Hi,

First-time poster here, long-time reader...

I'm about to make *A platinum with US DM, and I'll be flying enough next year (2012) to probably make CP (monthly trips US to Asia should make it easy). I'm trying to determine which hotel program to pair with DMs. I've used Marriott and Hilton in the past, but don't have enough points or seniority with either to make for much loyalty.

Any thoughts?

Alternatively, I often enjoy staying in some of the better (boutique?) Asian hotels, but they don't generally give me much from a FF/loyalty perspective (especially given their footprint generally doesn't extend elsewhere.

Appreciate any input. Thanks!