Originally Posted by
Kacee
.. better commission on non-FHR bookings,...s.
The quotation attributed to the hotel employee suggests that this is
technological limitation, not a financial decision.
...getting backend and billing information from hotels participating in this program so that they can introduce two benefits:
Offering 5x points on Fine Hotels & Resorts bookings with the Amex Platinum Card
The current benefit applies only to
prepaid hotel stays booked through Amex Travel. Most FHR stays are
postpaid. American Express needs a way to track an FHR booking from reservation through to a specific card transaction.