Here Are the New Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Earlier this month, Marriott revealed its new loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy.  And now, we’re getting our first bits of information about the new  Marriott Bonvoy credit cards. Marriott Bonvoy, as we know, differs from the Marriott Rewards program relaunched in August 2018 only by name.  Mostly, as Platinum Premier Elite is becoming Titanium Elite and […]

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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…

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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 […]

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Reader Question: SPG Legacy Loyalty Qualification Criteria Not Honored By Marriott If Accounts Merged?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Marriott Where ToA 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 […]

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Marriott Rewards & SPG Program Merger Four Months Later

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Westin PerthMarriott Rewards & Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) started their very painful IT and program merger on August 18, 2018, although both (and Ritz-Carlton Rewards) got to keep their names for now (Bonvoy is coming soon – read more here). SPG accounts were moved to the Marriott Rewards platform and the Starwood reservation system has been […]

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Summary of global hotel systemwide bonus points promotions – December Edition

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of the systemwide bonuses that come from many of the big chain programs and also from the lesser known programs. In fact, right now it should be rare for you NOT to earn a …

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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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Marriott Legacy SPG Stay Posting Issue Resolved Or Not?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Le Meridien Ho Chi Minh CitySebastian yesterday wrote (access here) about his prompt stay posting experience with two Starwood legacy brands in Kuala Lumpur after many complaints from out readers and our personal experiences with long delays and non-postings. He thought that the issue with stay postings must have been resolved that I believe is incorrect. Seems that these two […]

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Update On SPG Legacy Qualification Criteria & Account Status (Incorrect Information From Marriott Customer Service) – It Gets Worse!

Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

Last week we wrote about a readers comment that Marriott provides customers with inaccurate information regarding status qualification by SPG legacy rules and the current account status. After we heard the same complaints from several members I decided to start my own inquiry as I have the same problem and would need a definitive update […]

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Marriott Hawaii and the Union Reach an Agreement!

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Finally!  After 51 days of striking, Marriott Hawaii and the Union reach an agreement!  Now, things can get back to normal, though we’ll have to see what lasting damage the strikes may leave behind. Strike History On October 8, 2,700 Marriott Hawaii employees at legacy Starwood properties walked off the job.  Their union, Unite Here […]

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Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for November

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for November! 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 li…

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30% Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you convert hotel loyalty program points until December 3 – Marriott/SPG included this time!

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

We see the return of yet another Aeroplan conversion bonus! Last seen in August, the hotel only transfer bonus is back and once again it is a 30% bonus. You have the make sure that you transfer enough hotel points to earn 5,000 Aeroplan Miles to get…

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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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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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Summary of global hotel systemwide bonus points promotions – September Edition

Written by Patrick Sojka @ Frequent Flyer Bonuses

One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of the systemwide bonuses that come from many of the big chain programs and also from the lesser known programs. In fact, right now it should be rare for you NOT to earn a …

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