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Apr 1, 2018, 9:24 pm

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Alex_I

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Originally Posted by felines3

My first post... Plat with Delta, lifetime plat with Marriott. Trying Sheraton for business trip to Japan for conference later this week. Learned that since reservation made through 3rd party, no points, no upgrade, no lounge, probably no free wifi... so no recognition of status, basically. Marriott doesn't care w....

This is rather typical for Japan. Stayed at a conference Westin, room was paid by organizers. No stay credit and no upgrade. Only got points by incidentals.