Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Well, as rumors have suggested for the past couple of months, Marriott Rewards will become Marriott Bonvoy in February. In a press release yesterday, Marriott made official the much-rumored new loyalty program name, Marriott Bonvoy.  And to that, I ask, really?  Is this the best you could come up with, Marriott?  As is the case with […]

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Marriott Rewards Category 8 is Delayed Till March

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

When Marriott combined Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and SPG back in August, they said a new redemption chart would take effect in 2019.  However, it appears that’s no longer going to be the case, at least for now.  Especially since Marriott Rewards Category 8 is delayed till March. According to Gary Left, someone over at […]

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The New Marriott Rewards in Hawaii

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The new Marriott Rewards program came together last month.  And now, we finally know how most things have played out.  So lates take a look at the new Marriott Rewards in Hawaii, and what it could mean for your next visit to the islands. The transition to the new Marriott Rewards hasn’t exactly been smooth. […]

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Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for October

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for October! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this monthIf none of the offers lis…

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Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Joins Marriott Rewards

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach opened two years ago with the completion of the Ewa Tower.  And now, the property is getting ready to open their second and final phase, the Diamond Head Tower.  But, in even better news, the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki joins Marriott Rewards, adding another option for members on Oahu. The Property […]

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Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for September

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for September! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this monthIf none of the offers l…

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September 20 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Rewards – 2,500 Bonus Points for stays in New England

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

The Highlight: Marriott Rewards2,500 Bonus Rewards Points for stays on Thursday-Sunday nights (Friday or Saturday required) at any one of 11 hotels in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York or Rhode Island. Full De…

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Marriott SPG Ritz-Carlton MegaBonus – Earn up to 3,000 Bonus Points per stay of 2+ nights Worldwide

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

We finally have the very first global systemwide promotion from the combined Marriott/SPG/Ritz-Carlton program. Taking the name of Marriott’s global moniker, MegaBonus, the new bonus rewards multiple night stays along with multiple brand stays. Ideally…

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Earn 35% Bonus Aeroplan Miles when converting points from Marriott/SPG between Sep 13-18

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Aeroplan reached out to the frequent flyer blogger community last night with this exciting news about a much awaited transfer bonus from Marriott/SPG. It’s been six months since we’ve last been able to convert Marriott/SPG points to Aeroplan with a …

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Marriott Choice Benefit is Now Live

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

As we continue to struggle through the Marriott+Starwood+Ritz-Carlton program integration, we’re finally starting to see pieces fall into place.  Case in point, the new Marriott Choice Benefit is now live! While not new for Starwood members, the Marriott Choice Benefit program is a new thing for Marriott loyalists such as myself.  And it’s the one […]

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Marriott Rewards Program Integration Weekend

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Well, we’re finally past the Marriott Rewards program integration weekend!  But things don’t appear to be over yet.  No, things are still a mess. Integration day has been something I’ve been looking forward to and dreading for quite some time now.  I knew that integration would bring with it tons of changes that both SPG […]

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New Marriott Rewards Launches on August 18

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Lately, Marriott’s launch date for the new combined program has become vague.  However, yesterday, Marriott finally specified an exact date.  And so, the new Marriott Rewards launches on August 18, 2018. The announcement came via a post on Marriott Rewards member community, Marriott Insiders.  And, aside from announcing a date, the post also went over […]

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Marriott Rewards Premier Business Visa Changes

If you’re a Marriott Rewards business credit card holder, there are some changes you need to know about.  Specifically, significant Marriott Rewards Premier Business Visa changes are coming soon. Frequent Miler dug up some changes coming soon to the Marriott Rewards Premier Business Visa card from Chase.  These changes will go into effect in a […]

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Preview of some new redemption rates with the combined Marriott Rewards-Starwood Preferred Guest program

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Today Marriott released the redemption rates of 100 of their top hotels in the newly combined program that launches this August. Last week we brought you most of the details of the new program in these two posts:Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred …

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Further details to the combination of the Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest and Ritz-Carlton Rewards Programs

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

 On Monday we brought you the majority of the details of the unification of the Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest and Ritz-Carlton Rewards programs. Some details were not provided to us in advance which are now on Marriott’s website th…

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New Marriott Rewards Award Chart Predictions

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

We don’t yet know how Marriott will price individual properties under their new program.  However, these are my new Marriott Rewards award chart predictions. Monday gave us our first glimpse into the structure of the new Marriott Rewards program.  And, there is a lot of information to digest, touching almost every aspect of the program.  […]

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The New Marriott Rewards – a Marriott Loyalist’s Take

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Yesterday, Marriott finally provided details on the new Marriott Rewards Program.  And, honestly, from a Marriott Rewards loyalist perspective, these changes aren’t good. Did you watch Marriott’s announcement regarding the integrated rewards program yesterday?  I tried, but after watching 15 minutes of filler, I gave up.  Seriously?  What were you thinking, Marriott?  Thankfully, Ben over […]

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Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest come together with the announcement of one set of benefits

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

There have been lots of rumours and some spoilers floating around the frequent traveller blogs and forums about today’s announcement from Marriott International. Some of those rumours are true while some others are not. Invites went out to select p…

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