I recently applied for permanent status and was turned down. Current stats are 3.1 mil points, about 800 nights, plat status earned 6-8 times and rest gold and in program since early 80's. Also steered thousands of dollars to them in meetings and conventions , timeshare sales, and their care faculities. I was disappointed and puzzled but moved on. The letter said that by granting me status it would undermind the integerty of the program. I am as loyal as Marriott gets too. Go figure.