Does redemption of SPG points to miles count as "starpoints activity"

[beardoc]

I notice that "Starpoints never expire as long as you have Starpoints activity at least once every 12 months." (as per the SPG website).

I'm not going to Perth this year, so won't be able to stay at the Sheraton there, but want to keep my SPG points ticking over. Would a redemption of Starpoints into say, AAdvantage miles, count as "Starpoints activity" or do you have to actually stay at a Starwood hotel to qualify?

 

[Alanslegal]

Its probably best to send a PM to one of the Lurkers on FT for an exact response.

However I believe by dining / spending at any of their hotels would count as an activity. So why not have dinner there?

 

[futaris]

You have to have a meal or stay at a Starwood property for your account to stay active. See the Terms and Conditions:

3.2. You will be considered an "Active Member" so long as (a) your Membership has not been cancelled (by you or us), and (b) you have had an Eligible Stay at a Participating Property within the previous 12 months, or (c) you have earned Starpoints by using a Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card during the previous 12 months. Starpoints resulting from transfers or earnings from Program affiliates do not count toward active status. Owners are not subject to the Eligible Stay requirement and will continue to be considered an Active Member as long as they own their Vacation Ownership interest and maintain their Starwood Vacation Ownership account in good standing.

 

[beardoc]

You have to have a meal or stay at a Starwood property for your account to stay active. See the Terms and Conditions:

3.2. You will be considered an "Active Member" so long as (a) your Membership has not been cancelled (by you or us), and (b) you have had an Eligible Stay at a Participating Property within the previous 12 months, or (c) you have earned Starpoints by using a Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card during the previous 12 months. Starpoints resulting from transfers or earnings from Program affiliates do not count toward active status. Owners are not subject to the Eligible Stay requirement and will continue to be considered an Active Member as long as they own their Vacation Ownership interest and maintain their Starwood Vacation Ownership account in good standing.

On that reading, having a meal at a Starwood location and having the points credit (can you get Starpoints out of a meal that isn't during a stay?) doesn't constitute being an Active Member - only using the Starwood Credit Card (not an option in Australia) or staying with Starwood Properties is (assuming I don't want to get a Starwood timeshare!).

Do you have experience with meals alone getting points credited to the SPG account and then this qualifying as program activity?

I might have to give them a call.

 

[ric_melb]

I am sure that Starwood Lurker on Flyer Talk has advised that a meal at a Starwood hotel that earns points counts as activity for keeping your membership current. You don't have to be staying at the hotel.
You could check through the search facility on FT, the topic keeps coming up.

 

[futaris]

FAQ: Yes, it's a Starwood benefit: points for meals without a stay - FlyerTalk Forums

Having breakfast at the Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast a few months ago kept my account from expiring. Our last two holidays were in places that don't have Starwoods-Cook Islands and the jumgles of South America.

This year, we are OK as we are going to the USA and next year we will be in Europe.

 

[jswong]

Just having drinks at a starwood hotel bar will work (has for me on several occasions)

Jeff

 

[Starwood Lurker AP]

Gentle reminder that meals or drinks spent at a restaurant/bar located in a Starwood property may or may not be eligible for credit so it would be best if you ask before dining or entering the bar.

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Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

 

[drron]

A very warm welcome to AFF Thyetus.I can assure all of you here that the lurkers on FT can be of great help.Great to see this service extended to AFF.

 

[Keith009]

Indeed, welcome to AFF Thyetus, great to see you here!

 

[Starwood Lurker AP]

A very warm welcome to AFF Thyetus.I can assure all of you here that the lurkers on FT can be of great help.Great to see this service extended to AFF.

Indeed, welcome to AFF Thyetus, great to see you here!

Thanks everyone.

I may not "frequent" this place often so if you need me to respond to any threads, do not hesitate to drop me a note.

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Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

 

[snufl]

Thyetus, I was going to say Welcome SLII, then I realised that here it is Welcome SLAP. :mrgreen: