Marriott-specific Coronavirus Discussion Thread
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Feb 24, 20, 4:58 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Marriott-specific Coronavirus Discussion Thread
Couldn't find any discussion about that, sorry if I missed.
I achieve Platinum level mainly on leisure stays and credit card bonus nights. As Coronavirus spread rapidly raises fears of global pandemic, chance to retain my Platinum looks slim now. I have cancelled my trips to South Korea for Easter and likely to cancel Thailand trip for the summer. When travelling as family with young kids, health and safety are always my top priority.
Any impact on your travel plan so far?
I achieve Platinum level mainly on leisure stays and credit card bonus nights. As Coronavirus spread rapidly raises fears of global pandemic, chance to retain my Platinum looks slim now. I have cancelled my trips to South Korea for Easter and likely to cancel Thailand trip for the summer. When travelling as family with young kids, health and safety are always my top priority.
Any impact on your travel plan so far?
Feb 24, 20, 5:06 am
#2
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto vicinity
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E50, SPG P100, Marriott Plat, Fairmont Plat
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Yes. I missed out on 7 nights in Vietnam and 2 nights in Bangkok for a Feb trip that was supposed to route through China. 
Luckily, I’m LT Titanium and thanks to another awful promo from Marriott, thinking of switching my remaining stays over to Hyatt anyhow.
Luckily, I’m LT Titanium and thanks to another awful promo from Marriott, thinking of switching my remaining stays over to Hyatt anyhow.
Feb 24, 20, 5:31 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Yangon
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Had to reroute a trip that was going through Hong Kong. Marriott Skycity Hong Kong allowed me to cancel my non refundable booking without charge (I had to show them evidence that the change in plans was out of my control, in my case the notification of my flight being cancelled).
Feb 24, 20, 5:45 am
#4
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
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Posts: 6,628
Marriott aren't getting any of my stays to cancel, but the weekend after next I'm meant to be flying into the middle of the Italian outbreak, so in the process of looking for new weekend plans now.
Feb 24, 20, 7:08 am
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YVR
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Originally Posted by DonnyJohn
Couldn't find any discussion about that, sorry if I missed.
I achieve Platinum level mainly on leisure stays and credit card bonus nights. As Coronavirus spread rapidly raises fears of global pandemic, chance to retain my Platinum looks slim now. I have cancelled my trips to South Korea for Easter and likely to cancel Thailand trip for the summer. When travelling as family with young kids, health and safety are always my top priority.
Any impact on your travel plan so far?
I achieve Platinum level mainly on leisure stays and credit card bonus nights. As Coronavirus spread rapidly raises fears of global pandemic, chance to retain my Platinum looks slim now. I have cancelled my trips to South Korea for Easter and likely to cancel Thailand trip for the summer. When travelling as family with young kids, health and safety are always my top priority.
Any impact on your travel plan so far?
quite enjoying the reduced number of tourists.... I think this is the time to travel not avoid it, other than cruise ships.
Feb 24, 20, 7:40 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: London
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Originally Posted by scotchmeup
nope not at all, been through Thailand and Myannmar and presently at the JW Phu Quoc.
quite enjoying the reduced number of tourists.... I think this is the time to travel not avoid it, other than cruise ships.
quite enjoying the reduced number of tourists.... I think this is the time to travel not avoid it, other than cruise ships.
Indeed. Much better rates, much lower occupancy and what we all love the most: Much less travellers! Only win-win!
Last edited by hhoope01; Feb 25, 20 at 1:05 pm Reason: Removed comment concerning a single ethnic group.
Feb 24, 20, 7:54 am
#7
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Originally Posted by scotchmeup
I think this is the time to travel not avoid it, other than cruise ships.
Feb 24, 20, 7:57 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 892
I haven’t changed my travel plans ( although I might cancel Milan...more out of concern about potentially being quarantined ) but I have changed some behaviour, eg, using public transport less, avoiding crowded malls and queues ( if possible). I’ve always carried alcohol wipes and hand sanitizer, now I use them far more frequently.
Feb 24, 20, 8:29 am
#9
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
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My BIL had a 3 week tour of China canceled was supposed to be this month. My aunt was to teach a class in Shanghai on art appraisal that was canceled-class was next month.
Feb 24, 20, 8:32 am
#10
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Cancelled a May trip to Hong Kong (StR), Singapore (RC), Borobodur (Amanjiwo), Komodo Islands (chartered boat), Jakarta (FS) and Kuala Lumpur (MO). I have a ski trip to Switzerland coming up in March, watching the situation in Northern Italy closely. No impact for April. Cancelled a trip to Guangzhou in June (FS). Have not yet cancelled but I am strongly considering cancelling a trip to Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka) and Hong Kong in early July. Wait and see on that one. Not making any further new bookings for this year until we see how things play out. Planning to spend the rest of July through most of September in Europe but again that's wait and see with the spread. Still on track with currently booked nights to retain Bonvoy Plat and LHW Sterling.
Feb 24, 20, 8:33 am
#12
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Originally Posted by FlyingFrZ
Was going to spend a night in Beijing at the StR before heading to Japan for cherry blossoms.
Will be going straight to Japan now.
Will be going straight to Japan now.
Feb 24, 20, 9:56 am
#13
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
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Posts: 7,959
I would absolutely keep travelling. Far more people have died from the common flu this year than the Wuhan coronavirus.
The only issue is really if you live in a country where you aren't a citizen, in which case some unforseen restrictions might prevent you from flying home.
The only issue is really if you live in a country where you aren't a citizen, in which case some unforseen restrictions might prevent you from flying home.
