Marriott Bonvoy has sent out emails today to Ambassador program members, extending them a gift and thanking them for business.
Ambassador members get a $100 gift certificate for hotel merchandise on the Marriott gift shop.
Giveaway: 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points!
While waiting for Marriott Bonvoy to launch the next global promotion and when you can buy their points at a 50% bonus and redeem at off-peak rates, we decided to launch a giveaway for 100,000 points!
The Giveaway is now open, and you must enter by 11:59 PM ET on Friday (December 11, 2020). We will announce the winner on Sunday (December 13).
Update: 5,000 Bonus Points For The Third Stay Of Marriott Bonvoy’s Q3 Global Promotion Just Posted
Previously readers have sent us questions regarding the Marriott Bonvoy global promotion that ended on November 10th and the 3rd stay bonus of 5,000 points that were still missing.
These missing 5000 points have just posted on members Marriott Bonvoy accounts so you can check and see if yours were credited too!
UPDATE: Westin Grand Vancouver Being Reflagged As Hilton Vancouver Downtown (Early Q1 2021)
Many hotels with mortgages are underwater, and some are taken over by lenders and closed down. Then some operators are not happy with their current brands and reflag hotels.
We reported last month that the Westin Grand Vancouver, Canada, will soon exit the Marriott system to become Hilton Vancouver Downtown. We have now received confirmation from the Hilton spokesperson.
Hotel Status Qualification Strategy for 2021/2022 After Reduced Requirements By Hilton & Hyatt
The bad business environment in the hospitality industry will likely be a prolonged issue and various hotel loyalty programs have already reacted, offering members to extend membership status for free or by easing qualification requirements in the coming year.
Both Hilton Honors and the World of Hyatt program have been on the forefront of putting customer friendly policies in place that will make obtaining status for the coming two years – all the way into 2023 – extremely easy.
Marriott E-Gift Card Purchase Issues This Time?
Marriott Bonvoy yesterday launched its most recent promotion to buy gift cards with a discount. Previous sales were plagued with issues from delayed fulfillment to purchases not going through.
My personal purchase yesterday went through smoothly (for the very first time – see below), and we would like to hear from readers who purchased some if orders are delivered or if they are facing any other issues.
Marriott Bonvoy Off-Peak Awards For 90% Of Hotels Through February 28, 2021 (Book By December 14)
Marriott Bonvoy introduced Off-Peak and Peak awards when the Marriott Rewards and SPG were combined back in 2018 (read more here), but the award type itself was delayed once and was finally launched in late 2019 (read more here).
Now, Marriott Bonvoy has made the Off Peak-awards available at 90% of hotels for stays through February 28, 2021, if booked by December 14.
Marriott E-Gift Cards 15% Off Cyber Monday Sale! (November 30 – December 1, 2020)
Marriott relaunched the sale of e-gift cards with a discount this past May (20% off) and was able to squeeze in a second one (15% off) late summer.
Marriott has Cyber Monday an e-gift card sale ongoing at 15% off but only for two days (November 30 – December 1, 2020).
Marriott Bonvoy Buy & Gift Points 50% Or 60% Bonus Until December 22, 2020
Marriott Bonvoy has decided to continue the offer to buy points with a variable bonus through December 22, 2020.
Members get a 50% or 60% bonus on points purchased or gifted. The number of points that a member can buy or gifted in any calendar year is capped at 50,000, which is tripled to 150,000 for the duration of this sale.
Marriott Bonvoy Europe, Middle East & Africa 40% Off Cyber Sale For Stays Through January 10, 2021 (Book by November 30)
Marriott has now launched its Cyber Sale covering both Black Friday and Cyber Monday for stays at participating hotels in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through January 10, 2021.
Marriott Bonvoy members save 40% on weekend stays (non-member discount capped at 35%). You must book by November 30.
LAST CALL: Marriott Bonvoy Buy & Gift Points 60% Bonus Until November 25, 2020
Marriott Bonvoy has last week a new promotion to buy points with a 60% bonus and an increased limit that ends tomorrow (November 25, 2020).
Members get a 60% bonus on points purchased or gifted. The number of points that a member can buy or gifted in any calendar year is capped at 50,000, which is tripled to 150,000 for the duration of this sale.
Marriott Bonvoy 25% Off Americas Cyber Sale For Stays Through January 3, 2021 (Book By December 1)
Marriott has repurposed its weekly Escapes as a Cyber Sale for this week for stays through January 3, 2021.
Marriott Bonvoy members save 25% at more than 5,000 hotels in the Americas and the Caribbean if booked by December 1.
Marriott E-Gift Cards 15% Off November 30 – December 1, 2020
Marriott relaunched the sale of its electronic gift cards with a discount this past May (20% off) and was able to squeeze in a second sale (15% off).
Marriott is offering these e-gift cards at 15% off on Cyber Monday (November 30 – December 1, 2020).
Westin Grand Vancouver Being Reflagged As Hilton Vancouver Downtown
Many hotels with mortgages are underwater, and some are taken over by lenders and closed down. Then some operators are not happy with their current brands and reflag hotels.
The Westin Grand Vancouver, Canada, will soon exit the Marriott system (date unclear) and become Hilton Vancouver Downtown.
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