The Points Guy: We never accept free flights [merged TPG discussions]
Mar 5, 2019, 5:54 pm
#1036
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"We scoured Marriott’s list of category changes and found that 37 properties around the globe were moving down one category, meaning that you’re now required to spend fewer points for a free night than you would’ve been before."
If by scoured you mean, "Marriott sent us this list to help sell their credit cards in a deceptive manner...."
Scott Mayerowitz is doing journalism proud in the world that talks about how great Marriotts Bonvoy award chart changes is. That world is 1984.
Mar 6, 2019, 12:02 pm
#1037
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Lol:
"We scoured Marriott’s list of category changes and found that 37 properties around the globe were moving down one category, meaning that you’re now required to spend fewer points for a free night than you would’ve been before."
If by scoured you mean, "Marriott sent us this list to help sell their credit cards in a deceptive manner...."
Scott Mayerowitz is doing journalism proud in the world that talks about how great Marriotts Bonvoy award chart changes is. That world is 1984.
"We scoured Marriott’s list of category changes and found that 37 properties around the globe were moving down one category, meaning that you’re now required to spend fewer points for a free night than you would’ve been before."
If by scoured you mean, "Marriott sent us this list to help sell their credit cards in a deceptive manner...."
Scott Mayerowitz is doing journalism proud in the world that talks about how great Marriotts Bonvoy award chart changes is. That world is 1984.
Mar 6, 2019, 5:46 pm
#1038
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Mar 7, 2019, 4:43 pm
#1039
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"however, for better or for worse, I’m choosing to stick with Marriott (and I’m not the only one here at TPG)."
Wow I wonder how long before Marriott makes them remove the "for worse" #journalism
Wow I wonder how long before Marriott makes them remove the "for worse" #journalism
Mar 7, 2019, 8:14 pm
#1040
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Mar 11, 2019, 8:31 am
#1041
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Mar 21, 2019, 10:20 am
#1045
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Gary has jumped on the bash TPG for being in bed with Marriott bandwagon, but in a less TMZ sort of way:
No, TPG, Marriott Devaluations Aren’t Good for Members
Mar 21, 2019, 6:30 pm
#1047
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Uh oh, even a challenge to a twitter fight! Seo.. seo.. seo..
https://twitter.com/garyleff/status/1108764690686111746
https://twitter.com/garyleff/status/1108764690686111746
Mar 21, 2019, 8:52 pm
#1048
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Appears Brian has personally come out in the comments section to defend the journalistic integrity (not even being facetious) of the Bonvoy post, and now the site has shut down comments. One can only hope this is the beginning of the end of the content farm/marketing scheme that has ruined the usefulness of blogs, corrupted otherwise talented writers, and provided a platform for banks, Brian, and travel providers to get rich off customers who don't know better.
Mar 21, 2019, 10:31 pm
#1049
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Appears Brian has personally come out in the comments section to defend the journalistic integrity (not even being facetious) of the Bonvoy post, and now the site has shut down comments. One can only hope this is the beginning of the end of the content farm/marketing scheme that has ruined the usefulness of blogs, corrupted otherwise talented writers, and provided a platform for banks, Brian, and travel providers to get rich off customers who don't know better.
Industry trade press walk a fine line between reporting on the industry they cover honestly while neither getting in bed with the industry nor pissing the industry - who are the advertisers - off (hello, RenesPoints). TPG got in bed with the industry and it shows.
The fact that Brian showed up in the comments then turned them off says he may realize he effed up. Badly.
Mar 21, 2019, 10:50 pm
#1050
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I don't think we'll see long-lasting change. These guys and their ilk are basically not accountable to anyone and they're just looking for new customers who can sign up for a credit card on some lofty pretenses. They aren't looking to build a steady long-term reader base. Outrage is momentary and will fade.