Banyan Tree has just launched yet another promotion if you’re willing to pay now for travel later. Banyan Tree offered a similar promotion back in May, though this one is arguably even more lucrative. We’ve seen quite a few hotel groups offer promotions like this given the liquidity bind so many businesses are in, and this could lead to significant savings.
Through September 2, 2020, Banyan Tree is running the “Ultimate Getaways” promotion, advertised as offering up to 80% off future stays.
The way this promotion works (and you’ll want to be sure you check the terms of each package before buying):
- You’re buying a non-refundable gift certificate that you have to use for a stay by December 20, 2021
- The gift certificate includes taxes and service charges (which can otherwise be significant)
- These rates are typically for two nights accommodation
- Bookings typically include accommodation and daily breakfast for two
- Advance reservation is required and redemption is subject to hotel’s room availability
This promotion is available at 30 Bayan Tree properties, so it’s significantly more widespread than last time (when it was limited to just a dozen properties). In each case you’re getting three nights accommodations plus some add-ons, ranging from massages, to afternoon tea, to dinner, to club upgrades.
Here are some examples of the rates and add-ons, though you can check the promotion page for all the details:
These really are some exceptional discounts, and given that the gift certificates are valid through December 2021, you’ll have nearly 16 months to actually stay.
While this isn’t a promotion I’ll be taking advantage of, if you were considering going to one of the above Banyan Tree properties anyway or live closer to these properties than I do (ideally in the same country, where border restrictions are less of an issue), then I’d seriously consider this promotion.
However, personally I think there are way too many risks here to speculatively take advantage of this promotion. Not only are you committing yourself to staying at a single property, but it’s anyone’s guess what immigration restrictions will be like in the future.
Is anyone taking advantage of this Banyan Tree promo?
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