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Thats the main reason why i am thinking about not spending a single point in 2009*. Sure, my accrued points will devalue by those "enhancements" but i still hope that my saved-cash-per-point-ratio goes up if i spend them during the next up-circle. A possible increased number of promos for $$$ spenders might help to compensate the upcoming devaluation as well.
* I thought about converting all my points into miles before jan 2009 but fear that my main FFP will "enhance" their reward structure as well.
MR WANTS us to spend the points next year. For MR side, the points will represent lowest value in $$$ since room prices will go down (much less demand for rooms because of economy situation). Good to get rid of some of the points balance, and at cheaper market prices, while providing some income to hotels from MR HQ during this tough times (so Marriott will be viewed as good managment program for those property owners that have Marriott as their managment hotelier - remember most properties/hotels are not owned by Marriott). I will still cash my balance - do not trust MR and will move to another program (looking between HH and *wood).
TL