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 9, 2018, 3:50 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ROC/NYC/MSP/LAX/HKG/SIN
Posts: 3,212
Thank you for the update.
It will be interesting what exactly current LT PLT in Marriott/SPG would give you, either LT PLT or LT PP. Let's hope it's LT PP, but honestly it wouldn't make that much of difference unless they make it as a published status and displays all the benefits that come along with it.
It will be interesting what exactly current LT PLT in Marriott/SPG would give you, either LT PLT or LT PP. Let's hope it's LT PP, but honestly it wouldn't make that much of difference unless they make it as a published status and displays all the benefits that come along with it.
Apr 9, 2018, 3:53 pm
#107
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
My math was a little off. You'd need to do 7 to 8 meetings....how cheap do these meeting rooms get?I think it is too early to tell how Hilton's decision to giveaway top-level diamond status will go over. It's been what under a year?
Apr 9, 2018, 3:56 pm
#108
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
If it turns out that all the most worthwhile benefits (lounge access, suite upgrades, 4pm checkout, breakfast at resorts) only start from Plat 75 then it doesn't take a genius to work out which level all the LPTs will be grandfathered into.
Apr 9, 2018, 4:04 pm
#110
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Bonvoy :Ambassador , ALL :Diamond, Skywards :Silver, Krisflyer :Silver
Posts: 2,808
What would happen if one manage to reach spend requirements, but short on nights count?
Apr 9, 2018, 4:07 pm
#111
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
When I originally got the Centurion card in 2004 they comped SPG Platinum status. At some point they changed it and only granted Gold. It was one of the reasons I gave it up since that was a major motivating factor for me.
Apr 9, 2018, 4:10 pm
#112
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,570
Honestly, I suspect it will go over fine from the HH's perspective (people will sign up for the card) and won't actually affect Diamonds who get their status the "regular" way too much if at all. I've been HH Diamond for a few years...always a kind of low-end Diamond...and I rarely get upgraded. I'm assuming (hoping?) that hotels are recognizing higher-end Diamonds or guests who stay at their property frequently and upgrading them. Assuming that happens, I doubt Aspire Diamonds will jump to the front of the line. Either nobody gets upgraded or the truly top tier Diamonds are getting it. Many Hiltons seem to have very few suites, meaning we are probably all worrying about something that isn't even there in many cases.
I was just remarking that they didn't hold back a level only attainable by frequent stays. Not whether it's a good or bad thing. I can see some marketing benefit in having at least 1 very exclusive tier that you can't just buy into with a $450 credit card.
Apr 9, 2018, 4:12 pm
#113
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
An important question: Will I be issued a newly-branded solid metal membership card to replace my current metal SPG Lifetime Platinum membership card?
Apr 9, 2018, 4:15 pm
#114
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I have a feeling one of two things is happening:
1) Someone in Bethesda is upset that this leaked (if it's true) and is trying to figure out the source. Remember, I posted a week or so back that it was unusual there have been no leaks as of now.
2) This was intentionally leaked and someone in Bethesda is copiously taking notes and monitoring this thread as well as the blogs to see the reaction.
If I had to guess, I would guess scenario 2, though I still think this is fake news.
1) Someone in Bethesda is upset that this leaked (if it's true) and is trying to figure out the source. Remember, I posted a week or so back that it was unusual there have been no leaks as of now.
2) This was intentionally leaked and someone in Bethesda is copiously taking notes and monitoring this thread as well as the blogs to see the reaction.
If I had to guess, I would guess scenario 2, though I still think this is fake news.
Apr 9, 2018, 4:22 pm
#115
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,570
Apr 9, 2018, 4:24 pm
#116
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
I have a feeling one of two things is happening:
1) Someone in Bethesda is upset that this leaked (if it's true) and is trying to figure out the source. Remember, I posted a week or so back that it was unusual there have been no leaks as of now.
2) This was intentionally leaked and someone in Bethesda is copiously taking notes and monitoring this thread as well as the blogs to see the reaction.
If I had to guess, I would guess scenario 2, though I still think this is fake news.
1) Someone in Bethesda is upset that this leaked (if it's true) and is trying to figure out the source. Remember, I posted a week or so back that it was unusual there have been no leaks as of now.
2) This was intentionally leaked and someone in Bethesda is copiously taking notes and monitoring this thread as well as the blogs to see the reaction.
If I had to guess, I would guess scenario 2, though I still think this is fake news.
Leaks can be strategic ....
But Bethesda seems to care more about Insiders than FT. Not sure why as I don't get the sense that those on Insiders travel as much as those on FT. And I haven't seen much in the blogo world.
Apr 9, 2018, 4:24 pm
#117
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: PHL and LAS
Programs: AA PLT Pro, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 144
$20K for ambassador status may be steep for those of us who work for organizations with high discount/negotiated rates. I'm frequently at 120+ nights across both, and its a big reason of why I pick SPG over other brands. Hopefully they take that into consideration for us corporate travelers who still hit high value of nights but are beholden to policy as well.
If I lost my ambassador and could only get "Platinum Premier", there would be an incentive to diversify a bit after 75.
If I lost my ambassador and could only get "Platinum Premier", there would be an incentive to diversify a bit after 75.
Apr 9, 2018, 4:39 pm
#118
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 85
$20K for ambassador status may be steep for those of us who work for organizations with high discount/negotiated rates. I'm frequently at 120+ nights across both, and its a big reason of why I pick SPG over other brands. Hopefully they take that into consideration for us corporate travelers who still hit high value of nights but are beholden to policy as well.
If I lost my ambassador and could only get "Platinum Premier", there would be an incentive to diversify a bit after 75.
If I lost my ambassador and could only get "Platinum Premier", there would be an incentive to diversify a bit after 75.
Apr 9, 2018, 4:46 pm
#119
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 121
I checked into a Marriott recently using mobile check-in and the check-in card the associate passed me had S, G, P and PP on it (with my status circled).
I was wondering since when Marriott had a PP Status; this probably explains!
I was wondering since when Marriott had a PP Status; this probably explains!
Apr 9, 2018, 4:47 pm
#120
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 56
There wouldn't be materials with this out there yet.