Hey FT,
I'm completely new to Marriott, and don't have any relationship with Marriott. For my upcoming wedding, 6/21/14, we're planning to block rooms at a Marriott near the venue. On the letter of intent that we're in the process of finalizing, it says:
Approximately (10) business days after the conclusion of the event (provided that the event is not cancelled and xxxxx/xxxxx wedding has otherwise complied with the material terms and conditions of this agreement and books a minimum of 10 room nights), the hotel will either award points or submit an award for airline miles:
CHECK ONE OPTION BELOW:
Award Points to the Contact (as identified on page 1 of this Agreement or the Authorized Signer of this Agreement
Member Name: ______________________________________________
Rewards Program Member Number: ___________________________
Award Airline Miles to the Contact (as identified on page 1 of this Agreement or the Authorized Signer of this Agreement
Member Name ______________________________________________
Rewards Program Member Number ___________________________
Airline frequent flier account number ___________________________
Name of airline ______________________________________________
The number of Points or airlines miles to be awarded shall be determined pursuant to the Rewards Program Terms and Conditions, as in effect at the time of award. The Rewards Program Terms and Conditions are available on-
line at marriottrewards.com, and may be changed at the sole discretion of the Rewards Program at any time and without notice.
The individual(s) identified above to receive either Points or airline miles may not be changed without such individual(s)’ prior written consent. By inserting the airline mileage account information, the recipient elects to receive airline miles rather that Points. All Rewards Program Terms and Conditions apply.
A couple questions: This sounds like it could be a nice little earning potential. I can't possibly imagine I'd get all the stay credits (40 nights...that would be amazing). If so, I'd definitely establish a Marriott relationship and take that. Otherwise, the frequent flier program earning potential is intriguing.
Does anyone have any experience or recommendations on how to proceed? This thing is getting finalized Friday, so I'm trying to figure out ASAP.
Thanks for any help!