Jan 11, 2021, 12:26 pm
Last edit by: DELee
On 1/11/2021, Marriott announced its elite qualification for 2021.
Marriott Bonvoy™ Members who earned Elite Status in 2020 will receive a onetime deposit of 50% of their tier's annual Elite Night Credit requirement, e.g. those Members who achieved Platinum Elite status in 2020 would receive 25 Elite Night Credits in their Account in February 2021.
Since Members already received an extension of their earned 2019 Elite Status through February 1, 2022, the Elite Night Credit deposit helps Members reach the next tier faster.
In addition, these Elite Night Credits will count towards achieving the 2021 Annual Choice Benefit, as well as achieving Lifetime Elite Status. 50% Elite Night Credits deposit and remaining 2021 Requirements needed to achieve the next tier's Status are based on the 2020 earned Status tier as follows:
Ambassador Elite will receive 50 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 50 Elite Night Credits and US$14,000 in Qualifying spend in 2021 to re-achieve Ambassador Status
Titanium Elite will receive 38 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 62 Elite Night Credits and US$14,000 in Qualifying Stay Spend in 2021 to achieve Ambassador Elite
Platinum Elite will receive 25 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 50 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Titanium Elite
Gold Elite will receive 13 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 37 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Platinum Elite
Silver Elite will receive 5 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 20 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Gold Elite
Member tier will not receive Elite Night Credits and will need a total of 10 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Silver Elite
Example:
A Member who earned Gold Elite Status in 2019 already received an extension of the Gold Elite Status to February 1, 2022. To achieve the next tier up of Platinum Elite in 2021 to enjoy through February 2023, the Member will need to achieve a total of 50 Elite Night Credits by December 31, 2021. This Gold Elite Member will receive 13 Elite Night Credits (50% of the 25 normally needed to requalify for Gold), which means the Member will only need 37 Elite Night Credits to achieve Platinum Elite this year.
Complete FAQs:
Bonvoy Members & COVID-19? (marriott.com)
Annual Choice Benefit Selection:
https://choice-benefit.marriott.com/...arriott-bonvoy
For 2020 Elite status earners: To help you get to the next Elite level faster, we will deposit 50% of the required Elite Night Credits for your 2020 Elite status into your account by February 5, 2021. We have also reduced the required spend for Ambassador Elite to $14K annual qualifying spend in 2021 only. In 2022, the spend requirement will return to $20K annually.
Marriott Bonvoy™ Members who earned Elite Status in 2020 will receive a onetime deposit of 50% of their tier's annual Elite Night Credit requirement, e.g. those Members who achieved Platinum Elite status in 2020 would receive 25 Elite Night Credits in their Account in February 2021.
Since Members already received an extension of their earned 2019 Elite Status through February 1, 2022, the Elite Night Credit deposit helps Members reach the next tier faster.
In addition, these Elite Night Credits will count towards achieving the 2021 Annual Choice Benefit, as well as achieving Lifetime Elite Status. 50% Elite Night Credits deposit and remaining 2021 Requirements needed to achieve the next tier's Status are based on the 2020 earned Status tier as follows:
Ambassador Elite will receive 50 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 50 Elite Night Credits and US$14,000 in Qualifying spend in 2021 to re-achieve Ambassador Status
Titanium Elite will receive 38 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 62 Elite Night Credits and US$14,000 in Qualifying Stay Spend in 2021 to achieve Ambassador Elite
Platinum Elite will receive 25 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 50 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Titanium Elite
Gold Elite will receive 13 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 37 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Platinum Elite
Silver Elite will receive 5 Elite Night Credits and will need an additional 20 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Gold Elite
Member tier will not receive Elite Night Credits and will need a total of 10 Elite Night Credits in 2021 to achieve Silver Elite
Example:
A Member who earned Gold Elite Status in 2019 already received an extension of the Gold Elite Status to February 1, 2022. To achieve the next tier up of Platinum Elite in 2021 to enjoy through February 2023, the Member will need to achieve a total of 50 Elite Night Credits by December 31, 2021. This Gold Elite Member will receive 13 Elite Night Credits (50% of the 25 normally needed to requalify for Gold), which means the Member will only need 37 Elite Night Credits to achieve Platinum Elite this year.
Complete FAQs:
Bonvoy Members & COVID-19? (marriott.com)
Annual Choice Benefit Selection:
https://choice-benefit.marriott.com/...arriott-bonvoy
Marriott Announces Goodwill Elite Qualification for 2021
Feb 14, 2021, 9:47 am
#301
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: The Blackwater Valley (Berkshire/Hampshire/Surrey border area)
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Diamond, etc etc
Posts: 199
I'm curious: why? I find switching hotels a chore, and would not go out of my way to switch a hotel in the middle of a stay, UNLESS there is an oblivious benefit e.g., trying different brands within a promo period to gain extra credits/ points.
Just for the welcome points? Hell no...
Just for the welcome points? Hell no...
Feb 14, 2021, 10:26 am
#302
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
You know you can purchase IHG Ambassador elite status which would go well right now with all the Intercontinental resorts and hotels they have in that region.
Feb 14, 2021, 5:23 pm
#303
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
Le Meridien Tahiti
On October 16 of this year [2018] Le Meridien Tahiti became a Sofitel. They alerted people with reservations with just 4 days before the change was effective. I suppose this helps with people rushing to redeem points or book cash reservations before the changeover. It seems to be a common theme for Marriott to not provide customers fair notice. Guests who have already booked to stay at the property will have their reservations honored. Customers holding reservations should have received an email similar to this:“As a valued Marriott Rewards member, we are writing to inform you of a change in the status of Le Meridien Tahiti. Since October 16, 2018, the property is no longer part of Marriott International or Le Meridien brand and no longer participate in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) program. We see you are currently holding a reservation, arriving on xxx 2019 and departing on xxx 2019. We are pleased to inform you that the hotel will honor your reservation for a Preferred (free) Night Award, including Cash and Points, as your stay was originally confirmed. However, since the hotel will no longer be affiliated with the Starwood system, you will not earn Starpoints for any eligible charges incurred, nor will you receive any of your Starwood Preferred Guest membership amenities or benefits. We realize this may be disappointing but hope we can count on your understanding.”
James
Feb 20, 2021, 6:15 am
#304
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mesilla, NM
Programs: DL DM 4.7 MM MQM Marriott Ambassador Lifetime Titanium AA CK
Posts: 2,714
The Le Meridien Tahiti deflagged in 2018. I had a redemption there, booked earlier in 2018, for 2 nights in February 2019 prior to a cruise; ultimately I cancelled and stayed at a beautiful Air BnB.
Le Meridien Tahiti
On October 16 of this year [2018] Le Meridien Tahiti became a Sofitel. They alerted people with reservations with just 4 days before the change was effective. I suppose this helps with people rushing to redeem points or book cash reservations before the changeover. It seems to be a common theme for Marriott to not provide customers fair notice. Guests who have already booked to stay at the property will have their reservations honored. Customers holding reservations should have received an email similar to this:
Feb 20, 2021, 4:11 pm
#305
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Atlanta GA
Programs: DL GM 1MM, Marriott AMB/LTT, Hyatt EX, HH Dia, Ntl EEE
Posts: 211
Tomorrow is the last day for booking Off Peak rates to get the 40% off of standard rates. I looked for something here that could explain how the points work out but didn't see anything. this is what I think
Book off peak at 9,000 points. The standard rate is 12,500 points. Minus the 40% is (-5,000) 7,500 per night. So a 5 night stay would equal 30,000 points (4x7,500 + 1 free night)
Right now the website takes 36,000 (4x9,000).so I should expect to be reimbursed 6,000 points after my stay. Does anyone else see the math this way?
Book off peak at 9,000 points. The standard rate is 12,500 points. Minus the 40% is (-5,000) 7,500 per night. So a 5 night stay would equal 30,000 points (4x7,500 + 1 free night)
Right now the website takes 36,000 (4x9,000).so I should expect to be reimbursed 6,000 points after my stay. Does anyone else see the math this way?
Feb 20, 2021, 5:09 pm
#306
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
Tomorrow is the last day for booking Off Peak rates to get the 40% off of standard rates. I looked for something here that could explain how the points work out but didn't see anything. this is what I think
Book off peak at 9,000 points. The standard rate is 12,500 points. Minus the 40% is (-5,000) 7,500 per night. So a 5 night stay would equal 30,000 points (4x7,500 + 1 free night)
Right now the website takes 36,000 (4x9,000).so I should expect to be reimbursed 6,000 points after my stay. Does anyone else see the math this way?
Book off peak at 9,000 points. The standard rate is 12,500 points. Minus the 40% is (-5,000) 7,500 per night. So a 5 night stay would equal 30,000 points (4x7,500 + 1 free night)
Right now the website takes 36,000 (4x9,000).so I should expect to be reimbursed 6,000 points after my stay. Does anyone else see the math this way?
Save Up to 40% on Standard Redemption Pricing by booking Off-Peak rates by February 21, 2021
Thread here:
Award redemption chart updated : off-peak rates reduced by 10%
I suspect that what you see is what you get.
Feb 20, 2021, 5:48 pm
#307
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Atlanta GA
Programs: DL GM 1MM, Marriott AMB/LTT, Hyatt EX, HH Dia, Ntl EEE
Posts: 211
I think you will be disappointed if you expect a points adjustment from Marriott. The promo says:
https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-27591
Thread here:
Award redemption chart updated : off-peak rates reduced by 10%
I suspect that what you see is what you get.
https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-27591
Thread here:
Award redemption chart updated : off-peak rates reduced by 10%
I suspect that what you see is what you get.
Thanks for the T&C. Those 2 words "Up To" always get you. So this means that the chart will change back Monday.
Feb 23, 2021, 2:47 pm
#309
Company Representative, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 690
If you send a Private Message with your full name, Marriott Bonvoy number, and confirm the email address on your account, we'd be glad to look into this for you.
Thanks,
Robert V.
Social Media Liaison
Oct 18, 2021, 12:29 pm
#310
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA 1K MM, SPG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 96
Do we think Marriott will do this again next year? Trying to decide if I should try to go for Titanium or not, and getting 50% elite night credits for 2022 would be enough incentive for me to go for it.
Oct 18, 2021, 1:24 pm
#311
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 123
Jan 28, 2022, 6:52 am
#313
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,716
khabah
Jan 28, 2022, 11:55 am
#314
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, AA ExecPlat, Amtrak Select Exec, former WN apologist
Posts: 1,429
My guess is no. They just rolled out a double EQN promo. I would expect more EQN promos throughout year, especially if travel remains depressed. But the freebies of the last couple years would have to end eventually, I would think.
Jan 28, 2022, 12:45 pm
#315
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Bonvoy :Ambassador , ALL :Diamond, Skywards :Silver, Krisflyer :Silver
Posts: 2,808
Marriott seems to be the follower. They wait until other programs announce their intention, then they respond.