ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

[Flyfrequently]

Receiving reminder (marketing) emails from Accor prompting me to turn on automatic renewal.

I wonder what incentives might be derived from doing nothing. What is everyone choosing to do?

My renewal is end November so I'm waiting to see if Black Friday throws anything out @prozac

 

[prozac]

My renewal is end November so I'm waiting to see if Black Friday throws anything out @prozac

So you will risk the higher post 30 Sept. renewal fee? No guarantee of-course lower fee will continue in subsequent years.

 

[serfty]

$20 is $20 ... however, this year my expiry is December and I already have 40 BiB nights, so the 20 bonus from a Voyager subscription at €125 (with 'gift' discount) [$203] may be better. I can re-subscribe to ALL+ next year when looking for BOGO nights ...

 

[TheCollecter]

Receiving reminder (marketing) emails from Accor prompting me to turn on automatic renewal.

I wonder what incentives might be derived from doing nothing. What is everyone choosing to do?

renewal For what @prozac and @Flyfrequently ?

 

[prozac]

renewal For what @prozac and @Flyfrequently ?

Ahhhh, apologies @TheCollecter This is about AllAccor+Explorer annual subscription and belongs in the "ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion"

 

[dairyfloss]

Receiving reminder (marketing) emails from Accor prompting me to turn on automatic renewal.

I wonder what incentives might be derived from doing nothing. What is everyone choosing to do?

The price is going up by $20… locking in prevents this?

 

[aikman]

Each month you are not a member saves you $30.75. You can sign up again anytime. Plus, if you sign up on the 1st day of the month you effectively get that month for free, so 13 months for the price of 12. This seems like the best value for money, if you don't mind not being a member for a month.

 

[dairyfloss]

Each month you are not a member saves you $30.75. You can sign up again anytime. Plus, if you sign up on the 1st day of the month you effectively get that month for free, so 13 months for the price of 12. This seems like the best value for money, if you don't mind not being a member for a month.

Correct - this is me. No sure on forward Accor bookings after my membership ends, and will wait until I know before signing up again. Only thing that could be problematic is if I want to make a high value booking and miss out on up to 15% off the rate, but often the discount difference is not as great as this

 

[prozac]

The price is going up by $20… locking in prevents this?

Yes, but no indication it keeps the rate down in subsequent years, just moment in time. As others (@aikman )point out it can save you more each month you do not need the subscription and have not auto-renewed. Suggests to me Accor is having trouble marketing the subscription having offered recently in the same month free subscription if you provide the names of 3 potential members who then take up the subscription, then following up within a fortnight with a targetted refer a friend for a meal deal. Marketing is running around like a mad woman's breakfast.

 

[markis10]

Only thing that could be problematic is if I want to make a high value booking and miss out on up to 15% off the rate, but often the discount difference is not as great as this

That’s not taking into account RHR savings, I usually snag two a month!

 

[VPS]

Are the RHR rates global?

 

[markis10]

Are the RHR rates global?

No, it’s an Explorer benefit in Explorer countries only. I do 120 nights a year with Accor so looking at all opportunities to reduce cost.

 

[TheCollecter]

Ahhhh, apologies @TheCollecter This is about AllAccor+Explorer annual subscription and belongs in the "ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion"

Absolutely no need to apologise.

The reason I asked is that I just made Platinum for the 1st time, and it comes with a welcome gift… I’d heard the welcome gift selection described as underwhelming, and I can report that description is true… subscription to the Wall St Journal! (Bud Fox, anyone?)

One choice is a 30% discount on Explorer to share with loved ones, and as I’m certain I’ve liked posts by you and @Flyfrequently at least once that means you guys count… I just need to read the small print (do renewals count, etc) and I’ll get back to you

 

[serfty]

Absolutely no need to apologise.

The reason I asked is that I just made Platinum for the 1st time, and it comes with a welcome gift… I’d heard the welcome gift selection described as underwhelming, and I can report that description is true… subscription to the Wall St Journal! (Bud Fox, anyone?)

One choice is a 30% discount on Explorer to share with loved ones, and as I’m certain I’ve liked posts by you and @Flyfrequently at least once that means you guys count… I just need to read the small print (do renewals count, etc) and I’ll get back to you

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As I mentioned upthread, Voyager comes with 20 bonus nights. Normal cost is €179; with the discount it equates to about $205.

Voyager comes with 15% discount world wide.

Compared to Explorer, you don't get F&B discount, BOGO's and Red Hot Rooms.

 

[TheCollecter]

As I mentioned upthread, Voyager comes with 20 bonus nights. Normal cost is €179; with the discount it equates to about $205.

Voyager comes with 15% discount world wide.

Compared to Explorer, you don't get F&B discount, BOGO's and Red Hot Rooms.

Gotta read the name of the product I guess! Explorer vs Voyager… both good 60s/70s NASA probes… like confusing Columbia and Challenger

You are right tho, the one they are offering me is kinda cough… I might even say “underwhelming”

Thanks for pointing it out

 

[serfty]

You are right tho, the one they are offering me is kinda cough… I might even say “underwhelming”

Of course, if you already have 40 "real" nights, the $150 saving over Explorer can have use.