Will be $10k short for ambassador, any real reason to push to get it?
Jul 19, 23, 3:28 pm
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Will be $10k short for ambassador, any real reason to push to get it?
I am currently at 98 stays for the year, but my dollar spend is at $7k for the year. Without me making an extra effort, I will probably be at $12k for the year. $10k short of the ambassador level.
If I only really stay in the more basic brands, and dont stay that much, is there any real benefit for me to spend the extra $10k to get ambassador?
Thank you
If I only really stay in the more basic brands, and dont stay that much, is there any real benefit for me to spend the extra $10k to get ambassador?
Thank you
Jul 19, 23, 4:07 pm
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I am currently at 98 stays for the year, but my dollar spend is at $7k for the year. Without me making an extra effort, I will probably be at $12k for the year. $10k short of the ambassador level.
If I only really stay in the more basic brands, and dont stay that much, is there any real benefit for me to spend the extra $10k to get ambassador?
Thank you
If I only really stay in the more basic brands, and dont stay that much, is there any real benefit for me to spend the extra $10k to get ambassador?
Thank you
David
Jul 19, 23, 4:24 pm
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Jul 19, 23, 4:42 pm
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If your staying at basic/entry level brands not really worth it. If you were doing Autograph, JW, Ritz, Luxury properties I'd suggest it but even then 10k is a stretch.
Jul 19, 23, 5:18 pm
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I am currently at 98 stays for the year, but my dollar spend is at $7k for the year. Without me making an extra effort, I will probably be at $12k for the year. $10k short of the ambassador level.
If I only really stay in the more basic brands, and dont stay that much, is there any real benefit for me to spend the extra $10k to get ambassador?
Thank you
If I only really stay in the more basic brands, and dont stay that much, is there any real benefit for me to spend the extra $10k to get ambassador?
Thank you
On the other hand, if you are interested in spending $10k for a particular vacation that youll cherish and enjoy, then that would be the primary value you would receive for your spending. Getting ambassador as a bi-product of this, then would be a different discussion and may make sense.
Jul 19, 23, 6:25 pm
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My main value from the Ambassador program is being able to deal with queries directly via email rather than the web form. I can't imagine on a per hour basis this would be worth USD10k for most people - otherwise the less tangible parts vs Titanium (e.g. improved chance of an upgrade) could easily be replaced with less than $10k cash, unless you are staying at very high end properties and/or locations regularly. As you mention basic brands, I guess they can't really do much in terms of upgrades for you anyway - if you really wanted a suite one night and they rejected your SNA, just pay some cash and still have change from $10k.
So in short, no, definitely not worth it (coming from a current Ambassador, however I tend to stay in full service/luxury properties and hence am at 100+ nights and USD23k+ spend so far this year)
So in short, no, definitely not worth it (coming from a current Ambassador, however I tend to stay in full service/luxury properties and hence am at 100+ nights and USD23k+ spend so far this year)
Jul 20, 23, 12:47 am
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Ambassadors aren't really there to make reservations.
So slide me the $10K and I'll deal with customer service in your behalf to get all of your stays posted correctly. That's really what they're for these days, no?
-RM
So slide me the $10K and I'll deal with customer service in your behalf to get all of your stays posted correctly. That's really what they're for these days, no?
-RM
Jul 20, 23, 12:54 am
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In all seriousness, Ambassador is still in the process of being revamped internally and Ambassador members will see a lot more value in the coming months.
Jul 20, 23, 2:50 am
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Theyve been revamping it for some time but its always been a downward trend. What info do you have indicating Marriott is trying to reverse the trend?
Jul 20, 23, 3:45 am
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My personal AMB still has never reached out to me. I can see a name in the app and that's it.
So to the point of this thread, on no planet is it worth another $10K in spend. $1K? Maybe. $2K? Wouldn't bother.
-RM
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