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Old Dec 10, 2024 | 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by billdokes
Ok then I don't get it, what's the point of a) having a 'resort' fee and b) breaking it out if it's in the rate already?
1) Members don't earn any points on the scam fee.
2) OTAs don't earn a commission on the scam fee.
3) Hotels collect it on points bookings.

It's a win/win for hotel owners. Everyone else gets ripped off.

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