I just found out that this is true. Marriott Rewards will no longer offer Marriott Gift Cheques, the Dinner-for-Two and Spa Experience rewards for point redemption. These awards will be discontinued as of December 31, 2011 and replaced with Marriott GiftCards in January 2012.

The catch is that to get $1,000 in gift cards, it is now going to be 190,000 instead of the usual 135,000 points. If my math is right, this is an increase of 31%.

First the all inclusive awards, now the Gift Cheques - I can only imagine what is next. I am guessing travel packages can't be too far behind.

Time to take my 100+ nights, Chase card, and 5 events per year to someplace else.

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