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In case you missed it … I recently did an interview with Blake Landau of the site Customermanagementiq.com about social media.
Geographic illiteracy? You would expect some travelers to be geographically illiterate (“Is Hawaii in the United States?”). But have you ever come across someone in the travel industry — an agent, airline or hotel — who didn’t know the difference between Paris, France and Paris, Texas? Send me your story, and please don’t forget to include your full name, city and occupation.
In this issue. Hey, what happened to my SkyMiles? Plus, credit card fees gone wild and CityCenter’s Aria.
New posts
• Credit card charges gone wild: “international transaction fee” added to Puerto Rico purchase
• First look: Life in the CityCenter
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Christopher Elliott is the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. Critics have called it “eye-opening” and “inspiring” — it’ll “grab your attention and won’t let go.” Order your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes.
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