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
May 21, 2019, 1:48 pm
#917
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 18
I've called 15 Courtyards and all of them gave me the same answer. "We do not participate in this Promotion"
May 21, 2019, 9:18 pm
#918
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 5
Frustrating experience
I held a meeting a month ago and made sure to sign a contract with my Bonvoy number attached. I also made sure that the event coordinator used the group planning tool after I held my event. When I tried to follow up with the hotel today they thought it was ridiculous that I thought I thought I would get ten elite nights for a $75 dollar meeting and I'll only be getting "like 10 points". This was at a four points hotel which should be apart of the rewarding event program.
I have started a case with Bonvoy and reached out to them on twitter but it seems like it's going nowhere. Any advice on how I could escalate this?
I have started a case with Bonvoy and reached out to them on twitter but it seems like it's going nowhere. Any advice on how I could escalate this?
May 21, 2019, 11:53 pm
#919
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SJC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoyed Lifetime Gold
Posts: 117
https://www.marriott.com/meetings-ev...find-hotels.mi
I just did a quick search there are 4-5 courtyards in NY. Just search online best bet is lower category.. request RFP. Once you send in request before you sign contract verify with them they use the group posting tool. Done
May 21, 2019, 11:58 pm
#920
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SJC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoyed Lifetime Gold
Posts: 117
I held a meeting a month ago and made sure to sign a contract with my Bonvoy number attached. I also made sure that the event coordinator used the group planning tool after I held my event. When I tried to follow up with the hotel today they thought it was ridiculous that I thought I thought I would get ten elite nights for a $75 dollar meeting and I'll only be getting "like 10 points". This was at a four points hotel which should be apart of the rewarding event program.
I have started a case with Bonvoy and reached out to them on twitter but it seems like it's going nowhere. Any advice on how I could escalate this?
I have started a case with Bonvoy and reached out to them on twitter but it seems like it's going nowhere. Any advice on how I could escalate this?
Most hotel staff dont know about the meetings, you have to deal with the event coordinator directly. Do you have their email? Email them and follow up with them. Did you get confirmation of 10 nights email? Thats your best bet. If this doesnt solve within a few weeks, just find another hotel and move on.
May 22, 2019, 1:31 am
#921
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,043
I held a meeting a month ago and made sure to sign a contract with my Bonvoy number attached. I also made sure that the event coordinator used the group planning tool after I held my event. When I tried to follow up with the hotel today they thought it was ridiculous that I thought I thought I would get ten elite nights for a $75 dollar meeting and I'll only be getting "like 10 points". This was at a four points hotel which should be apart of the rewarding event program.
I have started a case with Bonvoy and reached out to them on twitter but it seems like it's going nowhere. Any advice on how I could escalate this?
I have started a case with Bonvoy and reached out to them on twitter but it seems like it's going nowhere. Any advice on how I could escalate this?
Another lesson to be taken (for when you almost inevitably have to try again with a different hotel) is that it's a bit much to expect that ex-SPG hotels - who used a completely different system pre-2018 - to get it all right with a Group Posting Tool they've probably never seen before and likely never received training for.
May 22, 2019, 7:47 am
#922
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Newton Centre, MA, USA
Programs: DL 2MM Gold, AA Plat Pro; Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium (via SPG), IHG Plat
Posts: 2,192
I have had luck with suburban Marriotts and even suburban AC Hotels in cities like Boston and Atlanta. I have never bothered to submit an RFP. I have looked online for 1 hour meetings at about 6 - 8 AM mostly on Saturdays and Sundays about 2-4 weeks out. I have paid anywhere from $75 to $150 plus tax and service charge.
May 22, 2019, 2:56 pm
#923
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 18
I was going to book a book a meeting room at a Courtyard for a couple of hours, but the Sales Manager insists that all I will get are a small number of points but no stay credits. How can I ensure that he draws up the contract in such a way that I also get the stay credits?
May 23, 2019, 1:40 am
#924
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SJC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoyed Lifetime Gold
Posts: 117
I was going to book a book a meeting room at a Courtyard for a couple of hours, but the Sales Manager insists that all I will get are a small number of points but no stay credits. How can I ensure that he draws up the contract in such a way that I also get the stay credits?
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May 23, 2019, 8:35 am
#925
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 18
May 23, 2019, 9:01 am
#926
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
Things is, you need to know one of those cooperating properties that let you do 1 hour no-show meetings for $50-$100. Nobody is gonna spoonfeed that here in public
May 23, 2019, 10:04 am
#927
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
May 23, 2019, 1:02 pm
#928
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SJC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoyed Lifetime Gold
Posts: 117
You noticed no one answered your question but me? You should ask yourself why? Maybe because everyone here puts in the time and effort to learn and try for themselves, you should ask yourself "why is there a 100+ page thread on the subject you're looking at?". Maybe if you spent an hour you would understand the thread literally gives you instructions on how to do everything without wasting anyone else's time. I hope this was more helpful!
May 23, 2019, 2:30 pm
#929
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: yyj
Programs: Aeorplan E 75, Marriott Rewards Plat
Posts: 101
I booked a reception and the only available space was in private area of the hotel restaurant. The event went well and I settled up for about $1600 with the restaurant. when I asked about the rewarding events I was told by the catering manager was "What I have found out is because this has been processed through the restaurant and not a Catered event in a Banquet room we are not able to add points for this type of event." They offered me 5k points but I'm really more interested in the 10 elite nights as this will get me close to 75 for the year. Anyone else have a similar experience or am I SOL.
May 23, 2019, 2:51 pm
#930
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA Plat/2MM, DL Silver, UA Silver (via Marr), Marr LTT, HH Gold (via cc), Hyatt Disc
Posts: 1,039
I booked a reception and the only available space was in private area of the hotel restaurant. The event went well and I settled up for about $1600 with the restaurant. when I asked about the rewarding events I was told by the catering manager was "What I have found out is because this has been processed through the restaurant and not a Catered event in a Banquet room we are not able to add points for this type of event." They offered me 5k points but I'm really more interested in the 10 elite nights as this will get me close to 75 for the year. Anyone else have a similar experience or am I SOL.