With the new point system with Marriott/SPG are they going to re evaluate hotels categories? Currently a cat 7 hotels are 35,000 points it looks like the new cat 7 standard is 60,000

Any solo traveller in San Francisco in the second week of September?

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Any one working in Wipro for UHG - United Health Group client. How is the work environment and technology stack. I might join there as a Architect at C1 band.

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

[New to London ask]
I have a super long tube travel to work like many I hope. What do you do in the tube? Any suggestions?

Anyone here travel solo to Ibiza? Would love to get recs on where to stay, which clubs and raves to go to, safety and such. TIA!

Anyone else not getting points / nights for recent Marriott stays? Account activity isn’t working in the app

Do any of you guys suffer from a Candida overgrowth? How do you cope? Traveling and all the eating out is making it really bad. I never eat anything with added sugar or drink alcohol.

29/M , I love to listen , cook and travel internationally.
I am looking for a Female who is funny, stylish and willing to try new things.

Any tips on affordable hotel, hostel or university housing for a short and last minute weekend trip in Toronto?

Thanks

27 F, Indian, Sunni Muslim, In USA from last 6 years. Works at Deloitte.

Open minded, eat halal, non-smoker, non- hijabi. Love to travel. Pray, Fast and give Zakah on regularly.

Willing to relocate anywhere in USA.

Rental car third party liability insurance: My credit card covers car insurance, but not third party liability insurance, so I generally get that from the car rental company at about $20 a day. Is there a cheaper way to do it? Recommendations?

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Anyone have referrals for American Airlines?? Trying to crack into the airline industry. Also, more than happy to team up by sharing connections and networking. Lmk!

When, if ever, do you add “Esq.” to your name outside of work?

I’m currently in a minor dispute with a company over a credit card overcharge and am wondering if I should have added “Esq.” to my signature in my complaint email lol.

Hello! Does bain provide initial accomodation, flight reimbursement and brokerage amount?

Considering a boomerang back to M&A consulting but don't want the 80% travel. What are you all's firm's expectations for travel post-COVID?

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

Does anybody know what the typical salary range is and total comp for someone starting out as an internal or external wholesaler? If you are one of these, can you share about your experience in terms of whether you liked it or not, work life balance, travel, etc?

I racked up about $20k in credit card debt due to a confluence of things happening at once (move, school expenses , etc ). I have a fair amount of paper assets but not a much free cash. Assets are down a decent amount with the current market cycle and I’d prefer not to sell them to cover the debt , although they easily could. Any suggestions how to handle the credit card debt without racking up tons of ongoing card interest?

Hello, Help needed finding a gorgeous destination for a real vacation ( no work). I picture myself sleeping, hearing the ocean, eating, walking along the beach and repeat. I live in GA and willing ...

South Texas 🐟,🐡and 🦈 check ur Thu travel plans ..heard possible delays. Safe travels

When does the recruitment cycle for the top20 firms end? I applied to many, heard back from one(which i later got rejected for). Do i still have a chance of hearing back?

Anyone know of any VC funds hiring analysts or associates in Europe region - preferably UK/Nordic/Netherland countries.

What kind of professional development/marketing-focused seminars/webinars/etc. has your firm offered that you found helpful?

Recommendations on healthy meal options while traveling.... has anyone tried any of the paleo meal delivery services?

Wealth of experience working in the Bay Area with pre ipo clients going through funding/ working on pitch books etc.

My hometown has a growing tech scene but little funding. Was thinking of parlaying these experiences and starting a bit of a consulting operations to connect the two

Anyone with insight on how I might go about doing this? Would love to chat!

I tutor for cfa if anyone needs help.

Brace yourselves…Mariah Carey’s Christmas album on repeat for 2 months is coming.

What are the best websites and youtube channels you can recommend for interview preparations ?
Tech : Java microservice developer
Yoe : 9

Thanks in advance

How does anyone finish an internship AND work at the same time 😔. Any jobs without a certification make no money and the burnout is awful so I can’t get experience before finishing my MA in clinical psych. But this is my dream.

I can't find a really interesting bowl here.

Does anyone know or be interested in an open-source bowl, for example?

Please suggest me good bowls 🙏

Should I ask for a sign on bonus if none was offered?

Thoughts on OMD chicago?

A hotel I stayed at for the weekend gave someone else my room key, I was working and the other person walked in. What should I ask in return? They also messed up my reservation -paid for 2 beds, got 1

amex platinum >>>> csr if you think about it

Am I more likely to get Audis/ Mercs or BMWs at Enterprise/ National or Hertz at San Diego airport?

Any luck extending your CC minimum spend deadline for the joining bonus? Its hard to meet $5k spend if things continue so.

Any marriott hilton fast track promo?? No SPG around where Im traveling

Does anybody have a referral link for Amex Platinum? - has to be UK based

Heading to Las Vegas for New Year's, any recommendations for hotels?

Has anyone tried to sell miles or points through one a site. I have a family member looking to do it and I had never looked into. Any experiences? Pros cons

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Used to be EXP on American, haven't flown them in a while and now no status. want to use miles for a flight, but they're charging $75 processing bc it's within 21 days. Any way around this?

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

Anyone fly southwest? Looking at the companion pass more and more.

Planning on staying in Japan in November for a week! Any recommendations on where to stay / things to do? Also, got some SPG points (<100k) I want to use!

Whose got the best amex referral bonus to offer? Looking to apply for gold, but maybe platinum.

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

Hilton 🐠 - what are your favorite properties to redeem points? What’s the best deal you’ve seen? Can be anywhere in the world. Interested in Waldorfs or Conrads that I can’t afford to pay in cash.

If I book a hotel with points will I get my points back if I cancel the reservation within the permitted cancellation timeframe ?

Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

SPG points to be used in January for vacation. Planning on going to Maldives. Is it worth it? Also, are there any other places around that area during January that I can make use of my SPG points?

Has anyone held AMEX Bonvoy cards in two separate countries? Would both link to your Bonvoy account?