Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 18,104
The CAT changes are interesting and not all that devastating (at least compared to prior years).
the key inflection point for many is the Cat 4->5 which negatively impacts use of the free night certs. But I see very few hotels in this category.
on the plus side a few hotels in CA are dropping - I guess the benefit of reduced tourism LOL. China categories also dropping as US vacation visitors are nonexistent.
the only ones that may cause me pain are Japan, Andaz 5th NYC and of course my personal fav at Incline Village.