Recap: Don’t Lie, $500 Million Sheraton Investment & More

  • Dear Travel PR, Don’t Lie by View From The Wing. Couldn’t agree with this more. I’ve got a mental list of the media departments that give frequent untruthful answers. It’s actually interesting in that the way the lie is so consistent that I’ve actually been able to use it to confirm a piece of information before (e.g “that’s definitely not happening” = that is happening).
  • Marriott to revamp Sheraton Hotels brand with major makeover by USA Today. $500 million in upgrades, not bad at all!

 

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Jason Smith
Jason Smith (@guest_603217)
June 7, 2018 14:38

I got lied to by Southwest Airlines, I was flying on a plane that got delayed because of mechanical difficulties and they announced they were giving everyone $100 vouchers, they went in alphabetical order and they got up to G in the alphabet and the new plane finally arrived so they announced anyone who didn’t get their voucher call this southwest number after the flight and they will send you the voucher, I got home and called the next day and customer service said they don;t know anything about a voucher.

Krista J
Krista J (@guest_603242)
June 7, 2018 15:36

Reminder: Video every interction that occurs on or near an airplane.

MarcoPolo
MarcoPolo (@guest_603146)
June 7, 2018 12:13

What is more worrying is that Mulvaney is also the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Curmudgeon
Curmudgeon (@guest_603143)
June 7, 2018 12:07

I wonder how many Sheratons will leave the brand instead of upgrading. Since the article stated that Sheraton makes up a large chunk of Starwood’s portfolio, it will be interesting to see if Marriott paid a bunch of money for hotels that end up leaving.

JF
JF (@guest_603122)
June 7, 2018 11:14

Got a dilemma I’d like some input on, not sure where to post it as I don’t reddit.

I’m wanting to apply for the CSP for P2 to use a referral link, and because P2 is at 3/24 I can either go for the Sapphire double dip now or just get the CSP now and try for a companion pass later in the year.

So would you all say the CSR or SW CP is more valuable? Our home airport is MCO so we can usually find good flights on SW.

MoreSun
MoreSun (@guest_603149)
June 7, 2018 12:18
  JF

Don’t be afraid to make an account on reddit and just use it once to ask a question on the Daily Q thread (https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/comments/8p9eoa/daily_question_thread_june_07_2018/) or the What Card thread (https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/comments/8ozpum/what_card_should_i_get_weekly_thread_week_of_june/). That said imho you need to sit down and do some math for your specific situation. Determine how much money you would save with a CP and compare that to the value you would get from the double dip. Go with whatever nets you more.

Jim
Jim (@guest_603164)
June 7, 2018 12:45
  JF

I think you already know where to post this question: you should join Reddit and ask in the daily questions section of the churning sub. This isn’t the appropriate place/article to ask for advice.

Jessica
Jessica (@guest_603262)
June 7, 2018 16:19
  JF

My adviise – Get the SW CP now- 1 personal and 1 business card. The business card doesn’t count towards 5/24 so you will still be at 4/24. Double dip the CSP and CSR later.

Debit
Debit (@guest_603117)
June 7, 2018 11:05

lying is perfectly ok and acceptable now. Someone ee all know has made it a habit and if some others don’t speak up and extract a price for lying then they shouldn’t care of others lie as well.

Leo
Leo (@guest_603158)
June 7, 2018 12:38

You’re finally admitting all your comments are lies!!! Thank you – finally! 😀

Josh
Josh (@guest_603115)
June 7, 2018 11:02

Clearly it’s going to be International House of Blockchain. Expect to see a 50% gain in their stock 😛

Phill
Phill (@guest_603124)
June 7, 2018 11:16

Ha…..nice one!

Lukas
Lukas (@guest_603114)
June 7, 2018 11:01

B stands for burgers.

Gadget
Gadget (@guest_603100)
June 7, 2018 10:18

IHOb – I am thinking this is just a publicity stunt. I doubt they will change the signage, docs, and menus just to flip their “P”. What’s next? WcDonalds?