Apr 10, 2018, 6:28 am
Last edit by: MSPeconomist
In addition to the OP, see posts 70 and 121 for "information". Also, see post 1402 in the sticky merger thread in the Starwood forum which summarizes the information posted by OMAAT. [VFTW also had a similar discussion yesterday.]
Post 434 has a summary of qualification requirements for Marriott LTP in various periods.
Post 434 has a summary of qualification requirements for Marriott LTP in various periods.
Leaked New Combined Marriott / SPG Status Tiers
Apr 16, 2018, 3:53 pm
#796
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Which is interesting because it does show the new benefit in August as: " Coming in August: Receive free in-room, premium Internet access while staying at participating Marriott Rewards and SPG hotels. ". If that indeed the only new benefits it would be very disappointing.
And considering the new Amex premium card will only provide Gold status - I think this is the end of the Ritz card.
And considering the new Amex premium card will only provide Gold status - I think this is the end of the Ritz card.
Also - apparently, effective 2019, members are capped to 15 elite nights from credit cards, even if you hold a consumer and business card, .etc.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:56 pm
#797
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
...and from what I have seen with peak/off peak schemes, Hawaii is one of those places that will be peak all the time so will give them an excuse to boost the point cost!
Last edited by dmodemd; Apr 16, 2018 at 4:04 pm
Apr 16, 2018, 3:56 pm
#798
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Mostly living in the basement
Programs: Newly minted free agent; MR LT(!)TE, HH SE, BA SECM, DL MM, UA PS, 2V Fanboi, CBP GE
Posts: 5,108
While there's obviously still some details to see, and some changes around the edges, at the end of the day it's almost as if they... combined the two programs.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:57 pm
#799
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,016
And did the wrong thing by not grandfathering the segment of SPG LTPs who stayed over 750 nights + had 10 years into LTPP alongside you.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:59 pm
#800
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BWI, PHL, IAD
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; Mileage Plus 1K, 1 MM; Global Entry
Posts: 1,516
Anyone seen any intel on what qualifies for the $20K for Ambassador? Do I understand that SPG's top level was like this? What counted? Just charges at properties, or all charges on the CC?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Apr 16, 2018, 4:00 pm
#801
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,399
I can report that I managed to get a postcard from the "do not open until 4:30 pm Eastern time" boxes at about 4:40 pm Eastern time today. There's really nothing but the URL for the new members website and logos for the 29 brands. The colored picture on mine is overwater bungalows, like on the website.
Totally uninformative, so I don't see the point of all the hype or even throwing a party for this. I guess I should keep my day job and not try to go into marketing.
Totally uninformative, so I don't see the point of all the hype or even throwing a party for this. I guess I should keep my day job and not try to go into marketing.
Apr 16, 2018, 4:03 pm
#802
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Overall a lot better than I feared.
Only thing I'm curious about is how they count SPG lifetime status years when they combine the program. Should easily have Marriott LTG if they count the SPG Gold years from the AMEX Plat (plus my couple of years getting it on its own).
Just will be curious to see what the LT Platinum year counter is and how far I'll need to go to make that one happen
Only thing I'm curious about is how they count SPG lifetime status years when they combine the program. Should easily have Marriott LTG if they count the SPG Gold years from the AMEX Plat (plus my couple of years getting it on its own).
Just will be curious to see what the LT Platinum year counter is and how far I'll need to go to make that one happen
Apr 16, 2018, 4:03 pm
#803
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: PHL
Programs: Marriott LTT, Amtrak Select, Hertz 5*, AA Gold, IHG Plat, National Exec
Posts: 1,312
if this is the case, I agree. BUT, would you not qualify for LTP in Marriott when the nights get combined, and then get grandfathered into LTPP? I’m trying to understand if everything changes on 8/1 or if you would have until 1/1/19 to be grandfathered.
Apr 16, 2018, 4:03 pm
#804
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,399
SPG Ambassador started as invitation only with unpublished criteria (presumably including a control group as an experiment, like Marriott might be doing) but then transitioned to 100 nights. There's no spend requirement currently.