"IBM (US) Hilton code 0901452 is the domestic US IBM Hilton code. Same enforcement profile as the International IBM code: low US domestic verification rate (well under 10%) but higher at airport corridor properties known for corporate code abuse enforcement. London and European Hilton properties significantly increased enforcement post-2022. IBM's massive employee headcount and Hilton partnership status means the code is deeply embedded in Hilton's GDS system with occasional automated audit flags for first-time users."

"One thing I am curious about is whether the hotel CRM shows the booking channel. Most true corporate travel is booked through something like Concur, AMEX GBT, CWT, etc. If the agent sees the booking come through one of those channels with a person's name on it and then gets a card or photo ID (not corporate ID) from said person, it's a pretty low fraud risk. But if it is a reservation through the hotel's channels using just a typed-in code, then I'd think they would have reason to be more strict in seeking proof of affiliation."

"I don't know what will happen if these hotels, car rental companies, or other providers start asking for corporate identification. It seems problematic. Hopefully it will be that only a few locations, of a few brands, are demanding identification and for a specific reason."