With Hilton HHonors being exceptionally agressive with their PointStretcher availablities lately, I think it would be nuts for Marriott to delete this benefit. Have you seen Hilton's list for the fall? About 3 times more properties and dates than in the past. These discount point levels are mutually benefitial to both hotel chain and the consumer, allowing the hotels to fill empty rooms during slow times while permitting customers with flexablity in travel destinations and dates the increased value of their precious points.