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• My hotel burned down and every other place was full.

• Frequent Traveler University is now less than 4 weeks away!

• 20% bonus on purchased Lufthansa Miles & More miles throughout the month of September. I am not a buyer. (HT: Milepoint)

• TopGuest social media checkins no longer earn MGM M Life points.

• Why travel agents still exist. They’re great for complex trips and travel to obscure places. The number of travel agents have fallen, but their average incomes are on the rise.

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