Originally Posted by
writetorich
First Gary Leff is a very sharp guy , But he is just speculating..
Regarding "Fortune" and "CNN Travel" -- for that matter , it's not really Fortune and CNN information being dispersed.
In the olden days of journalistic integrity, there would be huge disclaimer that this was an "advertorial" and "does not necessarily represent the view of the publisher."
All Fortune and CNN are doing is "prostituting" their brand quality out to credit card hawks.
Regarding TPG, it's no longer Brian Kelly. They have 20 or so neophytes , that I think know less than me. Again, Credit card peddlers.
Don't believe me?
Forbes five star.
It's pay to play.
A hotel can hire "forbes travel guide"
Pay for Forbes 4 star or five star rating! to advise them on how to achieve a five star rating!
I'm jealous of Gary getting AA miles at 42 basis points for tens of millions of AA miles,
I don't think the direct source AS, knows what AS is doing , much less any third party.
Look at the post i was responding to - someone panicking based on something another poster, completely unsourced, believes. My belief is at least based in some evidence, so I'd encourage people not to panic until we actually know.