Dec 22, 2018, 4:05 pm
Last edit by: rustykettel
As of January 1, 2020 the 10 night credit per meeting has ended. Events will only earn points after Jan 1. Room blocks will still earn night credits per T&C.
Rewarding Events offers pointsand nights for events/meetings booked at 25 brands of Marriott hotels
Marriott Rewarding Events
Participating brands:
Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, EDITION, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Marriott Vacation Club, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Le Meridian, Westin, The Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Protea Hotels by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Moxy Hotels, Element
Non-participating brands:
TownePlace Suites, Residence Inn, Marriott Executive Appartments, and Design Hotels
How to Book a Rewarding Event
There is an online interface to get quotes for meetings. Or you can call the sales office of each hotel you are interested in directly for a quote.
Rewarding Events Online Booking
Rewards
2 points per $1 USD or 1 mile per $1 USD spent per qualifying event (base members can earn up to 60,000 points; while Platinum Premier Elite members can earn up to 105,000 points per qualifying event).
Get 10 Elite Qualifying Nights for the first meeting — and achieve Silver Elite status automatically.
Earn one Elite Qualifying Night for every additional 20 room nights booked — up to 20 Elite Qualifying Nights per contract.
Note: Money spent on events reportedly does not count towards the $20,000 spend needed for Ambassador status.
Changes from Old Program
10 elite nights are earned only for the first meeting every year. Previously, it was 10 elite nights per meeting.
FAQ
Do I have to show up? - Maybe. Some people have no-showed at events and still had them post. Others have had no-shows that did not post.
What is a good rate? - Around $100 is considered a good rate for a meeting that lasts an hour or two.
What should I ask for if book a meeting just for the 10 elite nights? - It is recommended to ask for a meeting room for 2 people for 30 minutes or an hour. You can say it is for an interview. No audio/visual or catering is needed, and the meeting time is flexible.
Which hotels have the lowest rates for meetings? - Typically, the lower priced brands like Fairfield, Courtyard, etc., have small meeting rooms that can be less expensive. But it depends on the location.
Rewarding Events offers points
Marriott Rewarding Events
Participating brands:
Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, EDITION, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Marriott Vacation Club, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Le Meridian, Westin, The Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Protea Hotels by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Moxy Hotels, Element
Non-participating brands:
TownePlace Suites, Residence Inn, Marriott Executive Appartments, and Design Hotels
How to Book a Rewarding Event
There is an online interface to get quotes for meetings. Or you can call the sales office of each hotel you are interested in directly for a quote.
Rewarding Events Online Booking
Rewards
2 points per $1 USD or 1 mile per $1 USD spent per qualifying event (base members can earn up to 60,000 points; while Platinum Premier Elite members can earn up to 105,000 points per qualifying event).
Earn one Elite Qualifying Night for every additional 20 room nights booked — up to 20 Elite Qualifying Nights per contract.
Note: Money spent on events reportedly does not count towards the $20,000 spend needed for Ambassador status.
Changes from Old Program
FAQ
Do I have to show up? - Maybe. Some people have no-showed at events and still had them post. Others have had no-shows that did not post.
What is a good rate? - Around $100 is considered a good rate for a meeting that lasts an hour or two.
What should I ask for if book a meeting just for the 10 elite nights? - It is recommended to ask for a meeting room for 2 people for 30 minutes or an hour. You can say it is for an interview. No audio/visual or catering is needed, and the meeting time is flexible.
Which hotels have the lowest rates for meetings? - Typically, the lower priced brands like Fairfield, Courtyard, etc., have small meeting rooms that can be less expensive. But it depends on the location.
Marriott Bonvoy Events program between Aug 18, 2018 and end of 2019
Aug 23, 2018, 8:49 pm
#181
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Question for people who did the Rewarding Events before the Aug 18:
I moved a bunch of meetings to Marriott, and ended up during the year getting 80 elite nights via the Rewarding Events (average spend per meeting was $900, these were 'real meetings'). I was Platinum Premier as supposed to be once the new programme launched. However, once I merged my SPG + Marriott, even though my total nights are now at 99 (80 rewarding events + 19 paid), I am only Platinum Elite, not Platinum Premier.
In my book, I should be PP.. anyone else in same boat?
I moved a bunch of meetings to Marriott, and ended up during the year getting 80 elite nights via the Rewarding Events (average spend per meeting was $900, these were 'real meetings'). I was Platinum Premier as supposed to be once the new programme launched. However, once I merged my SPG + Marriott, even though my total nights are now at 99 (80 rewarding events + 19 paid), I am only Platinum Elite, not Platinum Premier.
In my book, I should be PP.. anyone else in same boat?
Last edited by xar; Aug 24, 2018 at 12:15 am
Aug 23, 2018, 8:53 pm
#182
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,003
So if I hosted meetings prior to 8/18, will I still get 10 elite nights after hosting the first meeting after 8/18?
Aug 23, 2018, 9:18 pm
#183
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Book,Complete on or before 17th Aug but the meeting was "Posted" after 17th Aug - This is the on-going debate and is not clear at the moment. What we have seen so far are members getting only 10 nights and none for the subsequent ones. Suggest to keep your documentation and be prepared to go thru an appeal with Marriott.
Book,Complete and have the meeting(s) "Posted" after 17th Aug - You get the nights based on the new program (i.e. First meeting is just 10. Is by contract per year? per month? Nothing is clear so its just a wait and see)
Aug 23, 2018, 9:48 pm
#184
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,003
Book,Complete and have the meeting(s) "Posted" on or before 17th Aug - You get the nights based on the old program (i.e. 5 meetings = 50 nights)
Book,Complete on or before 17th Aug but the meeting was "Posted" after 17th Aug - This is the on-going debate and is not clear at the moment. What we have seen so far are members getting only 10 nights and none for the subsequent ones. Suggest to keep your documentation and be prepared to go thru an appeal with Marriott.
Book,Complete and have the meeting(s) "Posted" after 17th Aug - You get the nights based on the new program (i.e. First meeting is just 10. Is by contract per year? per month? Nothing is clear so its just a wait and see)
Book,Complete on or before 17th Aug but the meeting was "Posted" after 17th Aug - This is the on-going debate and is not clear at the moment. What we have seen so far are members getting only 10 nights and none for the subsequent ones. Suggest to keep your documentation and be prepared to go thru an appeal with Marriott.
Book,Complete and have the meeting(s) "Posted" after 17th Aug - You get the nights based on the new program (i.e. First meeting is just 10. Is by contract per year? per month? Nothing is clear so its just a wait and see)
Aug 23, 2018, 10:34 pm
#185
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: Virtuoso Luxury Travel Agent; Bonvoy Titanium Elite; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 665
You should be PPE. See this post here https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30118623-post91.html
Or see this screenshot > https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d8a56dab38.jpg
Or see this screenshot > https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d8a56dab38.jpg
Aug 24, 2018, 2:16 am
#186
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 278
Anyone I can email to get my nights credited? (Posted but no nights)
The phone customer service is absolutely disgusting. First call hanged up on, next one given a fake email
The phone customer service is absolutely disgusting. First call hanged up on, next one given a fake email
Aug 25, 2018, 7:43 am
#187
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Germany
Programs: TK elite+(*gold), Marriott Lifetime Platinum, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond, (Ex-Hyatt Diamond/Globalist)
Posts: 220
But because of all the IT merger stuff that is going on:
If you just had your event in July or August, I would wait to weeks and wouldn't bother if the points already posted but the nights are still missing. I am having nights for ALL stays from July and August from both SPG and Marriott not posting so far, everyone else seems to have the same issue if you look at the other topics here, and for the account activities they still display the message (Marriott/SPG) that the counts are incorrect and they are working on it.
Aug 25, 2018, 8:42 pm
#188
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 278
When I had trouble with the nights for an event posting (2 years ago, well before the merger, real full day event), I had to call the hotel where I did the event, specifically the events department, three times and they fixed it. Makes sense to me.
But because of all the IT merger stuff that is going on:
If you just had your event in July or August, I would wait to weeks and wouldn't bother if the points already posted but the nights are still missing. I am having nights for ALL stays from July and August from both SPG and Marriott not posting so far, everyone else seems to have the same issue if you look at the other topics here, and for the account activities they still display the message (Marriott/SPG) that the counts are incorrect and they are working on it.
But because of all the IT merger stuff that is going on:
If you just had your event in July or August, I would wait to weeks and wouldn't bother if the points already posted but the nights are still missing. I am having nights for ALL stays from July and August from both SPG and Marriott not posting so far, everyone else seems to have the same issue if you look at the other topics here, and for the account activities they still display the message (Marriott/SPG) that the counts are incorrect and they are working on it.
Someone posted that they received 10 nights for their first meeting of the year
our nights aren't not posting because of IT issues, they're not posting because we've already had one meeting this year
IMO we will need people to chase this up/push Marriott to do this
There are many people who've had nights post normally in Jul/Aug, myself included
Aug 25, 2018, 10:16 pm
#189
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: Marriott
Posts: 16
Doubt this is true
Someone posted that they received 10 nights for their first meeting of the year
our nights aren't not posting because of IT issues, they're not posting because we've already had one meeting this year
IMO we will need people to chase this up/push Marriott to do this
There are many people who've had nights post normally in Jul/Aug, myself included
Someone posted that they received 10 nights for their first meeting of the year
our nights aren't not posting because of IT issues, they're not posting because we've already had one meeting this year
IMO we will need people to chase this up/push Marriott to do this
There are many people who've had nights post normally in Jul/Aug, myself included
Aug 26, 2018, 3:07 am
#190
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: dc/la
Programs: bonvoy lifetime titanium, UA 1k, BR gold
Posts: 143
anyone with any luck? i've put in an CS email through the website, will report back if i hear anything...
will follow up with the representatives from the hotels next week to see if there's anything we can do there.
i think it's quite reasonable to be irritated when the transactions occurred but due to the posting time frame that the customers are screwed out of benefits...
will follow up with the representatives from the hotels next week to see if there's anything we can do there.
i think it's quite reasonable to be irritated when the transactions occurred but due to the posting time frame that the customers are screwed out of benefits...
Aug 26, 2018, 10:04 am
#191
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 7
Question about changes in Marriott Rewards in the new program
“As a Rewards member, you are qualified to earn points or miles with your signed Group Sales agreement or contract for any social event, meeting or room block that actualizes to at least 10 rooms for one night.”
This is what I read from rewarding events FAQ on Marriott website.
It seems that aside from the first meeting organized at the hotel? We would no longer be privy to receiving the 10 elite nights as rewards except for bigger meetings where there’s at least 10 rooms bookings? Is that it? Or is there any other explanation?
Is it true?
This is what I read from rewarding events FAQ on Marriott website.
It seems that aside from the first meeting organized at the hotel? We would no longer be privy to receiving the 10 elite nights as rewards except for bigger meetings where there’s at least 10 rooms bookings? Is that it? Or is there any other explanation?
Is it true?
Aug 26, 2018, 10:40 am
#192
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
anyone with any luck? i've put in an CS email through the website, will report back if i hear anything...
will follow up with the representatives from the hotels next week to see if there's anything we can do there.
i think it's quite reasonable to be irritated when the transactions occurred but due to the posting time frame that the customers are screwed out of benefits...
will follow up with the representatives from the hotels next week to see if there's anything we can do there.
i think it's quite reasonable to be irritated when the transactions occurred but due to the posting time frame that the customers are screwed out of benefits...
On a phone call, you may have a long hold time, but once you speak to a person, you're speaking real time. That's a lot faster, in calendar time, than waiting for an email for over a month.
Aug 26, 2018, 10:42 am
#193
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
“As a Rewards member, you are qualified to earn points or miles with your signed Group Sales agreement or contract for any social event, meeting or room block that actualizes to at least 10 rooms for one night.”
This is what I read from rewarding events FAQ on Marriott website.
It seems that aside from the first meeting organized at the hotel? We would no longer be privy to receiving the 10 elite nights as rewards except for bigger meetings where there’s at least 10 rooms bookings? Is that it? Or is there any other explanation?
Is it true?
This is what I read from rewarding events FAQ on Marriott website.
It seems that aside from the first meeting organized at the hotel? We would no longer be privy to receiving the 10 elite nights as rewards except for bigger meetings where there’s at least 10 rooms bookings? Is that it? Or is there any other explanation?
Is it true?
Aug 26, 2018, 10:46 am
#194
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 238
I held a meeting on Aug 17 and got the email a week later on the 24th and the nights showed up on my account later that evening. It was my first and probably only even of the year.
THANK YOU FOR HOSTING YOUR RECENT MEETING OR EVENT WITH US.
This message confirms the following was posted to your account:
PROPERTY NAME: XXXXXXX
EVENT DATES: 08/17/2018 - 08/17/2018
REFERENCE NUMBER: XXXXXXX
DATE POSTED: 08/24/2018
BASE POINTS EARNED: 200
ELITE POINTS EARNED: 150
PURCHASED BONUS POINTS: 0
PURCHASED DOUBLE & TRIPLE POINTS: 0
TOTAL EARNED & PURCHASED POINTS: 350
ELITE QUALIFYING NIGHTS: 10.00
This meeting or event will count toward your qualification for Elite membership.
THANK YOU FOR HOSTING YOUR RECENT MEETING OR EVENT WITH US.
This message confirms the following was posted to your account:
PROPERTY NAME: XXXXXXX
EVENT DATES: 08/17/2018 - 08/17/2018
REFERENCE NUMBER: XXXXXXX
DATE POSTED: 08/24/2018
BASE POINTS EARNED: 200
ELITE POINTS EARNED: 150
PURCHASED BONUS POINTS: 0
PURCHASED DOUBLE & TRIPLE POINTS: 0
TOTAL EARNED & PURCHASED POINTS: 350
ELITE QUALIFYING NIGHTS: 10.00
This meeting or event will count toward your qualification for Elite membership.
Aug 26, 2018, 11:31 am
#195
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 24
Doubt this is true
Someone posted that they received 10 nights for their first meeting of the year
our nights aren't not posting because of IT issues, they're not posting because we've already had one meeting this year
IMO we will need people to chase this up/push Marriott to do this
There are many people who've had nights post normally in Jul/Aug, myself included
Someone posted that they received 10 nights for their first meeting of the year
our nights aren't not posting because of IT issues, they're not posting because we've already had one meeting this year
IMO we will need people to chase this up/push Marriott to do this
There are many people who've had nights post normally in Jul/Aug, myself included