Marriott paid us for staying with them

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One reason to stay with a hotel chain, again and again, is a sense of familiarity and the guarantee that loyal guests will be looked after well. But what happens when a Marriott hotel forgets about your Platinum benefits and the hotel staff pretend all is well. Marriott Rewards has a compensation procedure in place for these service lapse.

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How the US Government Shutdown will affect your Travel?

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The US government shut down on Friday means thousands of “non-essential” federal workers will be forced to go on unpaid leave without sufficient funding. Here’s how the shutdown could affect your travel plans – from delay in Visas to passport controls to closure of national parks and other tourist sights.

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Airbnb Introduces Flexible Payments for Travellers

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Airbnb has introduced a new pay later option, with which it will offer customers the opportunity to book their stays with a 50% advance rather than the complete amount of booking. This should help those who plan their holidays much in advance since they will be able to save on blocking off a lot of money till arrival.

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