Originally Posted by
crazyarmadillo
Just to add also, the Hilton at LAX also gives diamond benefits, but not points if booked through an agent.
There is more to it than an agency being involved. All my business travel is through an agency (AMEX) and I get benefits for Accor, Hilton, Radisson, Strawberry, etc.
The issue is that BA holidays is using some extra special hotel rates, perhaps they are pre-purchasing a block or they are the end customer as far as the hotel is concerned, I'm not sure.