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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 4:08 pm
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
How so?
Some will require a letter from the company stating that the stay is for business purposes (usually if the rate booked is not a contracted corporate rate). However, this can be circumvented by someone making up such a letter on company letterhead paper.
Why?
Because most people travelling for their work on business have their company re-imburse them for their hotel expenses. And the employee doesn't normally "pick-up the tab" for them by using their award points.
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