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Old Sep 27, 2022 | 8:37 am
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In short, yes. I am a leisure traveler - when I had an employer who paid for the occasional business trip, I had to use my corporate card anyway. For international travel it is really nice to have Diamond status since properties abroad usually still offer substantial benefits to elites (breakfast, lounge, maybe room upgrades). The free night and airline credit are easy to use. There are a lot of resorts, so it shouldn’t be too hard to use the resort credit naturally, but there are also ways to fudge it. I have not used a Conrad/WA credit because it has been many years since I had the opportunity to stay at one. Just no opportunity - I don’t travel with a credit in mind. One day I am sure it will happen, but even without it the card is profitable for me.

Would be good to know more about your travel style. International or domestic? Resorts or roadside Hampton Inn?

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