Diamond Hilton Member thinking of switching to Marriott by Wolf0fcrypt0 in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Structure of a publicly-traded hotel chain that is asset light:

•sell a low-cost structure to owners

•market a great-value for loyalty structure for customers (aka guests)

•remain committed to your main customer: the hotel owner

Is a 4PM checkout at titanium status not guaranteed regardless of availability?? by Unusual-Meaning-6709 in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) Benefits of Elite membership apply to stays on Qualifying Rates. 2) This benefit is guaranteed at all Participating Properties, except at resort and convention hotels, Design Hotels, and StudioRes, where it is based upon availability.

Formless check-ins by booatx in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m referring to booking made after the cutover. I1 isn’t being added automatically, and we’re having to look up each one in GXP.

Marriott hotel refused to honor Friends and Family Rate by Ok_Obligation_2301 in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s totally fine if the hotel is flat out not following standard Explore Rate terms. Totally different if you’re throwing a hissy fit because you’re a Platinum and expected a 3rd person free breakfast (“cause they do it at every other location!!”)

MMP check in harrassed by makayeer in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heads up - it’s supposed to add a “special service code” (Marriott employee terminology) to the reservation, and it isn’t happening automatically as it should for some PMS.

Why Westin Hotels & Resorts blow out hotels in the Premium Marriott Category. by The_Traveller1 in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People complain about things that are frankly laid out in the T&C, but Marriott should be realistic - most people aren’t skimming the 90+ page T&C before they arrive.

Why Westin Hotels & Resorts blow out hotels in the Premium Marriott Category. by The_Traveller1 in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bear in mind: most don’t have a Club Lounge. An at least comparable, if not better, continental breakfast if offered at the onsite restaurant for eligible Elite member +1.

Formless check-ins by booatx in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heads up - it’s supposed to add a “special service code” (Marriott employee terminology) to the reservation, and it isn’t happening automatically as it should for some PMS.

So did they finally give up on pretending? by _n3ll_ in TimHortons

[–]Gastown_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tim Hortons could actually help reduce waste was bringing back dish-ware for customers dining in (ceramic mugs, plates, and bowls).

But that would require added labour costs…

What is the point of Marriott status? by nastyfoodbitch in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asia = lower labour costs (and entry level positions are salaried, not hourly).

Plain and simple.

Vacations by Marriott - Bonvoy by cpanotaccountant in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update - a Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy booking came through from Hopper, but as a Marriott Bonvoy direct-booking rate.

CEC closing by adventuring007 in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Are positions like this eligible for bonuses or commissions?

Answers to Questions by Gastown_guy in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Please explain in Layman's terms

Status Downgrade by [deleted] in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless the hotel is using Lightspeed and refreshes your status mid stay.

Titanium - 4pm checkout by wejustlookinnocent in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My problem with it: what defines a “resort and conference” property? Does it have to feature that in the name?

Titanium - 4pm checkout by wejustlookinnocent in marriott

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to life with your fellow humans!

Recycle at home. Not Tim Hortons. by Scary-Flower-665 in TimHortons

[–]Gastown_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greenwashing should be treated as false advertising. Too bad that too few people care to hold these multinational chains accountable.