In early 2000 I decided to make a commitment to the Marriott program and accumulate 15 night stays over 12 months in order to obtain their gold card.

By the end of December I had accumulated 13 nights and, earlier this month, received a letter advising that the ground rules were being changed to a calendar year qualification period. That meant that my "clock" was reset to zero on Jan 1 and I have to start all over again.

Whilst I realize that the calendar year is a common qualification period for most airlines and some hotels, one would have thought more notice would be given by Marriott.

I am boiling over this one and am considering switching my allegiance to Starwood.

Any comments about the "fairness" of this manoevre??


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