Jan 20, 2016, 12:30 am
Last edit by: Segments
Updated with what we know as of Feb 14, 2016
A
Win #1: Earn a free night after two stays
Win #2: Unlocked after # 1-(takes several days after cert posts) 2500 points for one additional stay
Win #3: Every stay counts at 4,000+ hotels worldwide (aka nothing)
B
Win #1: Earn 10,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights plus 2,000 bonus points each additional night, up to 20,000 bonus points
Win #2: At the same time, earn a free night after two paid stays (register separately in your online account)
Win #3: Unlock a new bonus points offer in your online account after you win #1 and #2- additional 1000 per night, for max of 5000 more points [This offer is unlocked (email notification) after your account contains the 10,000 (not 20,000) bonus points and the free night cert.]
C
Win #1: Earn 15,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights plus 3,000 bonus points each additional night, up to 30,000 bonus points
Win #2: At the same time, earn a free night after two paid stays (register separately in your online account)
Win #3: Unlock a new bonus points offer in your online account after you win #1 and #2 -additional 1000 per night, for max of 5000 more points [This offer is unlocked (email notification) after your account contains the 15,000 (not 30,000) bonus points and the free night cert.]
A
Win #1: Earn a free night after two stays
Win #2: Unlocked after # 1-(takes several days after cert posts) 2500 points for one additional stay
Win #3: Every stay counts at 4,000+ hotels worldwide (aka nothing)
B
Win #1: Earn 10,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights plus 2,000 bonus points each additional night, up to 20,000 bonus points
Win #2: At the same time, earn a free night after two paid stays (register separately in your online account)
Win #3: Unlock a new bonus points offer in your online account after you win #1 and #2- additional 1000 per night, for max of 5000 more points [This offer is unlocked (email notification) after your account contains the 10,000 (not 20,000) bonus points and the free night cert.]
C
Win #1: Earn 15,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights plus 3,000 bonus points each additional night, up to 30,000 bonus points
Win #2: At the same time, earn a free night after two paid stays (register separately in your online account)
Win #3: Unlock a new bonus points offer in your online account after you win #1 and #2 -additional 1000 per night, for max of 5000 more points [This offer is unlocked (email notification) after your account contains the 15,000 (not 30,000) bonus points and the free night cert.]
MegaBonus® is here! Feel like a winner. Register now; earn Feb 1 – May 15.
Jan 6, 2016, 3:12 pm
#1
Company Representative - Marriott Concierge
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posts: 1,083
MegaBonus® is almost here. Register beginning Jan 19. Earn Feb 1 – May 15.
MegaBonus ® is worth the wait. Starting February 1, you’ll have more ways to win than ever before. Classic cities, buzzworthy beaches and unexpected new spots – get that winning feeling at 4,000+ hotels worldwide. Details coming soon – registration opens January 19. Stay more, earn more!
It’s coming >>
It’s coming >>
Jan 6, 2016, 4:38 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: AMEX, Ritz LT-Plat Prem, Hyatt Plat, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Delta Plat, United Gold, Sixt Plat
Posts: 866
MegaBonus ® is worth the wait. Starting February 1, you’ll have more ways to win than ever before. Classic cities, buzzworthy beaches and unexpected new spots – get that winning feeling at 4,000+ hotels worldwide. Details coming soon – registration opens January 19. Stay more, earn more!
It’s coming >>
It’s coming >>
Jan 6, 2016, 6:22 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: AA - Exec Plat, Marriott Platinum Premiere; Lifetime Platinum;
Posts: 484
MegaBonus ® is worth the wait. Starting February 1, you’ll have more ways to win than ever before. Classic cities, buzzworthy beaches and unexpected new spots – get that winning feeling at 4,000+ hotels worldwide. Details coming soon – registration opens January 19. Stay more, earn more!
It’s coming >>
It’s coming >>
Jan 6, 2016, 11:46 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 77
Looks like it extends to May 15. In the past, I believe the Spring promotion ended on April 30.
Jan 7, 2016, 1:30 am
#7
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LA
Posts: 1,281
Maybe it is just me and I am just reading into it too much, but think this may be something different. The use of "unlock" different parts and the use of three wins indicates perhaps a challenge with various rewards (e.g a bonus for certain achievements or something beyond just nights).
Then again, Marriott's marketing department has been pretty crappy lately with effective marketing (travel personality campaign = epic fail)
Then again, Marriott's marketing department has been pretty crappy lately with effective marketing (travel personality campaign = epic fail)
Jan 7, 2016, 6:33 am
#8
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,728
It is just as likely they have made only minor changes too. Remember when they touted that they were adding Points+Cash reservations and that turned out to be nothing more than marketing speak.
Jan 7, 2016, 7:13 am
#9
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lincoln, NE
Programs: Marriott , United, Delta, Priority Club
Posts: 151
Maybe they are going to pattern after IHG who rewarded you by staying in multiple types of their brands, using their credit card, etc. I do like the fact they are extending this into May this time. Couldn't figure out why they were just eliminating an entire spring month in their promos.
Jan 7, 2016, 10:38 am
#10
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SNA
Posts: 18,241
Maybe they are going to pattern after IHG who rewarded you by staying in multiple types of their brands, using their credit card, etc. I do like the fact they are extending this into May this time. Couldn't figure out why they were just eliminating an entire spring month in their promos.
Personally I'd rather have a bonus that ends on April 30, with a summer bonus, than one that ends May 15 with no summer bonus.
Jan 7, 2016, 12:30 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,935
Yes, but if there's not going to be any summer bonus anyway, I'd rather have this bonus extend two weeks later, especially if it makes some of the bonuses be bigger. (In previous cycles, shorter promo periods linked with the smaller bonus maximums.)
Jan 8, 2016, 7:00 am
#12
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: PEK & MKE
Programs: Amex-gold, Hainan-gold, Mrt-LT Titanium
Posts: 1,353
wonder more about SPG to be included ??
Jan 8, 2016, 3:17 pm
#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,935
I am new to Marriott; never paid much attention to the previous MegaBonus promos. But this time I happen to have a one week stay booked already at a Marriott property, starting Jan 30. What do the T&C for these promos usually say about eligibility days? Will my stay count? Partially? Thanks!
Jan 8, 2016, 3:28 pm
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SNA
Posts: 18,241
All paid stays in the bonus period count.
Jan 8, 2016, 3:48 pm
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
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