Hilton Honors Elite Qualifying Nights Roll Over to 2021

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Following Hiltons earlier announcement of Hilton Honors 2020 Status Extension for All Members for Silver, Gold, and Diamond members through March 31, 2022. Hilton has also extended status for members that was expiring this year through March 31, 2021.

Hilton now will be be rolling over all elite qualifying nights earned in 2020 over to next year which will make it easier for Hilton Honors members to earn status next year. This will apply to all members including those without status, giving members a jumpstart for status next year.

a large white building with a boat in the water

Well this is the first hotel chain to offer all elite nights will over to next year, Delta Air Lines has already announced that all elite qualification miles known as Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), will be rolling over to next year.

Hilton Honors is the easiest status to earn when it comes to the big three hotel companies, considering you can receive top tier Hilton Diamond for holding their Hilton Aspire credit card which has a $450 annual fee.

a room with two beds and a balcony overlooking the ocean

As a recap, Hilton has previously announced the following for Hilton Honors members:

  • 2019 Status Extension. All members whose 2019 status was scheduled to be downgraded on March 31, 2020—whether it’s Diamond, Gold or Silver—will automatically receive an extension through March 31, 2021.
  • 2020 Status Extension. We are extending your 2020 member status through March 31, 2022. This means you will continue to enjoy all the Diamond, Gold or Silver benefits you have access to today for the next 24 months.
  • Points Extension. We will pause the expiration of all Points scheduled to expire between now and December 31, 2020.
  • Weekend Night Rewards Earned on Eligible Hilton Credit Cards. We have extended the expiration date of all unexpired Weekend Night Rewards as of March 11, 2020, and all new ones issued until August 30, 2020, through the end of next summer (August 31, 2021).

As a reminder, Hilton’s Points Unlimited Promotion Extended till September 7th, where you’re be able to earn 2,000 points on every stay.

What are your thoughts on Hilton Honors rolling over all elite qualifying nights from 2020 over to next year? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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