My spending patterns have changed, but it's more due to my new employer's contracts that do not seem to be very brand-centric. For example, we have one Marriott property in EWR with a great rate. Most other towns we don't have any Marriott rates, but IHG and Radisson we seem to have good rates. Rather than being a Plat Marriott and/or Gold Hilton now I'm going to end up being 2nd tier in about 4 programs because of my company's hit and miss hotel contracts.