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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #800 on: November 20, 2018, 11:44:02 PM »
What are Marriott points worth these days?
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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #802 on: November 22, 2018, 01:11:22 AM »
how to keep Marriott points alive?

Would buying a drink at a marriott hotel using my marriot number keep marriott points alive?
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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #803 on: December 10, 2018, 04:31:31 PM »
I bought a Marriott travel cert (Ritz Cat 1-3) in August prior to merger.  I attached it to a stay in July 2019 at the Ritz in Toronto.  My understanding is that these certs can now book Cat 6 properties. 

1. Is there a way for me to extend the certificate? 
2. Looks like the Ritz Toronto is a CAT 7.  Can I book another cat 7?  Or am I stuck with Cat 6 hotels?

What is the appropriate course of action with these types of certs?

Thx!

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #804 on: December 10, 2018, 04:41:01 PM »
I bought a Marriott travel cert (Ritz Cat 1-3) in August prior to merger.  I attached it to a stay in July 2019 at the Ritz in Toronto.  My understanding is that these certs can now book Cat 6 properties. 

1. Is there a way for me to extend the certificate? 
2. Looks like the Ritz Toronto is a CAT 7.  Can I book another cat 7?  Or am I stuck with Cat 6 hotels?

What is the appropriate course of action with these types of certs?

Thx!
you can for sure get a 30K refund and extend it one year from when you get the refund

TARB if you can get it switched to a current Cat 7

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #805 on: December 15, 2018, 04:52:17 PM »
Hi
anyone have success converting a anniversary night into points or im wasting my time trying ?
thanks

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #806 on: December 19, 2018, 09:57:59 AM »
Just got this email.

‘2018 has been a year of change for us here at Marriott and for our members. In August we combined our three loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and SPG, giving you access to more hotels, benefits and status than ever before. While merging our programs brought you many new benefits and options, we know that for some, the integration presented challenges, and we apologize for these difficulties.

As we move toward the end of this year, I wanted to take a moment to reiterate that our goal is always to provide you with memorable travel experiences and to make you feel like a valued part of the Marriott family. With that in mind, I want to personally thank you for your ongoing support, patience and loyalty during a challenging year.

You’ll be hearing more from us next year when we introduce our new brand name, representing the most rewarding loyalty program in hospitality. I want to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and we look forward to welcoming you at our 29 extraordinary hotel brands around the world in the new year and for many years to come. 

Best,
David Flueck
SVP, Global Loyalty

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #807 on: December 19, 2018, 11:01:09 AM »
Just got this email.


You’ll be hearing more from us next year when we introduce our new brand name, representing the most rewarding loyalty program in hospitality. I want to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and we look forward to welcoming you at our 29 extraordinary hotel brands around the world in the new year and for many years to come. 

Best,
David Flueck
SVP, Global Loyalty

A new brand, as in adding another hotel brand, or a new brand, as in, "We are no longer Marriott Rewards. Now, we are Marriott Headaches"?

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #808 on: December 19, 2018, 11:05:09 AM »
That’s what I’m wodnering

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #809 on: December 19, 2018, 11:17:42 AM »
A new brand, as in adding another hotel brand, or a new brand, as in, "We are no longer Marriott Rewards. Now, we are Marriott Headaches"?

New brand name

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #810 on: December 19, 2018, 11:24:51 AM »
A new brand, as in adding another hotel brand, or a new brand, as in, "We are no longer Marriott Rewards. Now, we are Marriott Headaches"?
More like "Bonvey"
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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #811 on: December 19, 2018, 11:26:03 AM »
More like "Bonvey"
You mean more like "OyVey".

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #812 on: December 24, 2018, 04:30:32 PM »
what happened to Marriott becoming transferable to EL AL?

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #813 on: December 24, 2018, 04:38:11 PM »
+1
Anyone else get there status changed out of the blue today? I went from gold to platinum. I was at 42 nights yesterday and today im at 57
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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #814 on: January 01, 2019, 12:56:58 AM »
my status remained platinum elite although my nights have been reset to 0 because its a new year. does this mean that my status is here to stay until the end of 2019? i sure hope so

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #815 on: January 01, 2019, 02:47:52 AM »
my status remained platinum elite although my nights have been reset to 0 because its a new year. does this mean that my status is here to stay until the end of 2019? i sure hope so
Same here... lets pray together!
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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #816 on: January 01, 2019, 09:38:52 AM »
Status never resets on 1/1
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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #817 on: January 01, 2019, 10:19:02 AM »
Status never resets on 1/1
When do night credits from credit cards hit?

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #818 on: January 01, 2019, 10:21:24 AM »
Status never resets on 1/1
even though the nights reset? when does it usually reset?

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Re: Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger
« Reply #819 on: January 01, 2019, 02:24:41 PM »
Status never resets on 1/1
how long does it take to reset? i have a stay on 1/6. will i still have status?