Originally Posted by
ocn2ocn
I really hope that the LTPP level is not meaningless given all the parameters they set to qualify for it. It would be sort of cruel for the new program to create such controversy regarding qualification requirements for LTPP without any substance behind it. Right now, the only additional benefit we know of so far is a small additional earning bonus. I hope there is more than that -- maybe some upgrade priority, etc.?
What would be the benefit to Marriott in providing additional benefit to LTPP? Those at the level still doing significant business with Marriott will have present status and benefit from that, so we are really talking people no longer doing much business. Those still qualifying for LTP, who will be doing lots of business, will never be able to get LTPP so will Marriott want them to think they can never attain the really cool level or will Marriott want them to think LTP is just as good? It makes no sense for Marriott to do anything that makes LTPP significantly better than LTP. LTPP is not a group Marriott will want to court, we are a group Marriott has to deal with because of past promises. Marriott is not a charity, it is a business looking to maximize profits and we LTPP just aren't an important market in that reference.