Last edit by: Oxon Flyer
Deal closed SEP 23 - http://news.marriott.com/2016/09/marriott-international-expanded-loyalty-benefits/
FAQ :
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#will-rewards-and-spg-be-turning-into-one-program
Will Rewards and SPG be turning into one program?
These are two of the best programs in the industry, and we want you to benefit from everything that makes SPG and Rewards great. We dont anticipate that the two programs will come together before 2018, and we will keep you informed of any updates. In the meantime, theres no change to how you book reservations, manage your accounts or earn Elite night credits, points and miles in the current programs.
If I have Lifetime Status in one of the programs, will I also get it in the other program when I link my accounts?
We appreciate your loyalty! Lifetime Status is specific to the program that you earned it in. While linking accounts will not result in Lifetime Status in the other program, your Elite status will be matched to the same Elite tier in the other program. Any existing Lifetime Status you already hold within either program will still be enjoyed within that program. Were working on more ways to recognize your loyalty and Lifetime Status as we work towards harmonizing the programs, which we dont anticipate happening until 2018.
You can now link your Marriott Rewards or Ritz-Carlton Rewards account with your SPG account.
It will be a 3:1 transfer ratio between MR-SPG
FAQ :
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#will-rewards-and-spg-be-turning-into-one-program
Will Rewards and SPG be turning into one program?
These are two of the best programs in the industry, and we want you to benefit from everything that makes SPG and Rewards great. We dont anticipate that the two programs will come together before 2018, and we will keep you informed of any updates. In the meantime, theres no change to how you book reservations, manage your accounts or earn Elite night credits, points and miles in the current programs.
If I have Lifetime Status in one of the programs, will I also get it in the other program when I link my accounts?
We appreciate your loyalty! Lifetime Status is specific to the program that you earned it in. While linking accounts will not result in Lifetime Status in the other program, your Elite status will be matched to the same Elite tier in the other program. Any existing Lifetime Status you already hold within either program will still be enjoyed within that program. Were working on more ways to recognize your loyalty and Lifetime Status as we work towards harmonizing the programs, which we dont anticipate happening until 2018.
You can now link your Marriott Rewards or Ritz-Carlton Rewards account with your SPG account.
It will be a 3:1 transfer ratio between MR-SPG
Latest on the Starwood and Marriott merger : deal closed on 23 Sep.
#1096
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Philadelphia, LAX, Paris
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Lifetime HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 3,298
Sad, sad, so sad! The death of a great brand, Starwood, and a great program, Starwood Preferred Guest
#1097
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 30,959
RIP SPG
#1098
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,620
Finally. Maybe this will put a stop to all the ranting on this thread.
But something the ranting will not stop.
But something the ranting will not stop.
#1099
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,224
I wish all great SPG properties will flee to Hyatt.
#1100
#1101
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,007
Sorry, I know there are going to be give & take on both sides & the SPG side feels like it's going to get the shaft & there may be things that get dropped more on their end (although we won't know for a long while yet), but when it comes down to it it's still just a hotel program. It's not life & death.
Have you been drinking already?
Cheers.
#1102
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Philadelphia, LAX, Paris
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Lifetime HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 3,298
#1103
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Yeah it's not life and death, but hotels are where many of us here live the majority of our lives. The quality and value of these hotels, and by extension the programs, count for a lot.
#1104
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,206
Hooray! I'll be LTP in a programme that will cease to exist after 2017.
#1105
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 31,840
Looking forward to more options, combined LT nights and everything else Hopefully good. We'll see As long as Marriott LNF survives I am o.k.
#1106
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
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#1107
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Posts: 10,960
Now let the speculations really begin....
#1108
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I think I've had enough of that. Whatever happens will see SPG aligned with the likes of Marriott Rewards and Hilton HHonors. The race to the bottom continues, and 2016 will go down as the darkest year yet for frequent travellers.
#1109
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Posts: 10,960
I do propose that we now close this thread and have different threads for different topics. For example:
1 - Conversion rate
2 - Elite Status and Benefit - Reciprocity / Integration
3 - Lifetime Status
4 - Partners
5 - Lounge standards
etc. etc. This thread is just too big to search.
Thoughts?
#1110
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
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Posts: 5,206
The lack of competition is never good for the consumers - just see what is happening with the airlines...
I do propose that we now close this thread and have different threads for different topics. For example:
1 - Conversion rate
2 - Elite Status and Benefit - Reciprocity / Integration
3 - Lifetime Status
4 - Partners
5 - Lounge standards
etc. etc. This thread is just too big to search.
Thoughts?
I do propose that we now close this thread and have different threads for different topics. For example:
1 - Conversion rate
2 - Elite Status and Benefit - Reciprocity / Integration
3 - Lifetime Status
4 - Partners
5 - Lounge standards
etc. etc. This thread is just too big to search.
Thoughts?