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DISCOVERY PERKS Frequently Asked Ques;ons Membership What is the Discovery Perks? Discovery Perks is a business rewards program of The Discovery Leisure Company, where members enjoy exclusive benefits and earn Perks Points. It is designed to enable and reward corporate bookers, professional travel and meeEng planners and individuals who book guests at parEcipaEng hotels managed by The Discovery Leisure Company Inc (TDLCI) – Discovery Suites OrEgas and Discovery Primea MakaE.

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Page 1: Perks Frequently Asked Questions

DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    What  is  the  Discovery  Perks?    Discovery  Perks  is  a  business  rewards  program  of  The  Discovery  Leisure  Company,  where  members  enjoy  exclusive  benefits  and  earn  Perks  Points.    It  is  designed  to  enable  and  reward  corporate  bookers,  professional  travel  and  meeEng  planners  and  individuals  who  book  guests  at  parEcipaEng  hotels  managed  by  The  Discovery  Leisure  Company  Inc  (TDLCI)  –  Discovery  Suites  OrEgas  and  Discovery  Primea  MakaE.          

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    How  can  I  apply  for  membership?    Members  can  enroll  online  at  www.discoveryperks.ph  or  sign  up  using  their  social  media  accounts  to  complete  the  enrollment.        Enrollment  can  also  be  done  with  their  respecEve  sales  account  officers  in  any  of  the  parEcipaEng  hotels  managed  by  TDLCI.    Membership  to  Discovery  Perks  requires  consent  of  employer.  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    What  are  the  qualificaEons  of  becoming  a  member?    To  become  a  Discovery  Perks  member,  an  individual  needs  to  fill-­‐up  the  Discovery  Perks  registraEon  form,  online  or  with  his/her  respecEve  sales  account  officer.        Companies  can  enroll  as  a  corporate  member  by  assigning  a  representaEve  to  receive  the  rewards  in  behalf  of  the  company.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    What  are  the  benefits  of  becoming  a  member?    The  members  will  earn  points  and  through  their  accumulated  points  they  can  redeem  room  nights  at  Discovery,  hotel  services,  and  giR  cerEficates  from  partner  establishments  or  for  items  or  stores  of  their  choice.        They  will  also  be  invited  to  events  and  acEviEes  organized  for  the  members  of  Discovery  Perks.    They  will  also  automaEcally  be  enEtled  to  corporate  rates,  special  or  promoEonal  discounts,  freebies,  etc.  offered  to  members.  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    Can  anyone  apply  for  Discovery  Perks?    Yes,  anyone  can  apply  for  the  Discovery  Perks  program.    Is  there  an  applicable  fee  to  join  the  loyalty  program?    There  is  no  joining  fee  for  the  Discovery  Perks  program  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    Will  the  booker  be  an  automaEc  member  once  they  have  booked  a  stay  at  Discovery  hotels?    There  is  no  automaEc  membership  to  Perks.        Bookers  must  have  submiWed  the  complete  enrollment  requirements.        Bookers  are  required  to  acEvate  their  membership  online  before  they  can  start  earning  points.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    Are  there  levels  or  Eers  of  membership?    Yes.    The  level  for  corporate  membership  is  Diamond.    The  levels  for  individual  membership  are  Crystal  and  Sapphire.    What  are  the  requirements  for  upgrading  to  the  next  membership  Eer?    Members  will  be  upgraded  to  the  next  membership  status  provided  they  maintain  the  membership  requirement  (through  earning  of  new  points)  within  the  membership  year.  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    How  long  is  the  validity  of  the  membership?    Membership  is  valid  for  two  (2)  years.    Will  my  membership  be  applicable  in  all  The  Discovery  Leisure  Company  hotels?    Booker  can  earn  from  room  and  banquet  business  booked  at  Discovery  Suites  Or;gas  and  Discovery  Primea  Maka;  only.        Booker  can  redeem  in  any  of  the  hotels  and  resorts  of  the  The  Discovery  Leisure  Company,  Inc.  including  Discovery  Suites,  Discovery  Primea,  Discovery  Shores  Boracay,  Discovery  Country  Suites  Tagaytay  and  Club  Paradise  Palawan.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    If  I  don’t  have  bookings  or  events  in  any  of  the  Discovery  hotels,  within  a  span  of  12  months,  will  my  membership  expire?    The  membership  may  be  subject  to  forfeiture  or  status  downgrade  if  members  do  not  book  in  any  of  the  parEcipaEng  TDLCI  properEes  within  a  span  of  12  months.    Is  membership  to  My  Discovery  Elite  transferable?    No,  membership  is  not  transferable.  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  -­‐  Membership    Can  the  family  members,  relaEves,  and  spouse,  claim  membership  benefits  or  rewards  in  behalf  of  the  member?    No.    RedempEons  may  only  be  made  by  Discovery  Perks  members.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Rewards  &  Points    Will  my  previous  bookings  in  the  hotel  or  other  TDLCI  properEes  be  reflected  in  my  rewards?    No,  points  will  not  be  rewarded  for  stays  before  the  registraEon  and  online  acEvaEon  of  the  membership.    How  do  I  redeem  my  points?    Points  may  be  redeemed  through  accommodaEons,  merchandise,  and  giR  vouchers.        RedempEon  can  be  done  online  through  the  Discovery  Perks  member  portal  www.discoveryperks.ph.  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Rewards  &  Points    In  what  way  can  the  members  earn  points?    Members  are  enEtled  to  earn  points  based  on  their  company’s  negoEated  rates  with  TDLCI  hotels  and/or  resorts,  use  of  the  TDLCI  corporate  rate  program  or  any  rate,  as  authorized  by  the  hotel  sales  office  to  be  eligible  for  points  earning  when  they  book  a  room  and/or  a  banquet  event  in  any  of  the  parEcipaEng  Discovery  hotels.    Will  I  be  able  to  transfer  my  points  and/or  rewards?  Are  the  reward  vouchers  transferrable?    Discovery  Perks  points  and  rewards  vouchers  are  non-­‐transferable,  nor  exchangeable  for  cash.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Rewards  &  Points    Can  another  person  use  my  membership  card  to  earn  points?    Yes,  a  member  may  earn  points  for  bookings  made  by  other  persons,  as  long  as  the  membership  number  is  given  upon  booking.    Failure  to  provide  membership  number  prior  to  departure  of  booked  guest  will  mean  forfeiture  of  privilege  to  earn  points  from  said  booking.    Will  I  earn  points  for  all  bookings  made  under  my  membership  or  only  when  I  pay  for  the  charges?    Yes.    Members  will  earn  points  for  all  bookings  made  under  his/her  membership  number  as  long  as  membership  number  is  given  upon  booking.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Rewards  &  Points    Will  I  be  able  to  redeem  my  points  right  away?    For  room  bookings,  points  will  be  credited  to  the  members  within  24  hours  upon  check  out.  For  banquets,  points  will  be  credited  within  15  days  aRer  the  event.    Members  may  redeem  points  soon  aRer  they  are  credited.      Will  my  points  expire?    Points  expire  aRer  2  years  from  the  date  it  was  earned.    All  points  must  be  redeemed  within  2  weeks  aRer  expiraEon  of  membership,  as  needed.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Rewards  &  Points    What  properEes  are  parEcipaEng  in  the  Discovery  Perks  program?    Booker  can  earn  from  room  and  banquet  business  booked  at  Discovery  Suites  OrEgas  and  Discovery  Primea  MakaE  only.        Booker  can  redeem  in  any  of  the  hotels  and  resorts  of  the  The  Discovery  Leisure  Company,  Inc.  including  Discovery  Suites,  Discovery  Primea,  Discovery  Shores  Boracay,  Discovery  Country  Suites  Tagaytay  and  Club  Paradise  Palawan.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Rewards  &  Points    How  can  I  make  room  reservaEons  online  and  pay  through  my  rewards/points?    ReservaEons  can  be  done  through  the  Discovery  Perks  member  portal  www.discoveryperks.ph  using  points,  cash  (through  credit  card)  or  part  cash  part  points.    Will  my  “reward”  stay  in  the  properEes  be  reflected  as  rewards/points  right  away?    Reward  redempEon  is  not  qualified  to  earn  points.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Rewards  &  Points    Can  I  use  my  points  to  pay  for  my  booking  during  the  peak  and  super  peak  seasons?    Yes.    Based  on  Best  Available  Rate  (BAR)  during  the  stay  period,  member  may  book  a  room  using  points,  cash  (through  credit  card)  or  part  cash  part  points.    Bookings  must  be  done  online  through  the  member  portal.    How  are  the  points  calculated?  Will  the  points  be  equivalent  to  pesos?    Points  will  be  issued  based  on  qualifying  revenues  at  the  applicable  point  level.    One  (1)  point  is  equivalent  to  one  (1)  peso.  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Managing  Account    When  will  the  membership  card  and  personal  account  be  acEvated?    The  membership  card  will  be  acEvated  immediately  aRer  registraEon  and  online  acEvaEon  of  membership.    How  will  I  be  able  to  get  access  to  the  online  system  that  I  can  use  to  manage  my  Discovery  Perks  membership?    The  Discovery  Perks  membership  accounts  are  easily  accessible  from  www.discoveryperks.ph  website.  Membership  details  and  benefits  will  be  available  as  soon  as  a  member  registers  and  acEvates  his/her  membership  online.  A  member  may  modify  their  personal  informaEon,  username,  and  password  aRer  the  acEvaEon.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Managing  Account    How  can  I  create  an  account  to  check  my  points  and  rewards  online?  Will  the  account  be  issued  to  me  automaEcally?    An  account  is  created  for  all  the  approved  and  valid  members  of  Discovery  Perks  program.  They  would  just  need  to  log  in  to  acEvate  the  account.      How  do  I  retrieve  my  account  if  ever  I  forget  my  password?    New  passwords  can  be  issued  via  the  members  portal:  www.discoveryperks.ph.    Click  on  “Forgot?”  (beside  password)  to  start  the  process  of  requesEng  for  new  passwords.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Managing  Account    If  I  have  missing  points,  what  is  the  procedure  in  order  for  me  to  be  able  to  claim  them?    You  can  claim  missing  points  by  sending  an  email  to  the  reservaEons  office  of  the  property  concerned.        We  will  communicate  with  you  via  email  regarding  status  of  your  report  and  credit  missing  points  accordingly.        Please  allow  2-­‐3  weeks  processing  Eme  for  updaEng  of  your  rewards  points.  

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Managing  Account    If  I  transfer  to  another  company,  can  I  keep  my  personal  individual  membership  or  do  I  need  to  enroll  again?    There  is  no  need  to  apply  for  a  new  membership  in  case  you  change  employment.    Your  status  and  points  will  remain  the  same.        You  will  need  to  inform  member  services  of  your  change  of  company  by  emailing  us  at  [email protected].        Consent  for  member  to  parEcipate  in  Perks  from  your  new  employer  will  also  be  required  in  wriEng.    

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DISCOVERY  PERKS      Frequently  Asked  Ques;ons  –  Managing  Account    If  I  am  a  representaEve  of  a  corporate  member,  do  I  need  to  enroll  again  if  I  move  to  another  company?    There  is  no  need  to  apply  for  another  membership  if  proper  turnover  to  the  new  representaEve  is  carried  out.        Proper  turnover  requires  transfer  to  new  assignee/representaEve  of  points,  producEon  and  other  data,  benefits,  liabiliEes,  etc.  related  to  the  previous  company’s  transacEons  with  TDLCI.        This  requires  as  well,  an  official  leWer  of  advice  from  your  previous  employer  of  the  said  change  in  assignee,  indemnifying  TDLCI  from  any  liability,  costs  and  damages  relaEng  to  the  unauthorized  redempEon  or  use  of  rewards  points  by  previous  representaEve,  with  malice  or  not.