Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Last month I wrote about the massive amount of complaints we receive about stays completed at SPG Legacy brands not posting to the account either for weeks or they never at all. Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too as we’ll try to […]
Category: Starwood
Bay Area Striking Marriott Employees Return To Work & Information About Contracts
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Seems that the strikes affecting Marriott hotels around the US for the past two months are finally over. The bay area employees that were the last to strike a deal returned to work on Wednesday pending vote on the tentative agreement. These strikes were highly disruptive for the hotels in question that were unable to […]
Marriott Data Breach – What You Need to Know + Do
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
If you haven’t yet heard of the Marriott Data Breach, you must be living under a rock. But, either way, here’s what you need to know about the incident, as well as what you should do now. Marriott Data Breach Last Friday, news broke that Marriott experienced a massive data breach spanning four years. Specifically, […]
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Read MoreMarriott Email: “Starwood Guest Reservation Database Security Incident”
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott made a news dump on Friday that their Starwood reservation database had been compromised and 500,000,000 reservation records had been leaked (read more here). Marriott promised to start informing affected members by email on the same day (European GDPR regulation requires companies to inform within 72 hours) and I just received the notice below (no […]
Up to 20% off dining with Marriott’s Members Dine More program
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
Marriott Rewards members can enjoy 10-20% off at participating restaurants across Asia Pacific, depending on their elite status tier.
Marriott SPG Database Hack Affecting 500,000,000 Guests (Or Reservation Records)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott today announced that it had identified unauthorized access to its database that contained information for guest reservations at Starwood properties. The unauthorized access had begun in 2014 and went until 2018. Potentially there are 500,000,000 guest reservations affected by this hack. Leaked information included name, email address, passport information, date of birth, arrival/departure information. […]
Act quickly: Get up to 42% cashback on a Marriott brand hotel stay
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
There’s an amazing opportunity to stack a 12% rebate with Ebates with the spend $500 get $150 back AMEX offer.
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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Read MoreMarriott Strike Continues On + Princeville Resort Update
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
The Marriott strike continues on in select markets, while it has ended in others. Plus, the former St. Regis Princeville’s future is beginning to take shape as Starwood Capital finally confirms certain details of their new Princeville resort. Marriott Strike Continues On The Marriott strike has or will come to an end soon in Boston, […]
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Read MoreMarriott Rewards Legacy SPG Brands Free Nights Offers For Middle East & Africa Through December 31, 2018
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has now brought back the popular third, fourth and two nights free on a six night stay-offers in the Middle East and Africa (no longer available in Europe) for stays at legacy Starwood brands through December 31, 2018. The offer offer is theoretically only valid for Mastercard holders but this has never been […]
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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Read MoreSt Regis Princeville is Leaving Marriott + Strike Update 3
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
Last week Friday I reported on the confirmed sale of the St. Regis Princeville. However, a reader left a comment with additional information. And thanks to this info, we now know that the St Regis Princeville is leaving Marriott. I also have an update on the Marriott Hawaii strike. St Regis Princeville is Leaving Marriott […]
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Read MoreStarwood Capital Confirmed as Buyer of the St Regis Princeville
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
At the end of July, I reported on the supposed sale of the St. Regis Princeville. However, at the time, neither of the parties involved would confirm the sale. But, now Starwood Capital confirmed as buyer of the St Regis Princeville. A few months ago, when this story first came out, a lot of noise […]
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Read MoreReview: The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas – Timeshare Edition (Maui, Hawaii)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
As you may have read in a previous post, I had an amazing time at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas courtesy of a great offer from Westin Vacations and American Express. As I mentioned before, the concierge made me an [additional] offer I couldn’t refuse: 7,000 SPG Starpoints for sitting through their timeshare presentation. So what […]
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Read MoreMarriott Hawaii Employees Go on Strike
Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel
First came Boston, then came San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, San Diego, and Detroit. And now, Marriott Hawaii employees go on strike too. Strike in Hawaii Marriott has a lot of properties in Hawaii, especially after the merger with Starwood. However, on Monday, October 8, only 2,700 Marriott Hawaii employees went on strike. That’s because, […]
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Read MoreReader Question: St. Regis Massage “Therapist” Offered Happy Ending – What Should Do?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A friend of mine tagged me on to a post on Facebook where he was contemplating what he should do after he was offered a “happy ending” at St. Regis hotel in China during a massage. Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook or use Twitter and include photos too. […]
Marriott Rewards Terms & Conditions Update September 26, 2018
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott Rewards has updated the Terms & Conditions governing its loyalty program effective September 26, 2018. There are only two minor changes this time affecting points to miles conversions. You can access Marriott’s page for these points to airline conversions here. READ MORE: Marriott Rewards Rate & Bonus Points And Miles Promotions Here are the […]
Amex Expands Refer-a-Friend Program, Increases Welcome Bonuses on Some Cards
For years, a good way to earn some occasional bonus miles or points was to refer your friends and family to credit cards that you personally had. Several banks offer refer-a-friend bonuses when your friend or relative (or internet stranger) uses your referral link to get approved for a specific credit card. Typically, you had …
Read MoreHow to Donate Your Miles and Points to Support Hurricane Florence Victims
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I know watching the news stories about the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence can make you feel helpless. The scope of this event just causes you to feel numb and you want to do something but don’t know how you can help. Luckily, most of th…
Act Quickly: More Ways to Use Marriott Rewards Points in the Maldives
While some issues remain with the SPG and Marriott Rewards merger, there has been recent progress for those looking to jump on the limited-time opportunity to book some previously out-of-range SPG suites and villa properties for just 60,000 Marriott Rewards points per night — or 48,000 points per night on a five-night stay. TPG staffers have successfully …
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