Oct 15, 2019, 2:05 am
Last edit by: margarita girl
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.
Register now
*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):
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.
Register now
*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):
2019 Q4 Global Promo : 'Unlock More' (29 Oct 19 - 14 Jan 20)
Nov 19, 2019, 1:02 pm
#496
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,424
Nov 19, 2019, 1:26 pm
#497
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Accor Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond , Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,484
I'm not surprise your colleague have gotten this "huge" offer (relative to the lame offers for others). Corporations are known to treat new comers with better offers and long-time loyal customers like dip-dung. Somehow they think they got us, as if we have no choice but kowtow to them and continue to spend 100+ nights annually on their properties alone, as if we are being held hostage.
I'm waiting for my offer. Let's see, I'm a 14-year loyal SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, currently sitting at over 100+ nights, never stayed less than 85-90 nights for 10 consecutive years. I'll guess my offer will be "Congratulations: stay 10 more times and get 1,000 points" kind of lame crap.
I'm waiting for my offer. Let's see, I'm a 14-year loyal SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, currently sitting at over 100+ nights, never stayed less than 85-90 nights for 10 consecutive years. I'll guess my offer will be "Congratulations: stay 10 more times and get 1,000 points" kind of lame crap.
there is a generic loyalty reward program in Italy (and not only, also in other European countries) called PAYBACK. if you are a “seriuos” and loyal customer with just 1 card, you can die before to get some serious points.
if you are a “non serious” customer with 200 cards...you can earn tons of points.
sometimes these kind of companies get what they deserve ...
Nov 19, 2019, 2:50 pm
#498
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 35
I completed my second 'Unlock' 7 days ago so suspect there is no 'Third' one. That would put me at a whopping 17,000 points for 8 stays...Not even enough for a single night at most Fairfield Inn's
So....First straw was how horrible the transition was from SPG to Bonvoy. I spent 6 months in reservation hell with missing stays, reservations dropping, etc. Second straw for me was that I will have 187 nights this year but only 18.5K of spend(Gov. Rate bookings) so lost my Ambassador status. This promo put me over the edge.
While others state they have had enough yet keep staying, I have officially flipped to the dark side (Hilton) starting December 01. I doubt Bonvoy will even blink but hopefully will see more people finally bail and move on. There are no Hyatt properties where I work so Hilton is it...12X on credit card is more than Bonvoy and their promo's are much better. I used to shun Hilton as the value of the points in the past did not compare to Marriott/Bonvoy but now appears to be equal as the greedy ....... management of BonVoy is hiking everything. It was sad to see Hilton followed BonVoy's lead and charges 'resort fees' though. That one kills me as well..."please give us $25 a day per person and you will get a bottle of water, free internet and can use the pool'.See ya' !
So....First straw was how horrible the transition was from SPG to Bonvoy. I spent 6 months in reservation hell with missing stays, reservations dropping, etc. Second straw for me was that I will have 187 nights this year but only 18.5K of spend(Gov. Rate bookings) so lost my Ambassador status. This promo put me over the edge.
While others state they have had enough yet keep staying, I have officially flipped to the dark side (Hilton) starting December 01. I doubt Bonvoy will even blink but hopefully will see more people finally bail and move on. There are no Hyatt properties where I work so Hilton is it...12X on credit card is more than Bonvoy and their promo's are much better. I used to shun Hilton as the value of the points in the past did not compare to Marriott/Bonvoy but now appears to be equal as the greedy ....... management of BonVoy is hiking everything. It was sad to see Hilton followed BonVoy's lead and charges 'resort fees' though. That one kills me as well..."please give us $25 a day per person and you will get a bottle of water, free internet and can use the pool'.See ya' !
Nov 19, 2019, 3:47 pm
#499
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
At least you guys actually unlocked something. I've completed the 2 stays, got my 2,000 points, but I'm still waiting to hear from Bonvoy what I have actually unlocked! Nothing yet in 3 days! Got I love Marriott IT system....
(Curious, how long was your wait to find out what you have unlocked, maybe 3 days wait is "normal")
(Curious, how long was your wait to find out what you have unlocked, maybe 3 days wait is "normal")
Nov 19, 2019, 3:57 pm
#500
Join Date: May 1998
Location: IAD, DCA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,531
Second offer 2 was 4 stays, 8000 points. Meh, not enough to have any impact on plans. I can’t complain though, I just got done with a super awesome targeted promo, still feeling that love.
Nov 19, 2019, 4:06 pm
#501
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 102
Does a points plus $$ reservation count as a stay. I believe a points only stay does not count towards one of the 2 necessary stays.
Nov 19, 2019, 4:53 pm
#502
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
I got 12,000 for 5 stays as a Plat. Bummer that awards don’t count as I’m doing a 5 night stay on points next month.
Nov 19, 2019, 6:55 pm
#503
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Singapore
Programs: TG Gold, MPC Silver, Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 563
I'm a life time titanium with 80+ nights and got the '6 more stays for 15k bonus' offer. I already had around 9 stays and sufficient nights booked to achieve Ambassador for next year.
Nov 20, 2019, 12:20 am
#504
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Bonvoy ambassador - lifetime plat / Hilton diamond / hyatt globalist / AA CK baby!
Posts: 890
If you'd ambassador can't make it happen, maybe you need a new one anyway...
Nov 20, 2019, 1:20 am
#505
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Europe
Programs: ex-SPG Platinum, Marriott LG, *G United
Posts: 245
Unlock: 10,000 points after 1 stay
Nov 20, 2019, 8:16 am
#506
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Manhattan NV
Programs: Hilton LTD, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LTTE, AA LTP, Avis PC, National EE, Seabourn DE
Posts: 3,030
Lifetime TE....played along with this silly promo and did two Marriott stays that would have gone elsewhere. My reward is bottom rung 4 stays. Their reward from me is no more Marriott stays this year.
Nov 20, 2019, 8:31 am
#507
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
Nov 20, 2019, 8:33 am
#508
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
Honestly Marriott could care less because they know you'll be eventually back in 2020.
Nov 20, 2019, 8:35 am
#509
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,032
Nov 20, 2019, 8:52 am
#510
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: 13,048
I doubt your offer is worse than "stay 10 times and get 10,000 points", which is what you could get with properly-working IT checking to see what stays you are already committed to...
