I achieved SPG Platinum in June 2018, thanks to the SPG Platinum Challenge.
I just finished 2 stays and am now at 44 combined (SPG + Marriott) nights for 2018.
I technically don’t have stays planned
until Dec 31, but I can foresee 1-3 nights as a family trip, which would still leave me at 47 nights for 2018.
I checked the new Marriott Platinum Choice Benefits at 50 nights, and apart from the 5 SNAs, I don’t really see immediate value in any of the other benefits (unless the 5 night credit would’ve counted for Lifetime status, which I understand it doesn’t).
Does it make sense for me to go out of my way and achieve 50 nights for 2018?