Mar 6, 2020, 5:22 am
Last edit by: hhoope01
This is the consolidated Marriott related Coronavirus Discussion thread. For general travel related Coronvirus discussions/information check out the newly created Coronvirus and Travel forum.
Marriott has released an official statement concerning the Coronavirus: https://marriott-re-2019ncovc.com/ See post #116 (thanks Intl359Widget) in this thread for more details.
Marriott has released an official statement concerning the Coronavirus: https://marriott-re-2019ncovc.com/ See post #116 (thanks Intl359Widget) in this thread for more details.
Marriott-specific Coronavirus Discussion Thread
Feb 25, 2020, 12:05 am
#31
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,227
Being based in Asia this is having a massive impact. My organisation and many others have indefinitely banned any Intra-Asia travel since late Jan. I believe Bonvoy members based in Greater China have had status extended through 2022 but for the rest of us it is likely to be very difficult to renew status this year.
Feb 25, 2020, 12:20 am
#32
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
I agree! I am currently on a 12-day cruise from Auckland to Sydney. The cruise commenced on February 14th. Anyone who flew from or transited Hong Kong, Macau or Mainline China since February 1st was denied boarding and provided a full refund. I wouldn't hesitate to book a cruise but be cognizant of your travel routing for embarkation and the Cruise Lines policy.
James
James
Feb 25, 2020, 2:57 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YVR YLW PSP
Programs: SE 100K MM,UA Gold, Marriott Titanium,Hilton Diamond, Golden Circle Jade, National Exec Elite
Posts: 408
Feb 25, 2020, 9:59 am
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Work trip to Singapore cancelled (was supposed to leave Friday). Likely to cancel our personal trip to Tokyo and Kyoto. At the moment have a trip to Dubai at the beginning of April, will see if that sticks.
Have had a couple of domestic trips and a few more in plan and don't have any immediate reasons to cancel the domestic travel (for small meetings) but the international travel is getting greater scrutiny from me going forward in addition to large scale domestic conferences that have lots of global attendees.
Have had a couple of domestic trips and a few more in plan and don't have any immediate reasons to cancel the domestic travel (for small meetings) but the international travel is getting greater scrutiny from me going forward in addition to large scale domestic conferences that have lots of global attendees.
Feb 25, 2020, 1:28 pm
#40
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: DL PM - IC RA - HHonors Gold - Hertz Gold - AA - US - CO - Choice Privileges
Posts: 1,662
More liberal cancellations would be ideal. Two bookings in Bali were cancelled despite the prospects the holiday will continue. No issues with capacity one way or another. I normally don't arrive without a hotel but the risk of a full hotel is zero.
Feb 25, 2020, 2:32 pm
#41
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 733
I have a three week trip In April I'm cancelling. Was supposed to be hopping between Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok, and Tokyo. Taiwan has imposed a quarantine on everyone coming from Korea, Japan and Thailand have a high number of infections, and the trip has basically fallen apart. I also have a 6 week trip in July to Australia, Germany, and Thailand, but at the pace of the current spread I think that might end up cancelled too.
I'm not overly risk adverse -- I'm healthy and young and I'm about as scared of this virus as I am of the flu -- but the IRROPS and travel restrictions are making it really difficult.
I'm not overly risk adverse -- I'm healthy and young and I'm about as scared of this virus as I am of the flu -- but the IRROPS and travel restrictions are making it really difficult.
Feb 25, 2020, 6:27 pm
#42
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: AS MVP; UA Gold; DL Gold; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 156
After CX canceled my departure flight from ICN, I was able to contact Marriott to cancel my pre-paid Seoul hotel reservation (Four Points) with a full refund and no fee. Titanium line was very helpful.