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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 4:29 am
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Originally Posted by RichardKopf
Second, SPG points/status are definitely earned if you booked through any travel agency in the world, as long as that agent makes the reservation i their CRS/GDS (global distribution system).
Trailfinders (UK) definitely don't work this way. I've used them a fair bit, including a few of Starwood properties. In all cases, the stays were refused by SPG as ineligible due to being booked through a 3rd party.
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