Originally Posted by
FABismonte
I just got off the phone after calling the VIP services hotline set forth in Nerakil's initial post. I was told that the 120,000 reward credits was only in lieu of the $1,200 free flight. If I used my Seven Stars annual retreat using this "flash offer" I would still get the $500 folio credit -- which could be used for food and spa charges. Additionally, this was a benefit which could be used in addition to any offers otherwise available on the dates I am visiting. So for a particular weekend I am looking at in November it will mean 120,000 Reward credits (worth $960 in free play redemption), plus $500 in spa and food, plus $200 in Cash (based on an offer). By contrast, a flight to Vegas for me roundtrip is $215.
This, of course, assumes that the VIP services guy knew what he was talking about. That said, he did put me on hold for about three minutes to talk to a supervisor so perhaps he did accurately describe the terms.
Given the fact that this offer is only for visits to Vegas, my guess is that the Mandalay Bay shooter really drove tourists away and so caused CET to act to fill up Vegas rooms in Nov and Dec.
FAB