Quite naturally, a high percentage of comments here have to do with what many of us feel are shortcomings in the MR program and in other aspects Marriott operations/policies in that need to be addressed.

I would caution, however, against drawing the wrong conclusion. What frequently gets discussed here are only the "squeaky wheels".

I can only speak for myself, but I think its safe to say that the majority of participants in this forum would agree with me that Marriott is still the best in the business. We understand that the company is not perfect, but the hope is that by expressing our concerns, corrections might be made.

As for me, personally, I feel that Marriott consistently offers a better product and a better price-value relationship by far than any competitor. On top of that....recent major points devealuations notwithstanding....the MR program also is tops in terms of perks and benefits offered.

Room for improvement? Absolutely! Do I feel "squeezed"? Hardly!