Hilton Honors allows members to lock in top-tier Diamond elite status for life by meeting the following requirements:
Earn Hilton Diamond status for 10 (non-consecutive) years AND complete one of the following:
1. Complete stays totaling 1,000 paid and reward nights OR..
2. Earn 2 million base points.
Note, if you have a Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card you will receive complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond status with the card. The second requirement is much harder and you will need to stay at Hiltons QUITE A LOT to meet one of those. If you like Hilton Diamond status, just consider keeping your Aspire card. Even though it is $450, used correctly, the benefits of the card outweigh the fee. This is my plan, to keep my card and keep taking advantage of the lucrative perks and continue to be a Diamond member by virtue of having the card!