Next Bonvoy global promotion after 4 June 2019 ?
Apr 17, 2019, 6:57 am
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Next Bonvoy global promotion after 4 June 2019 ?
Hello guys
I was wondering what could I expect from Marriott as regards potential upcoming promotion, once the "double points" end on 2nd June.
You could call it simple speculation. But based on what Marriott has offered before, or based on what Hilton, Hyatt have offered, you guys would be the most eligible lot to assist in the "speculation". It's on this forum that the most seasoned members respond and would have an idea of what it could be.
I am thinking they might extend the double point? Or perhaps, they might introduce 1 free night for every 4 nights stayed promotion. I dont know, just thinking out loud..
I was wondering what could I expect from Marriott as regards potential upcoming promotion, once the "double points" end on 2nd June.
You could call it simple speculation. But based on what Marriott has offered before, or based on what Hilton, Hyatt have offered, you guys would be the most eligible lot to assist in the "speculation". It's on this forum that the most seasoned members respond and would have an idea of what it could be.
I am thinking they might extend the double point? Or perhaps, they might introduce 1 free night for every 4 nights stayed promotion. I dont know, just thinking out loud..
Apr 17, 2019, 7:07 am
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What I expect is that sometime in the next 3 months, we will see an announcement of the next promo.
Apr 17, 2019, 7:10 am
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Apr 17, 2019, 7:15 am
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So far Bonvoy doesn't hasn't been doing imaginative or strong promos, so I would expect 500 points per eligible paid stay of 2+ nights after your first eligible paid stay of 2+ nights.
Apr 17, 2019, 7:49 am
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they seem to like tiered point bonuses after set number of stays, e.g. 5000 points after 5 stays, 10000 after 10, or something like that
Apr 17, 2019, 7:51 am
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Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed 
Apr 17, 2019, 8:01 am
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lol.
That's a good starting point.
Problem is I have gotten used to expecting more with the double point promotion. lol.
I think I have been accruing close to 8000 points every week ever since this started and it'll probably be the same until the promo ends.
Apr 17, 2019, 8:04 am
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Yes, and I don’t get the logic in that approach . What is it about ‘stays’ rather than ‘nights’ ?( surely the bottom line is the same , regardless). It’s not only Marriott, other chains have the same ‘stays’ requirement in some promos.
Apr 17, 2019, 8:11 am
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hypothetical situations
1) As a heavy user, You typically stay on 4-5 nights and spend 130-160 / night for a total stay value of 4 x 150 = $600
Now if
- Marriott paid by the night - they would be paying bonus for 4 nights
- Marriott paid by the stay - they would be paying bonus for only 1 stay
- Marriott paid by the $ - they would be paying bonus for $600
So cheapest for them is to stick with stay and offer bonus dependent on stay.
2) As a heavy or high end user, You typically stay on 1-2 nights and spend 300-400/ night for a total stay value of 2 x 350 = $700
Now if
- Marriott paid by the night - they would be paying bonus for 2 nights
- Marriott paid by the stay - they would be paying bonus for only 1 stay
- Marriott paid by the $ - they would be paying bonus for $700
So cheapest for them is to stick with stay and offer bonus dependent on number of stays.
3) As a infrequent user, You typically stay on category 1-2 for 2 night and spend 90-110 of ~ 2 x 100 = $200
Now if
- Marriott paid by the night - they would be paying bonus for 2 nights
- Marriott paid by the stay - they would be paying bonus for only 1 stay
- Marriott paid by the $ - they would be paying bonus for $200
So cheapest for them is to stick with stay and offer bonus dependent on number of stays.
Apr 17, 2019, 8:13 am
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Because once they have you at their property of night one of a multi night stay in a certain location, most people are unlikely to change properties.
Apr 17, 2019, 9:38 am
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Apr 17, 2019, 9:48 am
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Expect gripes and complaints.
Apr 17, 2019, 11:40 am
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I concur with this estimate based on the past and that we are coming into the busier travel season.
Apr 17, 2019, 11:51 am
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I think if it happens to get that low - I'll start using my AMEX Platinum to book hotels.
