Possible relaxed requirements for those who wanna level up?
Apr 12, 2020, 9:54 pm
#46
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
Can't look at it that way as they extended for all even those without stays / spent dollars.
I spent nights and dollars and will continue to do so up-to potentially achieving Ambassador status qualification in 2020 again. If I qualify then I should expect Marriott to value this achievement regardless of the free one year extension they offered all members. It's that simple and shouldn't be difficult to follow.
First I did not say "for everyone" so let's avoid quoting something that wasn't stated. I haven't suggested rollovers in the past ever, however this is one year they should consider including (but not limited to) all other options I suggested. There are several others that have the same perspective. You have a perspective, unfortunately we don't see the same and we can leave it at that.
I spent nights and dollars and will continue to do so up-to potentially achieving Ambassador status qualification in 2020 again. If I qualify then I should expect Marriott to value this achievement regardless of the free one year extension they offered all members. It's that simple and shouldn't be difficult to follow.
First I did not say "for everyone" so let's avoid quoting something that wasn't stated. I haven't suggested rollovers in the past ever, however this is one year they should consider including (but not limited to) all other options I suggested. There are several others that have the same perspective. You have a perspective, unfortunately we don't see the same and we can leave it at that.
Why rollover nights & spend for Ambassador Elites only? Why stop at your suggestions? Perhaps a Lifetime Ambassador Elite Title would suffice and then you can waste all your stays and spend forever after. If you indeed requalify in 2020 organically, petition Marriott for a 2022 extension next year when it will be better known if travel without a vaccine is plausible. We definitely do have a different perspective and yes, I will leave it at that. James
Apr 13, 2020, 5:50 am
#47
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
Not the same. COVID-19 impacted this year, MAR extended status this year for next, reduced travel with country entry restrictions are happening this year, I for one already stayed 40% of night requirement and spent close to half the required dollars towards Ambassador prior to shutdowns and will continue staying once things get back to normal (even semi-normal) this year. If MAR did something for their most loyal customers, members would feel even more motivated to stay and not switch to others.
Apr 13, 2020, 6:42 am
#48
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
Apr 13, 2020, 1:50 pm
#49
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
So I am still confused about the extension and related details.. Will I get to roll over any of the nights (know Marriott does not usually do rollovers) into 2021, or do we all start with zero nights and spend as of 1/1/2021? If we start with nothing in 2021, I might as well just take the whole year off from travel. Or would I have any incentive anyone sees (already LT Titanium so don't think there is anything else that would matter for LT) I know Delta you are rolling over some stuff, but here I don't think there is anything... Am I missing something... This is what I got as of now..
Apr 13, 2020, 1:59 pm
#50
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
How many people who achieved Ambassador status, then had it extended, are going to leave Marriott due to lack of recognition, and move to a competitor where they have a lesser status? I understand your point that, for this one year, Marriott is not differentiating much between those who rack up the stays and those who don't (although there are still some differences, such as I probably won't make 50 nights and get the SNA's this year). But ultimately, most people see a reward as a reward, not a zero sum game with other program members. Personally, I don't see a lot of people running to Hilton or Hyatt simply because they don't feel special enough in comparison to other customers. Time will tell.
Apr 13, 2020, 2:42 pm
#52
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
So you want "me" inequitable special treatment. I understand! Why rollover nights & spend for Ambassador Elites only? Why stop at your suggestions? Perhaps a Lifetime Ambassador Elite Title would suffice and then you can waste all your stays and spend forever after. If you indeed requalify in 2020 organically, petition Marriott for a 2022 extension next year when it will be better known if travel without a vaccine is plausible. We definitely do have a different perspective and yes, I will leave it at that.
James
Why rollover nights & spend for Ambassador Elites only? Why stop at your suggestions? Perhaps a Lifetime Ambassador Elite Title would suffice and then you can waste all your stays and spend forever after. If you indeed requalify in 2020 organically, petition Marriott for a 2022 extension next year when it will be better known if travel without a vaccine is plausible. We definitely do have a different perspective and yes, I will leave it at that.James
Apr 13, 2020, 3:42 pm
#53
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
It's a fair point, however let's say I was going to stay another 60 to 100 nights this year and spend $12k to 20k+, I could get top tier status at another chain through maybe status match / accelerator. Many may still continue to stay, however some high spenders at Marriott may move.