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
Sep 20, 2018, 7:27 am
#436
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Sep 20, 2018, 10:07 pm
#437
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Sorry if this has been asked already, but I didn't read all 30 pages: It is 10 nights for your first meeting or 10 night for your first meeting per year?
Sep 20, 2018, 10:46 pm
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Sep 20, 2018, 11:18 pm
#439
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- I take my extended family on yearly trips lasting for about a week.
- But for simplicity, lets just say 5 rooms for a 3 night stay.
- Suppose i book a meeting room to celebrate my grand daughter's birthday in that hotel.
Note: if they calculate nights for the entire stay duration then it would be another +10 EQN for a total of 25 EQN but i suspect its only for the date of the event.
Without RE, I would only be earning only 3 EQN for this family trip since only the first room is counted. (except for points which is for 3 rooms)
Sep 20, 2018, 11:25 pm
#440
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Actually this statement made me wonder about the following:
Note: if they calculate nights for the entire stay duration then it would be another +10 EQN for a total of 25 EQN but i suspect its only for the date of the event.
Without RE, I would only be earning only 3 EQN for this family trip since only the first room is counted. (except for points which is for 3 rooms)
- I take my extended family on yearly trips lasting for about a week.
- But for simplicity, lets just say 5 rooms for a 3 night stay.
- Suppose i book a meeting room to celebrate my grand daughter's birthday in that hotel.
Note: if they calculate nights for the entire stay duration then it would be another +10 EQN for a total of 25 EQN but i suspect its only for the date of the event.
Without RE, I would only be earning only 3 EQN for this family trip since only the first room is counted. (except for points which is for 3 rooms)
Group nights and meetings are distinct. Earning 10 elite nights for the first meeting each year is an artifact of the old Marriott Rewards program. Earning 1 elite night per 20 (group) room nights is an artifact of the old SPG Pro program.
Sep 21, 2018, 7:22 am
#441
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Has anyone seen any text that says the 10 night credit is actually each year? Typical Marriott wiggle room in their terms. I'm guessing there will be more changes. Chasing moving targets is a challenge.
Sep 21, 2018, 8:11 am
#442
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No, I think all we have is a single data point (post 419) from someone whose prior meeting was several years ago.
Sep 21, 2018, 8:55 am
#443
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Do we know for sure that post merger Starriott is giving ten elite nights per year for the first meeting of the year versus ten elite nights once in a lifetime for the first post merger meeting? There won't be any data points until next year and the T&C seem vague on this.
Sep 21, 2018, 10:01 am
#444
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Multiple people actually have shared many data points that make it just as obvious now as it was before Aug 18: the first meeting of the year will earn 10 elite nights, and any further meetings that same year will not earn elite nights. And that repeats every year...just like every other earned benefit.
Those that are worrying about it being a Lifetime issue are truly worrying needlessly, as that just makes no sense. No other benefit gets a lifetime treatment (or ever has) in the Marriott loyalty scheme. Or SPG for that matter. So it’s impossible to imagine why anyone would think that now. There’s just a lot of people playing devil’s advocate and creating and reinforcing silly conspiracy ideas to confuse the masses.
Don’t be confused. Yes, we know for sure. First means first. First of the year. Not first Lifetime. Common sense wins. Some people just don’t want to accept a new reality. Life is hard.
Those that are worrying about it being a Lifetime issue are truly worrying needlessly, as that just makes no sense. No other benefit gets a lifetime treatment (or ever has) in the Marriott loyalty scheme. Or SPG for that matter. So it’s impossible to imagine why anyone would think that now. There’s just a lot of people playing devil’s advocate and creating and reinforcing silly conspiracy ideas to confuse the masses.
Don’t be confused. Yes, we know for sure. First means first. First of the year. Not first Lifetime. Common sense wins. Some people just don’t want to accept a new reality. Life is hard.
Sep 21, 2018, 11:11 am
#445
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Multiple people actually have shared many data points that make it just as obvious now as it was before Aug 18: the first meeting of the year will earn 10 elite nights, and any further meetings that same year will not earn elite nights. And that repeats every year...just like every other earned benefit.
Those that are worrying about it being a Lifetime issue are truly worrying needlessly, as that just makes no sense. No other benefit gets a lifetime treatment (or ever has) in the Marriott loyalty scheme. Or SPG for that matter. So it’s impossible to imagine why anyone would think that now. There’s just a lot of people playing devil’s advocate and creating and reinforcing silly conspiracy ideas to confuse the masses.
Don’t be confused. Yes, we know for sure. First means first. First of the year. Not first Lifetime. Common sense wins. Some people just don’t want to accept a new reality. Life is hard.
Those that are worrying about it being a Lifetime issue are truly worrying needlessly, as that just makes no sense. No other benefit gets a lifetime treatment (or ever has) in the Marriott loyalty scheme. Or SPG for that matter. So it’s impossible to imagine why anyone would think that now. There’s just a lot of people playing devil’s advocate and creating and reinforcing silly conspiracy ideas to confuse the masses.
Don’t be confused. Yes, we know for sure. First means first. First of the year. Not first Lifetime. Common sense wins. Some people just don’t want to accept a new reality. Life is hard.
Excuse me, but why are you saying that I can't accept a new reality just because I don't think we really know for sure (as the T&Cs are ambiguous) that one time means one time per year or one time period (lifetime). There are no data points to prove this either way.
I have no horse in this race as I have *never* (lifetime) received elite nights for meetings, credit cards, or more than one room (room occupied by other people), but I disagree that your "once per year" rule has been proved. T&Cs don't necessarily follow common sense, and there are hotel programs (such as WOH) where some benefits are indeed lifetime (the free night after 5 and then 10 brands, for example).
I have no horse in this race as I have *never* (lifetime) received elite nights for meetings, credit cards, or more than one room (room occupied by other people), but I disagree that your "once per year" rule has been proved. T&Cs don't necessarily follow common sense, and there are hotel programs (such as WOH) where some benefits are indeed lifetime (the free night after 5 and then 10 brands, for example).
Sep 21, 2018, 11:17 am
#446
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Excuse me, but why are you saying that I can't accept a new reality just because I don't think we really know for sure (as the T&Cs are ambiguous) that one time means one time per year or one time period (lifetime). There are no data points to prove this either way.
I have no horse in this race as I have *never* (lifetime) received elite nights for meetings, credit cards, or more than one room (room occupied by other people), but I disagree that your "once per year" rule has been proved. T&Cs don't necessarily follow common sense, and there are hotel programs (such as WOH) where some benefits are indeed lifetime (the free night after 5 and then 10 brands, for example).
I have no horse in this race as I have *never* (lifetime) received elite nights for meetings, credit cards, or more than one room (room occupied by other people), but I disagree that your "once per year" rule has been proved. T&Cs don't necessarily follow common sense, and there are hotel programs (such as WOH) where some benefits are indeed lifetime (the free night after 5 and then 10 brands, for example).
I am not directing my comments towards you or to anyone in particular. A large number of people well beyond you continue to ask about this. A number of people are answering differently than I have. I am commenting to hopefully dispel notions that aren't based on common sense IMO.
I believe it is blatantly obvious that one will earn 10 elite nights for the first (as stated) and only the first (which still means first) meeting of each year. I believe people wondering about it being for only the first meeting ever in a lifetime are creating unnecessary worry based on unreasonable thinking.
Some people are very literal and try to find loopholes in the details wherever and whenever they can, but that doesn't mean those details are loopholes or conspiracies. You and everyone else are welcome to believe that it may be a lifetime meeting bonus of 10 elite nights, and you and everyone else are welcome to wait until 2019 to prove it or disprove it to your satisfaction. I'm pretty comfortable knowing it isn't lifetime already.
Last edited by bhrubin; Sep 21, 2018 at 11:33 am
Sep 21, 2018, 11:31 am
#447
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I am not directing my comments towards you or to anyone in particular. A large number of people beyond you continue to ask about this. A number of people are answering differently than I have. I am commenting to hopefully dispel notions that aren't based on common sense IMO.
Sep 21, 2018, 8:50 pm
#448
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I am not directing my comments towards you or to anyone in particular. A large number of people well beyond you continue to ask about this. A number of people are answering differently than I have. I am commenting to hopefully dispel notions that aren't based on common sense IMO.
I believe it is blatantly obvious that one will earn 10 elite nights for the first (as stated) and only the first (which still means first) meeting of each year. I believe people wondering about it being for only the first meeting ever in a lifetime are creating unnecessary worry based on unreasonable thinking.
Some people are very literal and try to find loopholes in the details wherever and whenever they can, but that doesn't mean those details are loopholes or conspiracies. You and everyone else are welcome to believe that it may be a lifetime meeting bonus of 10 elite nights, and you and everyone else are welcome to wait until 2019 to prove it or disprove it to your satisfaction. I'm pretty comfortable knowing it isn't lifetime already.
Sep 23, 2018, 1:40 am
#449
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Slightly OT question here. I might be getting my Marriot terms confused, but would ‘Elite nights’ count toward my 16 night Platinum status challenge? That is, I get 10 nights from the meeting and I stay another 6 paid nights. Would that work?
Last edited by Gold_Member; Sep 23, 2018 at 5:12 am
Sep 23, 2018, 3:30 am
#450
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16 days award/paid butt in bed nights to qualify.
Don't think the +10 EQN from RE will qualify towards this challenge.
Don't think the +10 EQN from RE will qualify towards this challenge.