These typically require you to have a certain level of status with another hotel loyalty program and proof that you've stayed with that hotel in the past year. (uponarriving.com)
If you want a higher level of status, your credit card benefits can help you achieve this with a little extra effort. (creditcards.com)
That's why so many of them routinely make pictures running two - and - a-half to three hours upon reaching a certain level of status in their careers. (aisleseat.com)