Apr 16, 2018, 4:15 pm
Last edit by: dayone
This thread (post #5 from Marriott Rewards Insider) has the official announcement of changes effective later in 2018.
An earlier, speculative discussion appears in the following closed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...tus-tiers.html
An earlier, speculative discussion appears in the following closed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...tus-tiers.html
Official announcement – See how our three loyalty programs will become one in August
Aug 8, 2018, 6:09 am
#1096
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 83
Does the status change happen at any specific time on the 18th (US time?)? Checking into a hotel on the 18th so just wondered..
Aug 8, 2018, 6:38 am
#1097
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
This is a huge project so expect some delays. I would expect property updates to be phased in during the week. The hotels get populated at time of reservation so you should be good to check in. When they will do the sweep to update individual account status probably won't be until later in the day or the next day. If you are counting on a status change before you merge your accounts, then you may be able to ask nicely at check in if they will extend the desired benefits (the properties are allowed but may refuse). I suggest not rushing to merge your accounts so things can settle out and errors resolved, the decision is yours.
Aug 8, 2018, 7:07 am
#1098
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 83
This is a huge project so expect some delays. I would expect property updates to be phased in during the week. The hotels get populated at time of reservation so you should be good to check in. When they will do the sweep to update individual account status probably won't be until later in the day or the next day. If you are counting on a status change before you merge your accounts, then you may be able to ask nicely at check in if they will extend the desired benefits (the properties are allowed but may refuse). I suggest not rushing to merge your accounts so things can settle out and errors resolved, the decision is yours.
I am actually checking in on the 18th in Hong Kong (9pm local time), my status is SPG-linked MR Gold at the moment, hence why I was hoping it will not happen before
Thanks!
Aug 8, 2018, 7:15 am
#1099
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Given you will likely be checking in as they are just starting the process, I would guess you're golden (so to speak). Keep in mind those behind the desk are probably just as confused about how everything will work out as we are. I always find a pleasant conversation gets me much further than demands.
Aug 9, 2018, 12:22 pm
#1100
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
I contacted the Marriott hotel I'm staying in from August 21st to ask whether their status benefits would be the same post-merger as they are now. Their response corrected a misunderstanding I had that Marriott and Starwood were merging:
"As you heard that from 18th August 2018, Marriott Reward and Sherwood Preferred Guest..."
"As you heard that from 18th August 2018, Marriott Reward and Sherwood Preferred Guest..."
Aug 9, 2018, 12:48 pm
#1101
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,857
Given you will likely be checking in as they are just starting the process, I would guess you're golden (so to speak). Keep in mind those behind the desk are probably just as confused about how everything will work out as we are. I always find a pleasant conversation gets me much further than demands.
Aug 9, 2018, 4:17 pm
#1102
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
You might be OK, that is 6am eastern time, but if things go smoothly it could quite possibly have transitioned. I suspect they will start the transition around 9PM to midnight EST on the 17th. They have already delayed almost 3 weeks and I expect everything to be pretty much ready to go by the 18th. You may have noticed your account going offline a few nights this week...
Aug 10, 2018, 8:48 pm
#1103
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
Does anyone have a link to the new terms and conditions?
Aug 10, 2018, 10:01 pm
#1104
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,932
Aug 11, 2018, 1:07 am
#1105
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 575
Told by a Marriott Manager at the Omaha office yesterday to expect a announcement of a fall megabonus on August 18th as well. Wouldn't be surprised to see them do a huge fall megabonus. Wouldn't mind the 2,000 extra bonus points like last summer!
Aug 11, 2018, 2:19 am
#1106
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sweden
Programs: Marriott Platinum - LT Gold
Posts: 688
Awesome. Got 21 nights planned for September so really looking forward to a great promotion this time compared to recent.
Aug 11, 2018, 2:35 pm
#1107
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Aug 12, 2018, 8:21 pm
#1108
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 15
Changes With Elite Tiers in August
Dumb question, but do qualifying nights earned before the change count towards the new status tiers?
I have 16 nights this year, so I only need to earn 9 more nights to make gold when they make the change?
I have 16 nights this year, so I only need to earn 9 more nights to make gold when they make the change?
Aug 12, 2018, 8:51 pm
#1109
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
Aug 13, 2018, 9:14 am
#1110
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: UA 1K; *G, AA Plat
Posts: 1,700
I had a question regarding the new Marriott program and Suite Night Awards earned from SPG.
I have unused Suite night awards earned in 2017 (expiring Dec 2018). With the merge occurring on August 18, once the website comes back up, am I able to start attaching/utilizing these Suite Night Awards on Marriott Properties as well? I have a booking late August at a JW Marriott that I'm planning to stay at and the property is known for only upgrading Plat members to +1 of their category booked. I'd like to try for a suite.
I have unused Suite night awards earned in 2017 (expiring Dec 2018). With the merge occurring on August 18, once the website comes back up, am I able to start attaching/utilizing these Suite Night Awards on Marriott Properties as well? I have a booking late August at a JW Marriott that I'm planning to stay at and the property is known for only upgrading Plat members to +1 of their category booked. I'd like to try for a suite.
