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
Oct 18, 2018, 11:43 am
#526
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
Held my meeting at a Courtyard yesterday, booked the day before. Was told the turnaround was too quick for a contract but the event specialist confirmed I would get 10 elite nights even though she wasn't familiar with it at first. The person who quoted me from Rewarding Events didn't seem familiar with it either - so I'm in a holding pattern until points post I guess. Sweating this one out as it's my first Rewarding Events but I need those 10 nights before I go on a 10 night mattress run that is booked (nonrefundable).
Oct 19, 2018, 10:05 am
#527
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: Marriott Titanium
Posts: 154
Oct 19, 2018, 11:59 am
#528
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
Oct 20, 2018, 4:23 pm
#529
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 93
Held an event on 8/13 at courtyard and NO point and nights post on my account so far. Should I start calling to ask for it? I need to contact with the hotel or Marriott Reward?
Oct 20, 2018, 7:28 pm
#530
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,932
If it has your only event this year, then you should get both points and nights if it was submitted correctly. However, if it was not your first event this year, unfortunately they are denying nights for those people if the nights didn't post before Aug 18.
Oct 21, 2018, 1:18 am
#531
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 93
You need to first find out if, when and how (the Group Posting Tool, hopefully) the hotel submitted your event. It only makes sense to contact Marriott Rewards once you know when and how the hotel submitted it, because you'll need to explain that to Marriott Rewards, and because if the hotel didn't submit, it's a problem at their end..
If it has your only event this year, then you should get both points and nights if it was submitted correctly. However, if it was not your first event this year, unfortunately they are denying nights for those people if the nights didn't post before Aug 18.
If it has your only event this year, then you should get both points and nights if it was submitted correctly. However, if it was not your first event this year, unfortunately they are denying nights for those people if the nights didn't post before Aug 18.
Oct 21, 2018, 5:28 am
#532
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: Marriott Titanium
Posts: 154
Report back how this works out!
Oct 21, 2018, 7:21 pm
#533
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 131
Has anyone had any issues with getting EQN to post for events held in China?
Oct 22, 2018, 5:35 pm
#534
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: Starwood:Lifetime Platinum, Air Canada:Basic, Asiana:Lifetime Diamond Plus, ANA: Basic
Posts: 980
If you know mainland Chinese people, you know the future is the century of China and there isn't real reason to learn good English when all the major western companies like to kowtow and learn Chinese instead.
Oct 25, 2018, 9:10 am
#535
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 91
8 nights short of Platinum as of now, and probably only getting 2-4 more nights in this year. Would like to try this for the first time.
Did my RFP locally(Louisville KY) , asked for a small room for 2 hours for 5 people. Best I have received so far is $150. Should I take that or is it reasonable to email/call and haggle that down? Do I actually need to show up with guests or just go sit there myself? I've offered that my dates are flexible if that saves, but so far no dice.
Did my RFP locally(Louisville KY) , asked for a small room for 2 hours for 5 people. Best I have received so far is $150. Should I take that or is it reasonable to email/call and haggle that down? Do I actually need to show up with guests or just go sit there myself? I've offered that my dates are flexible if that saves, but so far no dice.
Oct 25, 2018, 9:49 am
#536
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Marriott Lifetime Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 247
8 nights short of Platinum as of now, and probably only getting 2-4 more nights in this year. Would like to try this for the first time.
Did my RFP locally(Louisville KY) , asked for a small room for 2 hours for 5 people. Best I have received so far is $150. Should I take that or is it reasonable to email/call and haggle that down? Do I actually need to show up with guests or just go sit there myself? I've offered that my dates are flexible if that saves, but so far no dice.
Did my RFP locally(Louisville KY) , asked for a small room for 2 hours for 5 people. Best I have received so far is $150. Should I take that or is it reasonable to email/call and haggle that down? Do I actually need to show up with guests or just go sit there myself? I've offered that my dates are flexible if that saves, but so far no dice.
Oct 25, 2018, 1:15 pm
#537
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,338
8 nights short of Platinum as of now, and probably only getting 2-4 more nights in this year. Would like to try this for the first time.
Did my RFP locally(Louisville KY) , asked for a small room for 2 hours for 5 people. Best I have received so far is $150. Should I take that or is it reasonable to email/call and haggle that down? Do I actually need to show up with guests or just go sit there myself? I've offered that my dates are flexible if that saves, but so far no dice.
Did my RFP locally(Louisville KY) , asked for a small room for 2 hours for 5 people. Best I have received so far is $150. Should I take that or is it reasonable to email/call and haggle that down? Do I actually need to show up with guests or just go sit there myself? I've offered that my dates are flexible if that saves, but so far no dice.
Oct 27, 2018, 4:58 pm
#538
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 48
What's the consensus on using online Booking tool. I am able to book a meeting room in nearby hotel for an HR for 175.
It asks for reward number. And I can do the whole booking. Will this work ? Any data points.
It asks for reward number. And I can do the whole booking. Will this work ? Any data points.
Oct 27, 2018, 5:16 pm
#539
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
Very high probability it will all work just fine. The biggest hurdle is making sure the property uses the GPT to post the stay so the MR system is notified and issues the 10 nights. If they are nearby and you plan on showing up, it would be a good idea to ask, not that the FDC will know what the GPT is.
Oct 30, 2018, 5:55 pm
#540
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New York
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, SPG Gold
Posts: 320
What are the actual contract terms that I need to make sure are included in the contract so that I am confident I will access the Rewarding Events - 10 EQM for first meeting. I am assuming it is a standard contract that is used often.