As of July 1st, Marriott will be introducing two new travel advisor programs, Marriott STARS and Marriott Luminous. These two programs will replace Starwood Luxury Privileges and Ritz-Carlton STARS.
Marriott STARS
This will be a relaunch of the existing STARS program and will offer benefits at over 250 of Marriott's Luxury Hotels. The program will be valid at the following brands:
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EDITION
Luxury Collection
Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton Reserve
St. Regis
And you'll get the following benefits when booking an eligible rate through a Marriott STARS Travel Advisor:
- Complimentary full or continental breakfast daily for up to two people per room
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Hotel credit valued at 100USD
- In-person welcome
- Personalized welcome amenity and note
Marriott Luminous
This will be a new program valid at mid-range Marriott Brands. The program will be valid at the following brands:
Autograph Collection
Le Meridien
Marriott
Renaissance
Tribute Portfolio Hotels
W Hotels
Westin
And you'll get the following benefits when booking an eligible rate through a Marriott Luminous Travel Advisor:
- Complimentary daily breakfast for two people per room
- Complimentary WIFI
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability at check-in
- Local welcome amenity
- Hotel credit valued at 100USD, but only at select hotels
Not all hotels in each brand will participate in the program. But we will have a list when the program launches on July 1st. Definitely could be beneficial, especially with the new Luminous program including mid-range brands.
I'll post more information as it becomes available.