Blast From The Past: SPG’s Minimum 1 Point Transfer Option To Top Up Airline Accounts

Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott SPGThis week I fondly remembered one of Starwood Preferred Guests most practical redemption options for Elite members, transferring as little as one point to airline partners. This helped a lot for evening out accounts that had an odd balance prior to making a redemption and was also a method to keep accounts active by converting […]

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Marriott Bonvoy 15 Elite Qualifying Nights From American Express Bonvoy Cards Have Now Posted!

Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Bonvoy Members should check out their accounts as the 15 Elite Qualifying Nights from their American Express Cards (and possibly Chase cards too?) have just posted for 2019. U.S. Credit card customers of the new Marriott Bonvoy products issued by American Express and Chase are entitled to a whopping 15 Elite Nights per year […]

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Marriott Rewards Award Category Changes March 5, 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Scrub Island ResortMarriott Rewards today announced award category changes that will take place on March 5, 2019. There are 258 hotels moving up one category and 37 that will move down. Marriott currently has 6,900 hotels open. These changes thus affect roughly 4.3% of properties. You can access Marriott Rewards here. Here are the changes: Number of […]

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LAST CALL: Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Based On 2018 Activity (Choose By February 7)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards Choice BenefitMarriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit that went dark unexpected in early January and was reactivated in mid month. Marriott then extended deadline until February 7, 2019 for members to make their choice. Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) launched Choice Benefit first for those staying 50 nights and later introduced second gift at 75 nights. Marriott […]

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Marriott Rewards Japan Up To 30% Off Advance Purchase Rates

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards Japan SaleMarriott Rewards has launched an Advance Purchase Rate for stays at select hotels in Japan. Members that book anywhere 14 to 90 days in advance can save up to 30% off of their stay. You can access this offer on Marriott’s website here. Here are the participating hotels: Conclusion Something to consider if you are […]

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Any Marriott Rewards Lifetime Status Issues?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards Lifetime StatusMarriott Rewards yesterday processed Lifetime Platinum Premier (soon Titanium) statuses to those that qualified under the legacy rules that were in place only for 2018. When I wrote a piece yesterday morning (read more here), Marriott had at the time processed the status for my legacy Marriott Rewards account but hadn’t for my SPG one […]

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Compensation Clinic: Aloft London Excel

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Compensation Clinic Aloft ExcelA LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a Compensation Clinic-case from a stay at Marriott affiliated Aloft property in London that had rented out their pool to “Waterbabies”. Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. We’ll try to cover a Compensation Clinic case here once […]

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Marriott Rewards Lifetime Platinum Premier (Soon Bonvoy Titanium) Status Posted!

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime TitaniumA LoyaltyLobby reader alerted us that his Marriott Rewards (soon Bonvoy) account has changed today from lifetime Platinum to Platinum Premier (soon Lifetime Titanium) and so had my Marriott Rewards one as well. Members had until the end of 2018 to qualify for this Platinum Premier lifetime status that is no longer available. Going forward […]

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SPG American Express Cards Moving Under Bonvoy Branding

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

SPG Amex RefreshAmerican Express today announced changes to its SPG card portfolio that is moving under Marriott Bonvoy branding effective February 13, 2019. Card design is changing among some of the benefits. You can information about available cards below. You can access Amex’ page for Bonvoy products here. Here are the changes in a nutshell: New Card […]

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Marriott Has Finally Updated SPG Members 2019 Status Based On Legacy Qualification Criteria

Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards has finally managed to update former SPG members accounts with the appropriate status extension and lifetime status appropriation if they qualified with 25 stays at SPG brands in 2018. SPG/Marriott has previously implemented an exception that allowed SPG members to qualify for their 2019 status based on legacy criteria of the original program […]

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W Beijing Chang’an Exits Marriott System On January 31, 2019?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

W BeijingSeems that yet another legacy Starwood property is heading for Marriott system exit on January 31, 2019. W Beijing that opened its doors back in October 2014 no longer accept reservation past January 31 on Marriott’s website. There is no note on the website that the hotel would be leaving the system or being reflagged. […]

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LAST CALL: Marriott Rewards Japan, Korea & Guam Up To 25% Off Flash Sale For For Stays Through April 30, 2019 (Book By January 20)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards Japan Korea Guam SaleMarriott Rewards & SPG launched on Monday a 7-Day up to 25% off Flash Sale for stays at participating hotels in Japan, Korea & Guam that is about to end. The sale is valid for stays through April 30, 2019 and must be booked by this coming Sunday January 20. You can access this offer […]

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Starwood SPG App Will Be Deactivated On 13 February 2019, Requiring To Download Marriott Application!

Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

The SPG App is now displaying a warning notice upon login that it will be discontinued on February 13 when Marriott’s new BonVoy program goes live. Customers who wish to use the app functionality for their Marriott accounts will have to download their app in order to use that one instead. Marriott has already announced […]

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Reader Question: Buying Hotel Or Airline Status From A Website? Is this For Real?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Reader Question Status For SaleA LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a link to a website that appears to be selling airline and hotel statuses for cash. Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. We’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several times a week. Here’s the […]

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Marriott Bonvoy Officially Launches On February 13, 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Bonvoy LogoMarriott today finally made the official announcement of the combined name for the existing programs (Marriott Rewards, SPG & Ritz Carlton Rewards) Bonvoy that we have known already since late November (read more here). The logo that was published previously on trademark applications (read more here) was unveiled too. The new program name will replace […]

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Top Hotel Promotions January 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

InterContinental Koh SamuiHere’s look at the top 5 most lucrative hotel promotions that you can take advantage of this month. Remember that it really pays to take advantage of bonus and promotional offers from hotel loyalty programs. You can supercharge your point earnings! 1. Hilton Honors Points Unlimited Promotion + Buy Points Bonus + The Sales Hilton […]

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Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Is Back Online (Choose By February 7, 2019)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards Choice BenefitMarriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit that went dark unexpected in early January is now back online and members have extended deadline until February 7, 2019 to make their choice. Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) launched Choice Benefit first for those staying 50 nights and later introduced second gift at 75 nights. Marriott Rewards incorporated this […]

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Marriott Rewards Japan, Korea & Guam Up To 25% Off Flash Sale For For Stays Through April 30, 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards Japan Korea Guam SaleMarriott Rewards & SPG have launched 7-Day up to 25% off Flash Sale for stays at participating hotels in Japan, Korea & Guam. The sale is valid for stays through April 30, 2019 and must be booked by January 20. You can access this offer on Marriott’s website here. Here are the participating cities: Conclusion […]

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Marriott Rewards Triple Points For Dining At Three Bangkok Hotels Through February 10, 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards Dining Bangkok OfferMarriott Rewards has launched new dining promotion for Westin, Marriott Sukhumvit and Marriott Queens Park hotels in Bangkok through February 10, 2019. Members can earn triple points for their F&B expenses at select venues (30 points per USD charged) in addition to the 10%, 15% or 20% discount that depends of elite status that you […]

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UPDATE: Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Selection Extended Through February 7, 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Selection Under UpdateStarwood Preferred Guest (SPG) launched Choice Benefit-award first to those that reached 50 nights and later introduced second option at 75 nights. Members could choose from variety of gifts from Suite Night Awards (SNA) to free night certificates. Marriott Rewards introduced this to the combined program this year and changed the gift options that members […]

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