‘Not Well-Liked at Delta, United, or Marriott’: What 23 Years of Travel Blogging Taught Me About VIP Perks (Or Lack Thereof)

And, generally speaking, I don't get better treatment because of this blog when I travel. Indeed, it's obvious by the frequency with which I have problematic stays and flights, that even if executives somewhere wanted to treat me better the execution on the ground just isn't there. I have only been recognized for the blog on-property at hotels 3 times in the 23 years I've been writing it. Oddly all of those were in 2016 and I don't believe it's happened in the last 8+ years. Continue reading ‘Not Well-Liked at Delta, United, or Marriott’: What 23 Years of Travel Blogging Taught Me About VIP Perks (Or Lack Thereof)...

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‘Not Well-Liked at Delta, United, or Marriott’: What 23 Years of Travel Blogging Taught Me About VIP Perks (Or Lack Thereof)

And, generally speaking, I don't get better treatment because of this blog when I travel. Indeed, it's obvious by the frequency with which I have problematic stays and flights, that even if executives somewhere wanted to treat me better the execution on the ground just isn't there. I have only been recognized for the blog on-property at hotels 3 times in the 23 years I've been writing it. Oddly all of those were in 2016 and I don't believe it's happened in the last 8+ years.

Continue reading ‘Not Well-Liked at Delta, United, or Marriott’: What 23 Years of Travel Blogging Taught Me About VIP Perks (Or Lack Thereof)...