How far are you from qualifying for Ambassador?
Aug 23, 2022, 12:17 am
#1
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
How far are you from qualifying for Ambassador?
Nope, probably ain't gonna make it yet again....
oh, darnaroonie.
David
p.s. In my 25 years as a Marriott Rewards/Bonvoy member, haven't made it yet....
oh, darnaroonie.
David
p.s. In my 25 years as a Marriott Rewards/Bonvoy member, haven't made it yet....
Aug 23, 2022, 3:20 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: England
Programs: BAEC Gold, UA Mileage Plus, Hotels.com Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Pizza Express Gold
Posts: 603
I think I will be as close as I ever will be at the end of this year - I've got another 17 nights booked I think. Don't think I'll make it much past halfway on the spend though. And in future I doubt there will be as many bonus nights, so will be aiming for Platinum.
Aug 23, 2022, 6:49 am
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,159
I was about half way to hitting the renewal ambassador spend level at the mid year point and had plenty of nights, but it is in no way worth it to pursue Ambassador unless organically hitting it.
Instead, I stayed at a Hyatt when it was more convenient, and rented a couple condo units for some longer stays for a better (and less expensive) experience for other trips.
Have life time Titanium anyway, and will be whatever level is below Ambassador as well. Not gonna miss it at all.
Instead, I stayed at a Hyatt when it was more convenient, and rented a couple condo units for some longer stays for a better (and less expensive) experience for other trips.
Have life time Titanium anyway, and will be whatever level is below Ambassador as well. Not gonna miss it at all.
Aug 23, 2022, 8:54 am
#6
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, WN A+, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Amb, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,126
119 nights and $16,277 in spend. I've switched to Hyatt to lock up Globalist then will probably be able to hit Ambassador. Not like I derive any value from it.
Aug 23, 2022, 9:02 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
That is actually impressive... I've already hit 101 EQNs at $8k so I'm not going to be making Ambassador at 20k and after experiencing dismal and meager recognition as an Ambassador...It's not worth going out of my way to get it.
Aug 23, 2022, 11:24 am
#9
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, AA ExecPlat, Amtrak Select Exec, former WN apologist
Posts: 1,428
Hotels at an average rate of $79/night are generally not known for their Ambassador recognition.
Aug 23, 2022, 4:57 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM 2 Mil Miler, HZ PC, Marriott LT TI, AMB, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 556
I'm at around 300 nights (bonus nights included) and roughly at about 21k. I don't have an exact because I am currently at a hotel and thay have not zeroed my bill in about 3 months.
Aug 23, 2022, 11:22 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,502
56 nights $2,496 spend
do I win any prize?
Not renewing Titanium for next year. I have one stay at Marriott property so far in the 2H of 2022.
do I win any prize?
Not renewing Titanium for next year. I have one stay at Marriott property so far in the 2H of 2022.
Aug 24, 2022, 9:37 am
#12
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA 1K MM, DL Diamond, NK Gold, Mariott LT Plat/Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 925
76 nights and $10,408 in spend. I have 18 nights (about $5K in spend) booked. I'm not sure if I'll push for Ambassador. I have had it since it started with SPG but find it pretty worthless compared to Platinum or Titanium. I will requalify for Hyatt Globalist and have been seeing better and better experiences there (amazing upgrades to Presidential suites, lovely welcome amenities, etc.).
Aug 24, 2022, 9:49 am
#13
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Programs: MB Ambassador, WOH Globalist, HH Diamond (Aspire), AA Gold, UA (*G) Gold
Posts: 5,165
76 nights and $10,408 in spend. I have 18 nights (about $5K in spend) booked. I'm not sure if I'll push for Ambassador. I have had it since it started with SPG but find it pretty worthless compared to Platinum or Titanium. I will requalify for Hyatt Globalist and have been seeing better and better experiences there (amazing upgrades to Presidential suites, lovely welcome amenities, etc.).
Aug 24, 2022, 10:21 am
#14
Join Date: May 2020
Location: MIA et al.
Programs: Marriott Ambassadorless / UA 1K / National Executive Elite
Posts: 69
I am now at 256 nights including bonus nights and 38K spend for the year. Im done traveling August 31st and looking forward to it! Now to burn points...
Aug 24, 2022, 10:40 am
#15
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272