confirmed. MR wants to differentiate status levels above platinum to ensure proper recognition and avoid confusion among front line staff. Working names are Platinum 50, Platinum 75 and Platinum 100
- Instant recognition of status at all levels upon check-in, with arrival points, free HSI, food & beverage vouchers, and choice of other benefits depending on status level
- Spend requirement for all levels above silver. If spending level not reached, but nights are, status is at appropriate level based on spend.
- Gold and platinum 50 upgrades limited to preferred level, concierge floor, higher floors, corner rooms, or view rooms at resorts. (No suites!)
- Guaranteed suite awards (4) per year for platinum 75 and above
- Guaranteed lounge access only for levels platinum 75 and above
- Free breakfast at resorts for platinum 75 and above
- Guaranteed late check-out, 2:00pm for Gold, 3:00pm for Platinum 50, 4:00pm for Platinum 75, Plat 100; resort and conference hotels subject to availability.
- Platinum guarantees: 48 room guarantee remains, others guarantees are gone (platinum arrival gift, bed type, room type, lounge access, ultimate reservation guarantee)
- Lifetime status changes coming. If status level not obtained, lifetime status identified in system. New Lifetime Level above Platinum will be added in 2019! Benefits reduced to upgrade to preferred floor for LTG; upgrade, late check-out for LTP
- Big changes coming to awards! Dynamic award pricing, points required for award night based on hotel room rates at time of booking. No black-out dates, no categories!
個人來講我覺得最大的悲劇在於動態兌換…沒有了cat限制，高價的豪華酒店屌絲們就別想了…個人真的不期望這是真的…
其實到現在最確定的應該是下周一（16號）會發佈新常旅客計劃的內容，比較確定的是新會籍會有五個等級。然而接下來的其他信息光是看着就足夠讓人憂心死了，當然誰都知道這時候該說先轉了最穩妥，除非萬豪自己出來強力闢謠…要是最後真的SPG轉航空短期內就停止和新萬豪變成動態兌換，我只想把原來的SPG董事會成員都拖出來打一頓…