FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - "Taste of Gold/Platinum" promotion and Platinum challenge [Merged threads]

Nov 10, 2017, 2:27 pm

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RogerD408

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Originally Posted by nfg05

When I signed up for the platinum challenge, rep told me that only bookings made direct with Marriott (marriott.com, Marriott app) would count for the challenge.

I am forced to book through Amex Travel (Deem front-end on Amex GBT Corp Travel Agency).

Seems crazy that they wouldn't count stays booked via corporate travel agency, anyone had experience?

I do believe they will recognize corporate booking services as well. It's easier for the reps to remember just MR bookings and not the ever long list of exceptions.