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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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- NOTE that even if you have booked events past August 18, 2018, they will earn under the new earning schedule per the information we have received from the Marriott spokesperson: “If a member books on 8/10 and their event is 8/30 they will earn based on the post 8/18 T&C’s.”
- UPDATE: Events past August 18 will earn under the new T&Cs regardless when they were booked.
This implies to me that as long as you complete your meeting on or before 17th Aug 2018, you should get still get the 10 day credit.
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The blog has update a new finding:
This implies to me that as long as you complete your meeting on or before 17th Aug 2018, you should get still get the 10 day credit.
- NOTE that even if you have booked events past August 18, 2018, they will earn under the new earning schedule per the information we have received from the Marriott spokesperson: “If a member books on 8/10 and their event is 8/30 they will earn based on the post 8/18 T&C’s.”
- UPDATE: Events past August 18 will earn under the new T&Cs regardless when they were booked.
This implies to me that as long as you complete your meeting on or before 17th Aug 2018, you should get still get the 10 day credit.
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Does anyone know how long it takes to confirm a meeting space booked via the website? I am looking at booking a conference room for 2 hours on 8/13 and have found a local hotel for a decent rate ($125). The contract language doesn't reference Rewarding Events and I would incur a charge if I cancel within 90 days of booking. I just want to ensure that the event is qualifying for the RE terms.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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hi, if you've read the thread (and the rewarding events page on the marriott site) you know that some properties don't participate in rewarding events--i don't remember offhand which, and am too lazy to scroll upthread this morning. if you're not clear, it's likely best to contact the hotel directly to confirm.
You will not earn Marriott Rewards points or miles for any rooms you book for your meeting or event at Residence Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites and Marriott Executive Apartments
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Thank you Dsquared and thanks KarenKay for your input. The property in question is a Courtyard, so it should participate. Since this is my first time, I wasn't sure if the boilerplate confirmation language on the website should necessary contain the RE info. I'll call the hotel to confirm. Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by sethb
Quote:
Originally Posted by calitequilasippergirl
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
QUOTE=sethb;30062739
Eight years ago you were sure the loophole would close soon.
Maybe it will.
For a rather large value of "soon".
Originally Posted by calitequilasippergirl
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
QUOTE=sethb;30062739
Eight years ago you were sure the loophole would close soon.
Maybe it will.
For a rather large value of "soon".
I should add, likely to the chagrin of calitequilasippergirl, I am a lifetime plat and wouldn't have made it without my "meetings." Loophole or not I paid for my meetings and got the points/nights per the T&C's. I will now be standing in your "elite" check-in line, taking the occasional room upgrade, and sitting in your precious lounge taking up space with my loud kids.
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calitequilasippergirl definitely has way too much time on her hands. I do not understand why anyone would take issue with someone else following the T&C's and getting what is promised. Unbelievable.
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Has anyone successfully had multiple meetings on a same day posted ok?
The deadline is looming and a couple of my "event organizers" went AWOL so I might want to double-book a couple of days to hedge my bets...
The deadline is looming and a couple of my "event organizers" went AWOL so I might want to double-book a couple of days to hedge my bets...
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Guess everything is 'fake news' until the actual merger and people see for themselves.
*Update* For those trying for points i received this email this morning for one of my meeting...
"...please keep in mind that we are not able to reward points unless the event takes place...."
I will quote the current terms & conditions to them as what others have pointed out but i foresee this will be a lengthy process and stretch beyond 18th Aug
*Update* For those trying for points i received this email this morning for one of my meeting...
"...please keep in mind that we are not able to reward points unless the event takes place...."
I will quote the current terms & conditions to them as what others have pointed out but i foresee this will be a lengthy process and stretch beyond 18th Aug
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Finally got my 3 meetings from July posted along with 30 nights!
The new coordinator said that Marriott corporate was having issues with the gpt. She re-submitted again and I had my confirmation email instantly.
The new coordinator said that Marriott corporate was having issues with the gpt. She re-submitted again and I had my confirmation email instantly.
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1. You guys are nuts! and
2. With 17 years on Flyertalk how did I manage not to know about this loophole!?
I was worried how I would manage to keep Plat for the 6th year - now no longer. Thanks.
2. With 17 years on Flyertalk how did I manage not to know about this loophole!?
I was worried how I would manage to keep Plat for the 6th year - now no longer. Thanks.
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