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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 11:55 am
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Originally Posted by yyzflyer
I think it dates from the pre-loyalty era where the Auto Associations' endorsement/recommendation mattered.
I think it goes a lot deeper than that. Yes, I am old enough to remember my Dad going to the AMA (Alberta Motor Association) to get the 'trip-tik' as well as the hotel guide before every family road trip, and it probably mattered back then to be featured in that guide pre-internet. I think the business model has evolved and the AAA/CAA entities are trying to show value to the members and the Chains want to tap into that massive install base of travelers.
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