Originally Posted by
SanDiego1K
I have seen several reports of folks trying and being told no. This is not specifically for sign up certs but for certs received annually. This is in the last month. Folks are being told that Covid is over and that such dispensations are no longer being granted. I have no personal experience.
I think it's because if they gave you points, they last forever (as long as your account is active). What they're hoping for is breakage on the certificates, and based on many of the posts here, that's a real advantage for Marriott.