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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A New Departure Fee, The Airplane Window Controversy, How Not To Overvalue Points & more…
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. Tom from Disney Tourist Blog visited the newly ren…
Marriott Rewards to be rebranded as Marriott Bonvoy – what’s changing?
Written by Matthew Chong @ The MileLion
Bon Voyage to Marriott Rewards, and hello to Marriott Bonvoy on 13 February 2019.Source
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. […]
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 […]
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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Read MoreMarriott Bonvoy Officially Launches On February 13, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott 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 […]
Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Is Back Online (Choose By February 7, 2019)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott 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 […]
Earn 75,000 Bonus Points And Get A $0 Introductory Annual Fee With The Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card With This Referral Offer!
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Offer Disclosure: This offer is a referral offer and available only for a limited time. I may be compensated if you sign up for this offer through this referral link. Note that I only recommend referral offers on cards or card families that I myself carry. Thank you for supporting this site. Cheers! Earn 75,000 Bonus […]
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Read MoreReview: Aloft Munich (Munich, Germany)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
In 2018, I checked a number of bucket-list items off my list, including Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The following is my review of the hotel I stayed at for Oktoberfest, the Aloft Munich. Review: Aloft Munich (Munich, Germany) Location I straight-up chose the Aloft Munich because of its location. That, and its point redemption value of course […]
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Read MoreEarn 3X points on hotel dining with Marriott’s Members Dine More program
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
Earn 30 points per US$1 at selected properties for dining transactions made by 10 Feb 2019.Source
Marriott Rewards Triple Points For Dining At Three Bangkok Hotels Through February 10, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott 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 […]
UPDATE: Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Selection Extended Through February 7, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Starwood 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 […]
UPDATE: Marriott Rewards & SPG Choice Benefit Selection Under “Maintenance”
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Starwood 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 […]
LAST CALL: Marriott Rewards & SPG MegaBonus In More Places For Stays Through January 31, 2019 (Registration Closes January 7)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards & SPG launched their first combined MegaBonus on September 26 that is valid for stays through January 31, 2019. The registration for this offer, however, closes on January 7. Marriott Rewards members can earn 2,000 bonus points for stays of two nights or longer and an additional bonus of 1,000 bonus points per […]
Marriott Bonvoy Logo Unveiled
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Worldwide has been granted the trademark for the Bonvoy figurative logo below that I assume that we should soon start seeing instead of Marriott Rewards/SPG/Ritz-Carlton Rewards. Marriott briefly had their production web page door left open with the Bonvoy name featured and they had applied for the regular trademark earlier for this name. You […]
A Look Back At Our Hotel Stays Of 2018
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Here we are, at the end of 2018. When looking back at our hotel stays from the past year, I get a sense of how we traveled and how it compared to previous years. I make travel decisions based on how I think we travel but if those trends are changing, I…
Remember To Choose Your Marriott Rewards Or SPG Choice Benefit When Reaching 50 Or 75 Nights
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) launched Choice benefit awards years ago to get members to stay minimum of 50 nights yearly and subsequently introduced second award for those staying 75 nights. The award selection has changed number of times. Marriott Rewards implemented this program to their members this year. They are not, however, emailing members about […]
Reader Question: SPG Legacy Loyalty Qualification Criteria Not Honored By Marriott If Accounts Merged?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us an email about yet another maddening situation with Marriott Rewards & SPG. 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. You can access Marriott’s page for […]
Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
Despite my recent trip to Utah being somewhat of a hardship for me, there was a silver lining. The conference I was to attend, which was also the hotel I’d be staying at, was a Marriott. The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek to be specific. A hotel, I’d learn, I have deeply conflicted […]
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