It is obvious that Caesars/Harrahs is cutting offers and comps.
Anyone have any advance knowledge of what the benefits will be for Seven Stars players in 2015. I played to almost exactly 150,000 points and have stopped for the rest of the year since none of the "experiences" interested me. If the trips/cruise/events/conversion of points to freeplay are cut too much, my play was for nothing; it is like playing into a dark hole.
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I respect your perspective, kelso, but I'll counter with mine.
As a whole, I feel my CZR play benefits in 2014 are roughly on par with last year. My total coin-in is comparable. Some things have thinned; some are better. The Signature Experiences are a thorough disappointment, and I expect to use few of the 9 credits I'll likely accrue.
Fortunately, property promotions continue to be fairly attractive and alone continue to motivate active play. (I recognize, though, things are rather dismal at the AC CZR props.)
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It is obvious that Caesars/Harrahs is cutting offers and comps.
Anyone have any advance knowledge of what the benefits will be for Seven Stars players in 2015. I played to almost exactly 150,000 points and have stopped for the rest of the year since none of the "experiences" interested me. If the trips/cruise/events/conversion of points to freeplay are cut too much, my play was for nothing; it is like playing into a dark hole.
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Well you could always take me for the fighter pilot for a day thing!
You are right though after cruses and a few extreme experiences there is not much for people that bore easily. The safari in Africa is great but add an airfare option. New Orleans is a great city that is also underrepresented in the experiences and while AC might be bleak, you can have a nice wine tour out of there too. The reds in NJ are much better than in Cape Cod and people love those wine tours. CZR manages properties not in the TR system, maybe Egypt is not the place right now but I would think some of the table game players would like to see the UK and maybe visit a few managed properties.
I hope if the REIT is successful they will look at new ideas beyond rebranding the imperial Palace.
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cdgnpc makes some fair observations re the CZR 7* Signature Experiences.
I should qualify my remark by noting that appeal isn't lacking, but instead practical considerations limit access in some cases. In others, reward restrictions limit what otherwise might be greater inclination to tap a benefit.
Briefly, the safari is potentially a novel option, but best part of a 10-night trip (given travel distance/time) -- just not feasible for us between now and Mar 31 ... maybe another time. Then there's the hefty air fare; an additional credit will subsidize $500, but last I checked, that still leaves something like $2300. (not saying it's not a worthy expense; simply a notable consideration).
The Temeculah wine experience calls to us. But our next S Cal stay is restricted to 2-nights, not really permitting us the time to do it and still enjoy a relaxing stay.
If the $500 folio credit could be used outside of AC/Nev, we might likely flog the hell out of it in Nola, assuming they might permit conversion to a partner restaurant credit (even at 50% of face). Ditto, we might make ample use of the $500 air credit option, were it not restricted to use in conjunction with another Exp. And the Cruise upgrade options ... in a heartbeat, provided we could redeem with a property offer NCL certificate, instead of being restricted to the related Exp.
I could continue, but I'll instead put out my wishlist Experience: A "create your own" option, that they would facilitate with an appropriate stipend (via whatever booking option they find feasible).
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