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Old Sep 8, 2010, 3:48 pm
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Boraxo
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Originally Posted by happymommy
Honestly, it is GOOD for Marriott to offer this perk. In our case, they will make extra money for him holding small meetings at the Marriott that he's staying at.

Thanks!
Funny isn't it when the perk works exactly as intended. Marriott gets additional revenue, and a few MR members increase their status.

Sad that a few resentful souls don't seem to like the fact that there will be a few more Plats in the mix next year.
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