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Marriott has sent out a communication to its Bonvoy frequent guest program members this week announcing the program enhancements for 2021 that will help many members to keep their status intact in this challenging travel environment.
Bonvoy members received a special notice to stop emailing specific employees who handle Ambassador requests because those addresses would be turned off and no longer monitored.
Late December Marriott Bonvoy has been emailing some (not all) members with targeted promotions for stays through March 31, 2021 and for once after like two years I received an offer as well.
In my case I got an offer for 18,000 points in three stages involving one night on a weekend with each stay and the promotion points have all posted promptly together with the stay.
Marriott Bonvoy has released its latest Escapes available for stays in the United States, Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America through February 14, 2021. You must book by Sunday.
Members can save 25%, and the non-member discount is capped at 20%. The offer is valid seven days a week at resorts and weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights) at urban hotels.
Unfortunately there has been a fire at the beautiful Andaman Luxury Collection Resort by Marriott in Langkawi, Malaysia and the property has been totally destroyed.
A crew of 40 firefighters has tried over a long period of time to get the fire under control which has pretty much gutted the resort.
It is the time of the year when it makes sense to check the airline and hotel loyalty programs you have status or collect points and miles to see if they are still relevant.
2020 was a blast for me in earning Hilton nights (100) and getting revenue towards the lifetime Globalist with Hyatt (70K base points).
Marriott Bonvoy suspended brand standards and Elite Member Benefit Guarantees in March 2020, and the suspension was extended several times and expired on December 31, 2020.
Marriott Bonvoy Elite Guarantees are again in place from today (January 11, 2021). Hotels need to offer breakfast and lounge alternatives (or bonus points) and welcome amenities (see the full list below).
Marriott Bonvoy has recently run several award discount promotions offering most hotels at the Off-Peak rates for a limited time.
Now, Marriott Bonvoy members can redeem Off Peak-awards at an additional 10% off through September 30, 2021, if booked by February 21.
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a program that allows members more to reach a higher status in light of the challenging travel environment. Marriott Bonvoy in 2020 extended statuses through February 2022.
Elite members will receive a 50% elite night credit boost based on the status earned in 2020, and the Ambassador spent $20,000 has been reduced by 30% ($14K).
Marriott today updated the Terms and Conditions of this Bonvoy guest loyalty program reducing the Ambassador requirement from $20,000 to $14,000.
The Ambassador program used to be invitation-only first with SPG, and later required 100 consumed nights within a calendar year. Marriott introduced a spending requirement of $20,000 in addition to the 100 nights.
Marriott on Sunday told Popular Information that it would pause political contributions to 147 Republican members of congress who were objecting the certification of election results.
Marriott’s political action committee (PAC) has traditionally favored republicans, Mr. Romney used to be a board member but has most recently given equally to both parties in the United States.
