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Official Announcement:

Unlock a world of possibilities with our new global promotion, Marriott Bonvoy™ Unlock More. Get 2,000 bonus points after two stays* — then you’ll unlock an additional offer for even more bonus points.

Register by December 31 to earn on stays at any of our participating hotels worldwide between October 29, 2019, and January 14, 2020. Make sure to book at marriott.com or with the Marriott Bonvoy App to earn with Unlock More and get the best rates.
Get ready to earn more from your travels and use your bonus points for free nights, flights, exclusive experiences and so much more.

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*A “stay” is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/checkout activity on any points-eligible rate (“Qualifying Rate”).

Secondary Offers (Q4 2019):

2,000 bonus points after 4 additional stays.* Then keep earning 2,000 bonus points every 2 stays through Jan 14, 2020
4,000 bonus points after 2 additional stays
5,000 bonus points after 1 additional stay
6,000 bonus points after 3 additional stays
8,000 bonus points after 4 additional stays
10,000 bonus points after 1 additional stay
12,000 bonus points after 5 additional stays
15,000 bonus points after 6 additional stays
20,000 bonus points after 1 additional stay

Secondary Offers (all offers):

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2019 Q4 Global Promo : 'Unlock More' (29 Oct 19 - 14 Jan 20)

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Oct 31, 2019, 6:59 am

#211

Marriott Bonvoy Lurker

Company Representative, Marriott Bonvoy

Join Date: Feb 2019

Programs: Marriott Bonvoy

Posts: 690

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderNugget

Hi,

I find this answer interesting as I couldn't sign up for the promotion and got the following answer after writing to Marriott:

"Dear Mr XX

Thank you for your email.

This promotion is targeted for guest that have only one stay on the account.

We are trying to encourage them to travel more.

As a Gold Elite member you are not eligible for this promotion.

I apologise for any inconvenience this has caused to you.

If there is anything else i can do,please let me know.

Alternatively you can ring us on UK Toll-free number 00800 1927 1927.

???????Kind regards

XX | Guest Experience Assistance Team"

But I will try to email you instead to see if that works...

Best

Hi ThunderNugget! The Unlock More promotion should be open to all members who are currently electing to earn points instead of miles. If you'd like to send a Private Message or email us at [email protected] with your full name and Marriott Bonvoy number, we'd be glad to follow up.

Regards,

Robert V.

Social Media Liaison

Oct 31, 2019, 7:05 am

#212

margarita girl

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: Toronto

Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob

Posts: 15,521

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marriott Bonvoy Lurker

I think a follow up with uninformed Marriott employees is in order too.

That was quite the little story he/she came up with.

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Oct 31, 2019, 7:44 am

#213

matravelguy

Join Date: Apr 2017

Posts: 74

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderNugget

Marriott should update the terms on its promo:

This promotion is open to certain members only. Persistent members who are not targeted but try to sign up online anyway will receive an error message saying they are ineligible for this promotion. Particularly persistent members who are not targeted and try to sign up online and then contact customer service will also be told they are ineligible to register for this promotion. Only ultra-persistent members who ignore the website message and the member-specific customer service response but who happen to be on Flyertalk and decide to contact the Lurkers for help anyway may register for this promo if they are not targeted.

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Oct 31, 2019, 9:05 am

#214

Kacee

A FlyerTalk Posting Legend

Join Date: Apr 2013

Location: PHX

Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)

Posts: 56,480

For those who are having trouble registering, has there ever been more of a "why even bother?" promo than this one?

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Oct 31, 2019, 7:00 pm

#215

Prpetualtraveller

Join Date: Oct 2019

Posts: 31

I’m interested to see when someone posts about the next step of this promo.
im hoping it doubles after ever two stays

Oct 31, 2019, 8:06 pm

#216

margarita girl

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: Toronto

Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob

Posts: 15,521

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prpetualtraveller

I’m interested to see when someone posts about the next step of this promo.
im hoping it doubles after ever two stays

See posts # 45 and 56 for samples from previous promos.

Oct 31, 2019, 8:16 pm

#217

Prpetualtraveller

Join Date: Oct 2019

Posts: 31

Quote:

Originally Posted by margarita girl

See posts # 45 and 56 for samples from previous promos.

So basically garbage 😣

Nov 1, 2019, 8:37 am

#218

Duke787

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Mar 2013

Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 10,130

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kacee

For those who are having trouble registering, has there ever been more of a "why even bother?" promo than this one?

Yep -- I can't register, but not worth the time/effort to follow-up for this one.

My travel is mostly done for the year and any non-award nights will go to Hilton

Nov 1, 2019, 12:55 pm

#219

TommyC80

Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: Frozen in Carbonite

Programs: UA Aluminum 0.6MM, Bonvoy Life Sentence, Hyatt Eliteist, AA Super Plutonium

Posts: 2,878

Since I’ve got about $20,000 of spend forecasted at marriott hotels in the next few months, I’m 100% certain it won’t be double points.

Nov 1, 2019, 2:03 pm

#220

KRSW

Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: Somewhere in Florida

Posts: 2,622

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotmatt

Im at a Marriott now checking out Oct 29, then on to another to checkout Oct 31.

Hopefully this qualifies me and Ill post the details.

Welcome to FlyerTalk!

Nov 1, 2019, 3:42 pm

#221

bosman

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke787

Yep -- I can't register, but not worth the time/effort to follow-up for this one.

100% my feelings too.

Nov 2, 2019, 2:22 am

#222

mizzou miles

Join Date: Dec 2000

Location: New York City

Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold

Posts: 2,128

Well, I've got two stays completed (of course, only one has posted but I'll call that a win these days) so I should have my shiny 2000 new MR points soon!! And then we'll see what the Marriott super computer throws out for me - which will determine Hyatt or Marriott for the next 2 months!

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Nov 2, 2019, 8:10 am

#223

Intl359Widget

Join Date: Mar 2018

Location: EDI/GLA

Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium

Posts: 2,272

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzou miles

Deal or No Deal?

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Nov 2, 2019, 2:03 pm

#224

sjpmurph01

Join Date: May 2010

Location: PHL

Programs: AA EXP, UA *S, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Exp, IHG Plat, National EE, Sixt Plat

Posts: 648

Status update
- 1st stay was 10/29-30. Posted 11/1
- 2nd stay was 10/30-10/31. Posted 11/2, including a separate line item for 2k points labeled as "Q4 2019 Global Promotion-base Offer"

Now just waiting "2-3 days" for the next round to automatically unlock. Will report back.

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