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
Dec 31, 2019, 9:22 am
#1216
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
Dec 31, 2019, 10:26 am
#1217
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG, DL FO, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5 Whatevers
Posts: 1,099
Dec 31, 2019, 10:53 am
#1218
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pacific Wonderland
Programs: ʙᴏɴᴠo̱ʏ Au, IHG Au, HH Dia, Nexus, Pilot FlyingJ Preferred
Posts: 5,336
Yeah, it's your meeting room. Read the complimentary newspaper from the lobby and drink a cup of coffee. Maybe no one else showed up, so leave after 20-30 minutes or whatever. Pay and take your folio. ^
Dec 31, 2019, 12:45 pm
#1219
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG, DL FO, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5 Whatevers
Posts: 1,099
Dec 31, 2019, 3:43 pm
#1220
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MCI
Programs: Southwest A-List, AMC Stubs A-List, Chick-fil-A-List
Posts: 399
As of 30 December my account was showing 50 nights and that I had requalified for Platinum status. However, my account today is showing 40 nights. The 10 nights for the meeting have disappeared completely from my account.
However, my account doesn’t say that I need 10 more nights to requalify for Platinum but instead states that I need 25 more nights for Titaninum.
CS have no idea why or how to fix it. I’m going to email our Champion for help.
Anyone else experience this?
However, my account doesn’t say that I need 10 more nights to requalify for Platinum but instead states that I need 25 more nights for Titaninum.
CS have no idea why or how to fix it. I’m going to email our Champion for help.
Anyone else experience this?
Dec 31, 2019, 9:01 pm
#1221
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 432
Does anyone have an event booked for early January 2020? I wonder if the 10 nights might be posted if the contract was signed prior to when they changed the term online.
Dec 31, 2019, 9:45 pm
#1222
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
I would hope that Marriott would honour a signed contract, otherwise you could have grounds for recourse.
Dec 31, 2019, 9:58 pm
#1223
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 502
Does the contract with the hotel even address the 10 elite nights? Marriott gave the nights from their end once the hotel used the posting tool.
Dec 31, 2019, 10:12 pm
#1224
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,932
MARRIOTT BONVOY EVENTS
Loyalty program members will receive points or miles for events at participating properties in accordance with the loyalty program terms and conditions in effect at the time of the award [members.marriott.com], provided the member submits his or her valid loyalty program number online prior to completing the booking and is eligible to participate in Marriott Bonvoy Events.
Loyalty program members will receive points or miles for events at participating properties in accordance with the loyalty program terms and conditions in effect at the time of the award [members.marriott.com], provided the member submits his or her valid loyalty program number online prior to completing the booking and is eligible to participate in Marriott Bonvoy Events.
EDIT: although per post 1185 it now explicitly says it only applies through Dec 31, 2019 so this would only help if you booked before it said that and can find a copy e.g. Internet Archive.
Dec 31, 2019, 11:08 pm
#1225
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 432
Not explicitly, but my contract included the language
So it can't hurt to screenshot/print to PDF the website terms if it still includes the language about elite nights.
EDIT: although per post 1185 it now explicitly says it only applies through Dec 31, 2019 so this would only help if you booked before it said that and can find a copy e.g. Internet Archive.
So it can't hurt to screenshot/print to PDF the website terms if it still includes the language about elite nights.
EDIT: although per post 1185 it now explicitly says it only applies through Dec 31, 2019 so this would only help if you booked before it said that and can find a copy e.g. Internet Archive.
Jan 1, 2020, 6:33 am
#1226
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: OZ Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ti/LTP, Hilton Diamond, Sixt AC, Hertz PC
Posts: 122
Jan 1, 2020, 7:38 am
#1227
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 573
And we have results as I told in post STOP ASKING 
time for next - CreditCard nights.
time for next - CreditCard nights.
Jan 1, 2020, 9:30 am
#1228
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 502
Not explicitly, but my contract included the language
So it can't hurt to screenshot/print to PDF the website terms if it still includes the language about elite nights.
EDIT: although per post 1185 it now explicitly says it only applies through Dec 31, 2019 so this would only help if you booked before it said that and can find a copy e.g. Internet Archive.
So it can't hurt to screenshot/print to PDF the website terms if it still includes the language about elite nights.
EDIT: although per post 1185 it now explicitly says it only applies through Dec 31, 2019 so this would only help if you booked before it said that and can find a copy e.g. Internet Archive.
Jan 1, 2020, 10:43 am
#1229
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,932
TBH I kinda expected to see the terms of the loyalty program Incorporated by reference so I had some mental blinders on...
Jan 2, 2020, 6:13 am
#1230
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
Given the rule changes beginning in January, 2020, discussion on Marriott Events will continue in the Marriott Bonvoy Events program January, 2020 and onward thread.