Originally Posted by
CCIE_Flyer
I've already pointed out the importance of at least elementary research, have I not? The domain is already in use (parked does not necessarily mean not at all in use) - for e-mail for a travel-related business. Now don't you think it important that Marriott toe the line that it's Marriott Bonvoy they lay claim to and that they are not in any way infringing upon anyone who may be using the Bonvoy name/brand in a stand-alone fashion? Completely different animals - capisce?
I think it explains why they would be scrupulous in referring to it always as the two-word phrase "Marriott Bonvoy". But as you say that's a different beast from, would they still try to acquire it. Granted, yes, we don't know what efforts they may have made along those lines and maybe the current owner wanted an extortionate amount, but are you saying you have inside info? Otherwise we're all speculating.
Originally Posted by
CCIE_Flyer
IEdit: As to the technical acumen bit, you might want to
research the first part of my handle.
Fair enough
And sure, maybe they're only using it for email (the MX records point to gmail), but then again, maybe they aren't. Unsurprisingly, merely elementary research isn't terribly conclusive in either direction.