Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Hotel loyalty programs and especially their members are facing a dilemma when it comes to the value of points balances and the low redemption value for hotel stays in times where rates came crashing down. While paid revenue rates for hotels in many parts of the world have dropped the the lowest levels in over […]
Tag: Marriott – Marriott Rewards
Compensation Clinic: The Plaza Seoul Autograph Collection Communication Issues
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Our Compensation Clinic is back in Seoul this week where I stayed at another Marriott property, this time at The Plaza Autograph Collection where I originally had a two night stay. 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 […]
LAST CALL: Marriott Bonvoy Award Category Changes March 5, 2019 + Cat 8 Pricing
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Bonvoy announced on February 8th award category changes that will take place tomorrow (March 5, 2019) along with the seasonal pricing and category 8 pricing that have been available until then at category 7 level. There are 258 hotels moving up one category and 37 that will move down. Marriott currently has 6,900 hotels […]
Where’s Marriott Bonvoy App?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott’s SPG app has been warning for weeks that the app is deactivated on February 13, 2019 and members should download the main Rewards app. Now, the app is supposedly dead and prompts that member should download new Marriott Bonvoy app from the Google Play Store. The only issue is that there is no such […]
Marriott Rewards Email: “Your Marriott Bonvoy Checklist Is Here”
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has been emailing select members over the past couple of days over the changes coming to the program this week. The subject line of the email is “Your Marriott Bonvoy Checklist Is Here”. I am not sure why they haven’t sent it to everyone because it clearly states that the award categories are […]
Marriott Rewards Award Category Changes March 5, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott 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 […]
Marriott Rewards Member Exclusive Offers For Bonus Points, Elite Nights & Free Nights Certificates February 2019 (Post Your Offers)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has brought back the popular SPG Member Exclusive Offers that were last run back in February 2018. Members (not all) have been selected one of the offers from bonus points, elite qualifying bonus nights to free nights certificates through May 31, 2019. Post your offer to comment section below. You can check your eligibility […]
LAST CALL: Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Based On 2018 Activity (Choose By February 7)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott 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 […]
Marriott Rewards South Africa 10% Off + 2,000 Bonus Points Weekend Stays Through April 22, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has launched a new offer for stays at participating hotels in South Africa through April 22, 2019. Members can save 10% off and earn 2,000 bonus points for stays over weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights) booked using promotional code M11. You can access this offer on Marriott’s website here. Here are the […]
Marriott Rewards Autograph Collection South Africa 20% Off + 2,000 Bonus Points Through April 22, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has launched a promotion for stays at Autograph Collection hotels in South Africa through April 22, 2019. Members can save 20% and earn 2,000 bonus points for weekend stays (some require two nights) booked using promotional code M11. You can access this offer on Marriott’s website here. Here are the participating hotels: Cape […]
Marriott Rewards Japan Up To 30% Off Advance Purchase Rates
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott 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 […]
Marriott Rewards Birthday Bonus Continues In 2019!
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has awarded select members elite night credit on their birthday month for years and seems that this tradition continues in 2019. A LoyaltyLobby member forwarded us the email above that he just received from Marriott for the first time (hadn’t received previously). You can access Marriott’s page for Birthday bonus here. Note that […]
Any Marriott Rewards Lifetime Status Issues?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott 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 […]
Compensation Clinic: Aloft London Excel
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A 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 […]
Marriott Rewards Lifetime Platinum Premier (Soon Bonvoy Titanium) Status Posted!
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A 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 […]
Marriott Rewards BreakAway Rate For Worldwide Use
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has for years had XML-rate plan that has allowed business travelers to enjoy discounts on their weekend leisure stays. The terms state that this rate is available for stays Thursday to Sunday and Friday or Saturday night is required. You can access this offer on Marriott’s website here. Note that there are properties that […]
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 […]
Marriott Rewards Europe Winter Up To 30% Off Through April 28, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has launched a Winter sale for stays in Europe through April 28, 2019. Members can save up to 30% off their stays that are booked using promotional code M96. You can access this offer on Marriott’s website here. Here are some featured destinations by Marriott: Conclusion Spring or fall is the best time […]
W Beijing Chang’an Exits Marriott System On January 31, 2019?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Seems 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. […]
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 & 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 […]