Originally Posted by
SF1K
I don't think so, it specifically states:
Lifetime Platinum Elite
OR
Achieve 750 nights & 10 years
Platinum Elite by 12/31/18
But it also says:
"Example: If a member has 4 years of Elite status at the 50 night level (Gold Elite status) they will be counted in August and beyond as 4 years at the new 50 night level (Platinum Elite status)"
And, I was told by a Marriott rep that past Gold Marriott years would count as Platinum years for purposes of determining lifetime. Despite that, I find it a little ambiguous so I'd like explicit clarification.