Leisure rate code XML
Jun 22, 2005 | 9:15 am
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Leisure rate code XML
Does this code earn stay credit and points?
Jun 22, 2005 | 9:32 am
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I believe it will. I stay at a negotiated rate (negotiated by me) and I get stay/night/points.
Where this becomes and issue, IIRC, is in the use of Bonus Bucks and the like, where they stipulate "publicly available rates", which means, well, who really knows? Lots of discussion on this issue.
But as far as receiving points and stay credit, I think you're all right.
Where this becomes and issue, IIRC, is in the use of Bonus Bucks and the like, where they stipulate "publicly available rates", which means, well, who really knows? Lots of discussion on this issue.
But as far as receiving points and stay credit, I think you're all right.
Jun 22, 2005 | 1:41 pm
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I agree with BigLar, I believe it will.
Dec 4, 2005 | 11:12 am
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XML with Bonus Bucks?
So has anybody had - positivie or negative - experience using XML rate with Bonus Bucks?
The rate I'm getting at Frankfurt Marriott doesn't even state "ID required", it just says " Special weekend excape", the only thing concerning me is
"When You Check-in *
Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age)."
The rate I'm getting at Frankfurt Marriott doesn't even state "ID required", it just says " Special weekend excape", the only thing concerning me is
"When You Check-in *
Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age)."
Dec 4, 2005 | 11:58 am
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Originally Posted by slowly
So has anybody had - positivie or negative - experience using XML rate with Bonus Bucks?
The rate I'm getting at Frankfurt Marriott doesn't even state "ID required", it just says " Special weekend excape", the only thing concerning me is
"When You Check-in *
Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age)."
The rate I'm getting at Frankfurt Marriott doesn't even state "ID required", it just says " Special weekend excape", the only thing concerning me is
"When You Check-in *
Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age)."
Last edited by aaupgrade; Dec 4, 2005 at 12:04 pm
Dec 4, 2005 | 11:59 am
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I have never had a problem using XML at the Marriott Ledra Athens.. Used it probably 5-6 times, never asked for ID and did use Bonus Bucks once. No questions asked.
Dec 4, 2005 | 12:27 pm
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Well, aaupgrade, the Frankfurt Marriott lists 2 rates in response to XML code - EUR 116 - "Leisure Links rate" with the usual "ID required, etc" stuff - and the other one for EUR 119, "Special weekend excape", with no special requirements in the rules.
Dec 4, 2005 | 12:45 pm
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Well, slowly, while everything I said in my previous post was an attempt at light humor; it is none the less quite true.
Dec 4, 2005 | 5:17 pm
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Thanks dg4255 for the info!
Aaupgrade, I'm eager to assure you that I got the humor (if fear of being considered sense of humor impaired
), I just wanted to point out that - unlike usually with XML - the rate has nothing to do with the mythical "Leisure Links" (at least per rate rules).
Could you please take a look at the Fra Marriott site to see what I'm talking about?...
For example, Dec 9-11:
http://marriott.com/property/propert...RewardsNumber=
Aaupgrade, I'm eager to assure you that I got the humor (if fear of being considered sense of humor impaired
), I just wanted to point out that - unlike usually with XML - the rate has nothing to do with the mythical "Leisure Links" (at least per rate rules).Could you please take a look at the Fra Marriott site to see what I'm talking about?...
For example, Dec 9-11:
http://marriott.com/property/propert...RewardsNumber=
Dec 4, 2005 | 5:51 pm
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Slowly, I don't know what it is. But some sage advice, in veiled humor, provided a few posts back still stands. The only way you may be able to tell about this rate is to call Marriott reservations and ask them. While others can say they have used this rate and front desk people have not asked for ID, doesn't mean they won't for you. I would plan on the contingency of having to possibly pay the rack rate should they ask fro an ID.
Dec 4, 2005 | 6:45 pm
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Originally Posted by aaupgrade
Slowly, I don't know what it is. But some sage advice, in veiled humor, provided a few posts back still stands. The only way you may be able to tell about this rate is to call Marriott reservations and ask them. While others can say they have used this rate and front desk people have not asked for ID, doesn't mean they won't for you. I would plan on the contingency of having to possibly pay the rack rate should they ask fro an ID.
Dec 5, 2005 | 11:55 am
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I stayed at the Chancery Court in London in October - three nights using XML, one night at the government rate. I used one bonus buck certificate; no questions asked. I got point for all the nights.
Dec 13, 2005 | 1:15 am
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Working for Leisure Links
Are you sure this is for EMPLOYEES of Leisure Links? I thought that it was part of the Travel Industry's discount rates. I get a trade publication through a side business and have seen the name (not the code, though). Anyone know for certain? XML sure does have good rates!
Dec 13, 2005 | 8:19 am
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I was always under the impression that XML was a publicly-available promo rate. I had assumed that "Leisure Links" was some online site, promo, or whatnot. I never associated it with someone's corporate rate. Wouldn't that be shock at check-in... "Sorry, this rate is for employees of Leisure Links, Inc." 
Dec 13, 2005 | 8:41 am
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I always get the XML rate through an specific website tailored for my company. I would think that this rate is to give other enterprises employees some sort of discount rather than the straight enterprise negotiated rate.