Hello All,

Good News! I have gotten confirmation that Elite Only rewards will all be extended for another year. Including the $1000 gift cheque reward. The only Elite reward that will not continue on is the Elite Only Spa Experience reward. This reward will retire on the 12/31/11.



Happy Holidays!

Marie

Okay, all I had to do was post and now I have found the link! Thankyou!

Marie That is great news -- Thanks for posting!!!!

Great Marie, thanks for the follow-up!

Great news unless you already burned 135,000 (or 270,000 or more) points prematurely because you thought this was ending 12/31/11.

But will they be continued at the same point level? 135,000 points for $1,000 in gift checques/ gift card? I know they are coming back I am just concerned that they will now cost 190,000 points.

Well okay, but I'm going to stop procrastinating in 2012.

Marie thank you for the follow-up.

+1. Could not agree more....but it isn't Marie's fault.

I actually think it is pretty pitiful - they give her a job, which is communication to FT of changes, and whatever else...but they never give her definitive info in a timely manner.

I do not envy her.

It also seems to me that in this instance it WAS cancelled - and then reinstated. I have already ordered, as I was concerned I would have a blonde moment and forget. Turns out I should have forgotten.

Dinner for 2 Website Info incorrect
 

I just redeemed 20,000 points for the dinner for 2 award and discovered another problem. The website T&C clearly state the certificate is good for 15 months. However, my email confirmation indicated it is only good for 1 year. I contacted customer care and they replied the website is incorrect and they will not abide by the T&C stated on the website. What ever happened to admitting your mistake and standing by your commitments?

Log in
Go to account activity

At bottom of page left, under Marriott Rewards - Use Marriott Rewards Points
Select
Platinum Rewards

Half way down pg see:
Marriott Cheques
Marriott Cheques — Save your cash and use Marriott Cheques instead for golf, dining, and more. They're available in various amounts and currencies and accepted at participating hotels worldwide.
Reward Points View Details & Order Reward
Elite Only - $100 Marriott Gift Cheque 25,000 View
Elite Only - $1000 in Marriott Cheques

Why? What was the hurry? Why not wait until 12/31

I did have my calendar reminder to buy them tomorrow. Good thing this news came out today. :)

To the OP and all others who spoke up, and to Marie, our voice inside MR, a big THANKS.

Looks like making our voices heard this time worked out for our benefit. Phew.

Yes, please let us know if the 135k option for the $1k gift card will still be in place? Otherwise, I will order a gift check before year end.

Also, does the gift check have to be used all at once? or can you keep any residual value from the first use for a completely separate stay later? Thanks!