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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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#3001
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: AMEX Plat Marriott Gold HHGold UA Silver
Posts: 40
If I am Gold now, which will be Platinum after. Am I correct in thinking I only need 50 nights for the new watered down Platinum status?
#3003
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: Marriott Platinum
Posts: 6
Yes, I had 2 meetings each day for multiple consecutive days at a Courtyard. They had separate contract numbers and all posted correctly. Some posted the same day and some posted 2 days later.
#3004
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Marriott Titanium, United Silver, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 48
Thanks
Just wanted to say thanks for all the info on this thread. I scheduled 3 meetings last week and the last one posted today. Now Gold (new Platinum)!
#3006
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: dc/la
Programs: bonvoy lifetime titanium, UA 1k, BR gold
Posts: 143
just read the new program policy and had to scramble to cancel and rebook some meetings to try to meet the deadline...
what are people's experiences with booking directly online and the hotel posting correctly (no show) and....
are meetings on the 18th in or out of the old program??
quick note: as of last night i was still able to find $100 bookables online... but since these will all be no shows, not sure how it would pan out... i did write on the comment section while booking online that i wanted confirmation that they know how to use group posting tool and repeated my MR number.... (fingers crossed)
thanks~~
what are people's experiences with booking directly online and the hotel posting correctly (no show) and....
are meetings on the 18th in or out of the old program??
quick note: as of last night i was still able to find $100 bookables online... but since these will all be no shows, not sure how it would pan out... i did write on the comment section while booking online that i wanted confirmation that they know how to use group posting tool and repeated my MR number.... (fingers crossed)
thanks~~
#3007
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
just read the new program policy and had to scramble to cancel and rebook some meetings to try to meet the deadline...
what are people's experiences with booking directly online and the hotel posting correctly (no show) and....
are meetings on the 18th in or out of the old program??
quick note: as of last night i was still able to find $100 bookables online... but since these will all be no shows, not sure how it would pan out... i did write on the comment section while booking online that i wanted confirmation that they know how to use group posting tool and repeated my MR number.... (fingers crossed)
thanks~~
what are people's experiences with booking directly online and the hotel posting correctly (no show) and....
are meetings on the 18th in or out of the old program??
quick note: as of last night i was still able to find $100 bookables online... but since these will all be no shows, not sure how it would pan out... i did write on the comment section while booking online that i wanted confirmation that they know how to use group posting tool and repeated my MR number.... (fingers crossed)
thanks~~
1 came back to inform me that because i did not show up i was charged and not eligible for points.
1 posted so far
remainder 6 should post this week (hopefully)
#3008
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Logged in today and was greeted by this. So safe to say i hit "Gold" just in time which should take me to plat after 18th Aug 2018.
Another 30* nights should post "soon" which should take me up to PP.
Will update again if i qualified for any bonus awards at the 50th and 75th mark, only a couple of days to find out!
Thanks everyone for their advice and support.
*I'll try to log a missing stay report to get that final 10 nights from that property who charged my CC but did not want to grant me points due to the no show
#3009
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 278
If people has time and money to waste to get status that they will use 2 weeks a year in a property in the US with very little benefits... they play their own game... agree with you, I don't understand it but if they like it.
Instead of playing this game I would prefer to spend more on the room itself and upgrade the room by paying it, but again, their time, their money.
Instead of playing this game I would prefer to spend more on the room itself and upgrade the room by paying it, but again, their time, their money.
I might have 20 days PTO (and weekends), if I get lounge and suite for 8 of those days I'm practically ahead of what I paid for status at most properties.
#3010
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 278
Hi does anyone know how long a meeting takes to post after a property uses the GPT? Should it be instant? A property has emailed me receipt and said they have posted yesterday, but I am receiving no nights points or email.
furthermore, my Marriott rewards number is not on the folio
Edit: people have said GPT takes about one day after. Is there a concern that my Marriott number is not on the folio? Thanks.
furthermore, my Marriott rewards number is not on the folio
Edit: people have said GPT takes about one day after. Is there a concern that my Marriott number is not on the folio? Thanks.
Last edited by mingzie; Aug 14, 2018 at 3:34 am
#3011
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SJC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoyed Lifetime Gold
Posts: 117
Hi does anyone know how long a meeting takes to post after a property uses the GPT? Should it be instant? A property has emailed me receipt and said they have posted yesterday, but I am receiving no nights points or email.
furthermore, my Marriott rewards number is not on the folio
Edit: people have said GPT takes about one day after. Is there a concern that my Marriott number is not on the folio? Thanks.
furthermore, my Marriott rewards number is not on the folio
Edit: people have said GPT takes about one day after. Is there a concern that my Marriott number is not on the folio? Thanks.
Nope, just make sure you confirm in email.
#3013
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Marriott Titanium, United Silver, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 48
My meetings were Mon Tues We’d last week and the last one posted yesterday. For mine 2-3 days after. I actually got an email as soon as it posted and was updated in the app at that time.
#3014
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Hi does anyone know how long a meeting takes to post after a property uses the GPT? Should it be instant? A property has emailed me receipt and said they have posted yesterday, but I am receiving no nights points or email.
furthermore, my Marriott rewards number is not on the folio
Edit: people have said GPT takes about one day after. Is there a concern that my Marriott number is not on the folio? Thanks.
furthermore, my Marriott rewards number is not on the folio
Edit: people have said GPT takes about one day after. Is there a concern that my Marriott number is not on the folio? Thanks.
subject: Award Posted: Meetings and Events Group Posting Tool
email body:
Dear XXXXX,
Thank you for being a loyal Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards member for your meeting & event business.
This message confirms the following was posted to your account:
Total points earned: 300
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
Event Dates: 08/11/2018 - 08/11/2018
Property Name: CY XXXX
Reference Number: XXXXXX
The elite nights should appear in the app/desktop within 1 day after receiving this email.
#3015
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 278
This email confirms that your points were posted.
subject: Award Posted: Meetings and Events Group Posting Tool
email body:
Dear XXXXX,
Thank you for being a loyal Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards member for your meeting & event business.
This message confirms the following was posted to your account:
Total points earned: 300
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
Event Dates: 08/11/2018 - 08/11/2018
Property Name: CY XXXX
Reference Number: XXXXXX
The elite nights should appear in the app/desktop within 1 day after receiving this email.
subject: Award Posted: Meetings and Events Group Posting Tool
email body:
Dear XXXXX,
Thank you for being a loyal Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards member for your meeting & event business.
This message confirms the following was posted to your account:
Total points earned: 300
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
Event Dates: 08/11/2018 - 08/11/2018
Property Name: CY XXXX
Reference Number: XXXXXX
The elite nights should appear in the app/desktop within 1 day after receiving this email.