I've noticed a couple positives lately that have me feeling a bit better about the program. Im finally getting welcomed as an ambassador level guest. On my last two stays at luxury former-spg properties, I've been acknowledged as an ambassador. Before that it was always platinum or lifetime titanium. Not sure if it was IT related or what, but if it looks like status is finally properly reflected at check in.

I've also had pretty good upgrade luck. This weekend i was upgraded to a $2600/night suite at the st regis bal harbour on a $327/night brg rate. The week before that I had a suite upgrade in new york York at the ritz. So all in all, I feel like there is some real value in the program. Your24 still seems like a mess, and I've had 0 luck on the rare occasions where I've needed it, but hopefully this is something they can address. It seems clear to me that this needs to go back to a more formal automated system.

I probably won't focus enough business on marriott to requalify next year, but depending on how the rest of the year goes I may push for it the following year. Right now I still enjoy maintaining hyatt globalist and am not ready to focus 100% on Marriott.