Thank for the feedback all... it is appreciated. Since there were a couple of points that were mentioned on a couple of posts, I'll refrain from quoting everyone and just hit on the the common themes.

Regarding the tracking of nights/DOW (day of week) stay pattern for a certain company; this is primarily done by the hotel - since we have solid data on who books what rate on what night. Most larger companies keep track of this data as well, through either an internal travel department or outsourced through a TMC (travel mgmt company). This is how the data is obtained and compared. Depending on the negotiated rate contract, the rate can be extended to the clients/vendors of the company. This is part of the negotiation process.

Some companies do dictate that business travel be conducted through a TMC. At times these rates are commissionable. When this does occur (a commission is required by the TMC), both the company and the hotel is aware of this and it is figured into the agreed upon rate.

I agree - we (my hotel) should be more consistent on checking IDs for rate discounts. Thanks for pointing that out - and I took your posts on this as requesting a consistent delivery of service and expectations from checking into a (my) hotel. Very good observation.

Thanks for the supporting posts as well - it is appreciated given the topic at hand.

Thanks all and, as always, your comments (not your 'onions') are welcomed