Originally Posted by Happy

Because Marrriott Elites do not get the destination fee waived. Other programs do. Got it?

Or because you only know about Marriott therefore have no idea how other programs might treat their elites BETTER than BonVoy?

FYI those friends actually are LT Titaniums earned via the one time SPG conversion. Sure they know what the heck Marriott has been Bonvoyed their elites since then. Good for you though that you do not notice it as you dont care about other programs and the improvements.