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
Nov 6, 2018, 11:32 am
#556
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 343
Just incase you haven't noticed, it's now a new day dealing with MR. Just because something worked months ago does not mean it will work now. MR has put some teeth into the T&Cs stating accounts can be closed when they determine fraud is happening. Now, just like no credit for no shows, empty meetings are discouraged. Once they get the properties retrained we will see this enforced more and more. I suggest making these events look and feel like valid events as much as possible. I don't believe there has to be a huge attendance. I don't believe there is a need for the member to actually show up, but arranging for someone to be there won't hurt. Currently there is no limit to how long the event needs to last, so a simple one hour booking should still count. I do believe the biggest issue is getting the property to use the GPT to post the event so MR is notified the event occurred and post the 10 nights. I also hope they rethink limiting this to a single event (a year?). Maybe if their bookings drop they will take time to reconsider.
Nov 6, 2018, 11:44 am
#557
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
This was a program introduced when travel was weak and looking for ways to keep members tuned to MR, and it worked. Now that travel spend is better they don't need to be as generous and honestly being a bit deceptive trying to convince members they are still the best program. MR wiggle speak takes some training to sort out. FT is a great help there.
Nov 6, 2018, 6:53 pm
#558
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,934
I think maybe: You get 10 nights for your first "event" of the year under the new Rewarding Events.
Nov 6, 2018, 6:57 pm
#559
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
Actually, if you already got 10 nights (or more) before 18 Aug (under the old Rewarding Events), then you can't get 10 nights again this year (under the new Reward Events), right? If so, it's not quite as simple as you stated.
I think maybe: You get 10 nights for your first "event" of the year under the new Rewarding Events.
I think maybe: You get 10 nights for your first "event" of the year under the new Rewarding Events.
This seems to be the rule that we've reverse engineered from reports here of events getting or not getting the ten nights credit, but it's certainly not clear in the T&C. However, for all we know there could be further nuances involving, for instance, people getting credit for one additional meeting after combining acccounts. Or maybe Starriott IT is simply random in how it applies various "rules."
Nov 7, 2018, 3:05 am
#560
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Accor
Posts: 7,295
Do the 10 EQN from a meeting also count towards Lifetime status?
Nov 7, 2018, 9:38 am
#562
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 61
Held a valid meeting this AM. In the middle of the meeting, received an email with the following:
TOTAL EARNED & PURCHASED POINTS: 450ELITE QUALIFYING NIGHTS: 10.00
Looked in my account, and the points and nights were already there.
TOTAL EARNED & PURCHASED POINTS: 450ELITE QUALIFYING NIGHTS: 10.00
Looked in my account, and the points and nights were already there.
Nov 7, 2018, 9:47 am
#563
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Now that's a proactive property! Many report having to wait days to get them to post the meeting and get the nights. Care to share the name of the property? Those that have not yet booked an RE meeting might like to know.
Nov 7, 2018, 10:19 am
#564
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSN
Programs: Delta DM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,987
Awesome. And yet I'm a month and 3 days out and nothing. Grrrr.....
Nov 8, 2018, 12:54 pm
#565
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: California
Programs: Delta Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 131
I just set up a 1 hour, $100 event through the rewarding events website for a meeting tomorrow. I signed everything online through the website. Do i need to do anything else, other than showing up, to ensure the 10 nights? The hotel is 5-min from my house, so i'll just swing by for a bit.. thanks.
Nov 9, 2018, 6:21 am
#566
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
Sorry I haven’t really followed lately, but will I still receive 10 nights if i book a meeting before end of year, even though I earned Nights for my meetings before the change?
I know going forward new terms are only once a year, but thought I might be able to get 1 in for this post merger year.
Thanks.
I know going forward new terms are only once a year, but thought I might be able to get 1 in for this post merger year.
Thanks.
Nov 9, 2018, 6:37 am
#567
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
I just set up a 1 hour, $100 event through the rewarding events website for a meeting tomorrow. I signed everything online through the website. Do i need to do anything else, other than showing up, to ensure the 10 nights? The hotel is 5-min from my house, so i'll just swing by for a bit.. thanks.
Nov 9, 2018, 6:40 am
#568
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Sorry I haven’t really followed lately, but will I still receive 10 nights if i book a meeting before end of year, even though I earned Nights for my meetings before the change?
I know going forward new terms are only once a year, but thought I might be able to get 1 in for this post merger year.
Thanks.
I know going forward new terms are only once a year, but thought I might be able to get 1 in for this post merger year.
Thanks.
Nov 9, 2018, 6:41 am
#569
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
Several postings are pointing to no, if you've had ANY RE event this year then you will not earn the 10 nights on any meetings the rest of the year. There are rumors that MPG is going to reverse themselves on the one-a-year limit but I doubt it will be retroactive. But then we are talking Marriott and anything can happen.
Nov 9, 2018, 6:45 am
#570
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
Several postings are pointing to no, if you've had ANY RE event this year then you will not earn the 10 nights on any meetings the rest of the year. There are rumors that MPG is going to reverse themselves on the one-a-year limit but I doubt it will be retroactive. But then we are talking Marriott and anything can happen.
Why would Starriott reverse themselves and make it possible to earn 10 nights credit many times for these $75 fake meetings? This is reminding me of the decision to capitulate and change the rules to make everyone and their dog LTPP in January.