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Ten (10) Elite Nights are given for each meeting held in a participating hotel under the "Rewarding Events" program. See below for non-participating brands. Information about the Rewarding Events program may be found at https://www.marriott.com/meeting-eve...els/rewards.mi
The 10 elite nights per meeting are independent of any hotel rooms booked in conjunction with the meeting. In fact, no hotel rooms have to be booked as part of the meeting in order to receive credit for 10 elite nights.
Although the Rewarding Events webpage refers to room nights for meeting participants, the most important section is the one that states 10 Elite Nights, regardless if you or your guest is paying for it
In general, a written contract is required (or should be obtained). In many cases, the meeting is booked through a central Marriott group sales office instead of directly with a hotel. If booked through a central Marriott group sales office, there is a three-page contract that makes reference to the Rewarding Events program on page 2 of the agreement. A MR member number should be included in this area of the contract by the group sales office.
FAQs:
Q: What brands participate in the Rewarding Events program?
A: AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Autograph Collection, Courtyard by Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott, EDITION, Element, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Marriott, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott, LeMéridien, The Luxury Collection, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, St. Regis, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, & Westin.
Residence Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites, & Marriott Executive Apartments do not participate in the program.
Q: How do I find a hotel that participates?
A: Click on the link to the Rewarding Events page and then in the "Plan" section of the page click on the "Find a Hotel" box. Enter the city you'd like to have your meeting in, purpose of event (Business) and then check the "I need meeting/event space" box. Enter the size of your meeting (2 attendees should work) and then click the "Find" box. Leave the start date and end date blank. A list of potential hotels will be shown. The smallest meeting room is not usually shown online --- you may need to call each hotel to find out which one has a boardroom or other small meeting room. Once you've found a small meeting room, then request a quote online.
Q: How quickly will Marriott respond with a quote?
A: Usually within a day or two --- and usually via email. The email should contain a telephone number of the group sales contact. Give them a call and tell them you'd like to follow up on the quote and you're interested in booking the smallest room available for a 2 person meeting for an hour. If they quote a price that's higher than you want to pay, ask them if they can get approval for a lower priced meeting (e.g., a recent quote was for $75 for an 8 hour use of a CY boardroom). They accepted a counter of $50 for a one-hour meeting in the room (plus service charge plus local sales tax). Urban hotels may charge significantly higher rates for meeting space than a smaller, less congested city.
Q: Is a contract required?
A: The terms of the program suggest "yes" --- although there are reports that 10 elite nights have been granted without contracts. A best practice would be to obtain a contract.
Q: How long do points and EQNs take to post after the event is over?
A: Generally, this takes 3+ business days. According to Marriott, it can take 15 business days. If you do not see anything post after 15 business days, contact the hotel before contacting Marriott customer support. The hotel has to be the one to post it.
You will get an e-mail with a subject line Your Rewarding Events Award has Posted: EVENT NAME
Q: Will the hotel know what I am talking about when I say points and elite night credits?
A: Probably not. They may know about the rewarding events points being 3x per dollar spent, but not always. Usually they know of only the Marriott system (Group Posting Tool) where they input how much you spent and when. This is done after the event and is usually authorized by the sales or general manager.
Q: The contract doesn't say anything about points, will I still earn them?
A: YMMV but so far all the electronic contracts from the website state it, but some fail to read it. The paper contracts usually talk about points, but some reports that they don't, but still post. Remember this is a Marriott Rewards benefit that the hotels don't seem to be footing the bill for.
The 10 elite nights per meeting are independent of any hotel rooms booked in conjunction with the meeting. In fact, no hotel rooms have to be booked as part of the meeting in order to receive credit for 10 elite nights.
Although the Rewarding Events webpage refers to room nights for meeting participants, the most important section is the one that states 10 Elite Nights, regardless if you or your guest is paying for it
In general, a written contract is required (or should be obtained). In many cases, the meeting is booked through a central Marriott group sales office instead of directly with a hotel. If booked through a central Marriott group sales office, there is a three-page contract that makes reference to the Rewarding Events program on page 2 of the agreement. A MR member number should be included in this area of the contract by the group sales office.
FAQs:
Q: What brands participate in the Rewarding Events program?
A: AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Autograph Collection, Courtyard by Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott, EDITION, Element, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Marriott, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott, LeMéridien, The Luxury Collection, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, St. Regis, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, & Westin.
Residence Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites, & Marriott Executive Apartments do not participate in the program.
Q: How do I find a hotel that participates?
A: Click on the link to the Rewarding Events page and then in the "Plan" section of the page click on the "Find a Hotel" box. Enter the city you'd like to have your meeting in, purpose of event (Business) and then check the "I need meeting/event space" box. Enter the size of your meeting (2 attendees should work) and then click the "Find" box. Leave the start date and end date blank. A list of potential hotels will be shown. The smallest meeting room is not usually shown online --- you may need to call each hotel to find out which one has a boardroom or other small meeting room. Once you've found a small meeting room, then request a quote online.
Q: How quickly will Marriott respond with a quote?
A: Usually within a day or two --- and usually via email. The email should contain a telephone number of the group sales contact. Give them a call and tell them you'd like to follow up on the quote and you're interested in booking the smallest room available for a 2 person meeting for an hour. If they quote a price that's higher than you want to pay, ask them if they can get approval for a lower priced meeting (e.g., a recent quote was for $75 for an 8 hour use of a CY boardroom). They accepted a counter of $50 for a one-hour meeting in the room (plus service charge plus local sales tax). Urban hotels may charge significantly higher rates for meeting space than a smaller, less congested city.
Q: Is a contract required?
A: The terms of the program suggest "yes" --- although there are reports that 10 elite nights have been granted without contracts. A best practice would be to obtain a contract.
Q: How long do points and EQNs take to post after the event is over?
A: Generally, this takes 3+ business days. According to Marriott, it can take 15 business days. If you do not see anything post after 15 business days, contact the hotel before contacting Marriott customer support. The hotel has to be the one to post it.
You will get an e-mail with a subject line Your Rewarding Events Award has Posted: EVENT NAME
Q: Will the hotel know what I am talking about when I say points and elite night credits?
A: Probably not. They may know about the rewarding events points being 3x per dollar spent, but not always. Usually they know of only the Marriott system (Group Posting Tool) where they input how much you spent and when. This is done after the event and is usually authorized by the sales or general manager.
Q: The contract doesn't say anything about points, will I still earn them?
A: YMMV but so far all the electronic contracts from the website state it, but some fail to read it. The paper contracts usually talk about points, but some reports that they don't, but still post. Remember this is a Marriott Rewards benefit that the hotels don't seem to be footing the bill for.
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#2911
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Alright, stupid question, but I have a hotel that has been working with me perfectly (responded same day to my email, set up 6 meetings no issue for super cheap, etc) so I don't want to screw this up. What am I supposed to put as "title" on the contract? Just "Manager" or something along those lines? I feel like a dumbass for having to ask but I don't want to give them a reason for not being able to confirm the meetings for this week...
Edit: And I'm filling out multiple contracts, each with different dates, etc. But they all have the same reference number at the top. And I only got one email for providing card info. Is this correct for still getting credited with 10 night for each meeting?
Edit again: Based on a comment earlier in the thread, looks like I need 6 unique reference numbers. Wonder how I can ask for that without being very obvious that I'm fishing for nights...
Edit: And I'm filling out multiple contracts, each with different dates, etc. But they all have the same reference number at the top. And I only got one email for providing card info. Is this correct for still getting credited with 10 night for each meeting?
Edit again: Based on a comment earlier in the thread, looks like I need 6 unique reference numbers. Wonder how I can ask for that without being very obvious that I'm fishing for nights...
2. I have read a mix bag of responses which is why i did mine at different properties over different dates.
3. I think it is obvious that you are fishing for nights but as long as you are a paying customer, the hotels don't really bother.
#2913
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: body: A stone's throw from SFO, mind: SE Asia
Programs: Some of this 'n some of that
Posts: 17,263
It can be pursued through the end of the year however it is still not known if the meeting reward structure, 10 nights per meeting, will be retained in the new program beginning Aug 18.
#2914
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
Alright, stupid question, but I have a hotel that has been working with me perfectly (responded same day to my email, set up 6 meetings no issue for super cheap, etc) so I don't want to screw this up. What am I supposed to put as "title" on the contract? Just "Manager" or something along those lines? I feel like a dumbass for having to ask but I don't want to give them a reason for not being able to confirm the meetings for this week...
Edit: And I'm filling out multiple contracts, each with different dates, etc. But they all have the same reference number at the top. And I only got one email for providing card info. Is this correct for still getting credited with 10 night for each meeting?
Edit again: Based on a comment earlier in the thread, looks like I need 6 unique reference numbers. Wonder how I can ask for that without being very obvious that I'm fishing for nights...
Edit: And I'm filling out multiple contracts, each with different dates, etc. But they all have the same reference number at the top. And I only got one email for providing card info. Is this correct for still getting credited with 10 night for each meeting?
Edit again: Based on a comment earlier in the thread, looks like I need 6 unique reference numbers. Wonder how I can ask for that without being very obvious that I'm fishing for nights...
#2915
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ Krisflyer, Hilton Gold, Best Western Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 155
anyone has any hotels to recommend that is straightforward to book and have the cheapest rate?
#2916
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 625
I'm doing this for my wife also for 2 meetings. I think it will mean 2 x free night certificates (1 in August, 1 for 2019), plus United Silver for the next 18 months as well as the additional earning rate and hope for upgrades. Is it a bit silly in some ways? For sure! But a couple hundred for the mental belief of benefits makes me happy! Besides, Marriott is making it very difficult for non-biz travelers to reach status, so this could be a last hurrah.
#2917
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
But as I recall you said the GM got you Plat because they didn't know how to book your meetings to earn the nights, are they stopping there? If it's been over ten days and your nights have not yet booked you need to follow up to make sure they will or you will never get your LT status as desired. You gotta get them booked before they will count.
#2918
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
ive been wondering that with amusement as i have watched this thread over the past couple of months. the lengths some are going (and spending in time and $$$) to get some powdered eggs and maybe a slightly larger corner room is insane. A serious traveler (someone who could really make the benefits worthwhile) would already reach plat each year on their own (that's if they havent reached lifetime already). The folks going for this just to use for possibly a few vacations each year...it just does not seem like a very worthwhile use of time and cash to chase this down.
Of course, i say all this as a lifetime plat. for several years at this point.
Of course, i say all this as a lifetime plat. for several years at this point.
#2919
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Thanks @RogerD408 for the explanation which give me a better understanding.
To recap on what I have done so far..
1. Got a nomination from a friend which gave me SPG Gold Status. ($50)
2. Matched my SPG Gold to obtain MR Gold.
3. Booked 8 Meetings to get MR Plat which should translate to the "new" Platinum Elite after 18 Aug. (with SNAs) ($800)
> $850
In retrospec, this looks like an "expensive" lesson for me. I should have done the following instead,
1. Sign up as a new MR Member.
2. Book 5 meetings to get MR Gold. (assume they all post on time) ($500)
3. Wait for 18th Aug which should upgrade my status to the new Platinum.
> $500
In case there are people lurking and still considering (FYI 10 days left!) dont make the same mistake as me.
To recap on what I have done so far..
1. Got a nomination from a friend which gave me SPG Gold Status. ($50)
2. Matched my SPG Gold to obtain MR Gold.
3. Booked 8 Meetings to get MR Plat which should translate to the "new" Platinum Elite after 18 Aug. (with SNAs) ($800)
> $850
In retrospec, this looks like an "expensive" lesson for me. I should have done the following instead,
1. Sign up as a new MR Member.
2. Book 5 meetings to get MR Gold. (assume they all post on time) ($500)
3. Wait for 18th Aug which should upgrade my status to the new Platinum.
> $500
In case there are people lurking and still considering (FYI 10 days left!) dont make the same mistake as me.
#2920
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 28
Just wanted to provide a quote update. I went to the hotel yesterday and sat in a conference room for an hour, charge hit my card, all seemed good except my rewards number missing from the folio. Had another scheduled for today too.
Fast forward to today and I get 2 emails from Marriott group posting tool saying that my meeting was posted. Funnily enough, it seems the rep I dealt with posted both meetings already even though the second hasn't even happened yet!
I assume this means I can safely no show this second one since it's already posted?
Fast forward to today and I get 2 emails from Marriott group posting tool saying that my meeting was posted. Funnily enough, it seems the rep I dealt with posted both meetings already even though the second hasn't even happened yet!
I assume this means I can safely no show this second one since it's already posted?
#2921
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SJC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoyed Lifetime Gold
Posts: 117
Just wanted to provide a quote update. I went to the hotel yesterday and sat in a conference room for an hour, charge hit my card, all seemed good except my rewards number missing from the folio. Had another scheduled for today too.
Fast forward to today and I get 2 emails from Marriott group posting tool saying that my meeting was posted. Funnily enough, it seems the rep I dealt with posted both meetings already even though the second hasn't even happened yet!
I assume this means I can safely no show this second one since it's already posted?
Fast forward to today and I get 2 emails from Marriott group posting tool saying that my meeting was posted. Funnily enough, it seems the rep I dealt with posted both meetings already even though the second hasn't even happened yet!
I assume this means I can safely no show this second one since it's already posted?
#2922
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: lounge next door
Programs: *A Gold / ST Elite+ / OWS / EK G / HH Diam. / MR Tit / Hyatt GLOB / IHG Diam. / SL Jade / GHA Tit.
Posts: 1,527
Sorry, I don't believe in scamming the system. Most people earn their status with paid nights.
I took the liberty of contacting Marriott about this and this was NOT an intentional loophole. The purpose of this was to encourage REAL meeting planners to use Marriott properties for their needs, not for people to make fake meetings to earn nights at an extremely discounted rate. I am sure the loophole will close soon
I took the liberty of contacting Marriott about this and this was NOT an intentional loophole. The purpose of this was to encourage REAL meeting planners to use Marriott properties for their needs, not for people to make fake meetings to earn nights at an extremely discounted rate. I am sure the loophole will close soon
#2923
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
ive been wondering that with amusement as i have watched this thread over the past couple of months. the lengths some are going (and spending in time and $$$) to get some powdered eggs and maybe a slightly larger corner room is insane. A serious traveler (someone who could really make the benefits worthwhile) would already reach plat each year on their own (that's if they havent reached lifetime already). The folks going for this just to use for possibly a few vacations each year...it just does not seem like a very worthwhile use of time and cash to chase this down.
Of course, i say all this as a lifetime plat. for several years at this point.
Of course, i say all this as a lifetime plat. for several years at this point.
Sorry, I don't believe in scamming the system. Most people earn their status with paid nights.
I took the liberty of contacting Marriott about this and this was NOT an intentional loophole. The purpose of this was to encourage REAL meeting planners to use Marriott properties for their needs, not for people to make fake meetings to earn nights at an extremely discounted rate. I am sure the loophole will close soon
I took the liberty of contacting Marriott about this and this was NOT an intentional loophole. The purpose of this was to encourage REAL meeting planners to use Marriott properties for their needs, not for people to make fake meetings to earn nights at an extremely discounted rate. I am sure the loophole will close soon
#2924
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
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#2925
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: ua mm, aa plat, starriott LTPP, ihg plat, hh gold.
Posts: 13,017