hailstorm

As opposed to using an IBM or Toshiba corp code when you aren't eligible for it?

rehoult

Yes. Consider robbing a store vs robbing a Salvation Army Santa. One is page 9 in the newspaper, the other is the lead story on the 6pm news. Neither are good, but one is definitely worse than the other.

Vinodavid

actually yes

hailstorm

For your "robbery" analogy to be appropriate, there would need to be a defined limit of dates that Make-A-Wish foundation employees could use for official business stays, in order that something be "stolen" from them. Is that the way that these corporate contracts work?

And if it is stealing, who gets to draw the arbitrary line between "good stealing" and "bad stealing"?

And is using knowledge of this rate to negotiate a better rate for yourself also "stealing"?

Vinodavid

I would agree that the "stealing" comparison might be a bit much.

I would be more comfortable comparing it to impersonating a business man vs. impersonating an aid worker.

When confusing situations like this arrise, I like to think "what would George Costanza do".

peteropny

Ok people, another reminder, we've discussed the ethics of using these codes in the past and now "good" vs "bad" "stealing". A consensus will never be reached on this subject, please discontinue this discussion line, future posts may be deleted.

Thanks.

Peteropny - comod - hyatt

tfung

checked out the make a wish code at a random hotel and this is the rate description that came out.. Seems quite specific:

Rate Description:
Special negotiated rate. Valid for Wish related travel, including non-group travel for employees as well as for families being granted wishes. -Reservations must be booked by a MAW employee - families cannot book their own reservations. -MAW employee must provide CR number. -Guest must provide proof of Wish related travel at check-in. -Families will have a letter from Make A Wish to present upon check-in. -Employees will present an employee ID or a Make a Wish Foundation business card at check in.

sophiegirl

Not sure how many properties are participating, but below gave me a rate of $69 for 4 nights in greater Chicagoland this weekend...

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS....Let us be home away from home for you or your friends and family as you enjoy time together over the holidays.

Rate is valid: 16-25 Nov, 29 Nov-02 Dec, 6-9 Dec, 13-16 Dec, 20-30 Dec 2012 and 1 - 5 Jan 2013.

.Terms & Conditions
Offer valid between 8/30/12 and 1/5/13 on specific dates as listed: 16-25 Nov, 29 Nov-02 Dec, 6-9 Dec, 13-16 Dec, 20-30 Dec 2012 and 1 - 5 Jan 2013. Reservations are subject to availability and must be made in advance. Guest must request offer code HOLDY at time of reservation. Rate is per room, per night, excluding service charges, taxes and other incidental expenses. Rate is based on double occupancy and standard room accommodations. Additional guests may be subject to additional hotel charges. Additional charges apply to room-type upgrades. A limited number of rooms are allocated to this promotion.

hobo13

Was just looking at the GH Bangkok with the IBM rate. When you click on rate details:

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Rate Description:
IBM CORP ***DO NOT BOOK*** Per IBM policy all travelers are required to make their reservations via the online booking tool or through the authorized Travel Agency This company has a volume pricing agreement with specific Hyatt Hotels. -Rate includes Internet access in room -6 pm cancellation

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So say someone was eligible to use the IBM rate as a contractor. And has the credentials to prove it. But clearly they don't book through the designated travel agency and instead use hyatt.com. Then what?

hailstorm

Do you expect any of us to be able to give a definitive answer?

hobo13

This is FT. Make something up!

But in reality, I figure somebody has been in that situation.

hailstorm

An IBM contractor (and apparently Flytertalk fanatic) who, for whatever reason, has eschewed the process that IBM has explained to them, and instead searched out the forbidden code and booked a room at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok on hyatt.com, ignoring all the warnings against doing so in the process?

Should be around any second now.

Vinodavid

Starwood Codes

I am going to throw up some Starwood codes on this forum to go along with the Marriott, Intercontinental, and of course Hyatt codes that are already here.

If anyone wants to add to them please feel free.

IBM 18000
Raytheon 9753
Boeing 5171
Sony 12698
MHUSA 256547
SWS 340519
Fed Rooms 295936

Bon Chance

TrojanHorse

I work for a large company as well and we have the same rules however for a variety of reasons, I use the public hotel chain website to book rooms probably more often than not and have never been questioned; there are a bunch of reasons why one would do this so I wouldn't think twice about it


thanks but why did you post these here again?

crystak

That rate is asking to be used .

Why on earth have they got it on the website if they don't want people to book it? At least it should just say "Do Not Book" without listing the benefits.