Apr 9, 2016, 12:35 pm
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 don’t anticipate that the two programs will come together before 2018, and we will keep you informed of any updates. In the meantime, there’s 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. We’re working on more ways to recognize your loyalty and Lifetime Status as we work towards harmonizing the programs, which we don’t 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 don’t anticipate that the two programs will come together before 2018, and we will keep you informed of any updates. In the meantime, there’s 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. We’re working on more ways to recognize your loyalty and Lifetime Status as we work towards harmonizing the programs, which we don’t 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.
Sep 20, 2016, 7:27 pm
#1111
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
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.
There's a lot to lose.
Finally, as I'd experienced with the UA merger, the sudden influx of Elites will only mean watered down benefits for all. I fly out of SFO and the amount of GS/Elites from that Airport almost makes being a UA Elite meaningless.
On the bright side, I'll get to experience some MR properties. The Cosmo is pretty nice, right?
Sep 20, 2016, 7:43 pm
#1112
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,139
Sep 20, 2016, 8:00 pm
#1113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,965
Sep 20, 2016, 8:58 pm
#1114
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
Sep 20, 2016, 10:40 pm
#1115
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 825
To pretend there is anything beneficial about this from the loyal Starwood customer perspective is the only thing laughable. The only question is just how much we'll be hurt and how quickly...
Sep 20, 2016, 11:17 pm
#1116
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX, BUR
Programs: AS,AA,JB, HH Gold, Starriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Explorist, Global Entry
Posts: 1,933
Sep 20, 2016, 11:55 pm
#1117
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Liftime Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 1,752
Just a matter of time before the entire SPG forum is moved into the Marriott one.
Sep 21, 2016, 12:27 am
#1118
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: 100,404
Sep 21, 2016, 3:28 am
#1119
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,031
/mod
Sep 21, 2016, 4:31 am
#1120
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: 5,207
Nearly every single reservation I've made in the last two years has been a BRG reservation. In contrast, Marriott's LNF leaves a lot to be desired. Sometimes I'm approved and sometimes I'm not despite the fact that I'm using the same sites.
Sep 21, 2016, 6:13 am
#1121
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,636
Just to draw a line under the speculative discussions about more speculative threads : until there's some factual information about changes to the SPG program, it'll be business as usual here the FT SPG forum and this single thread will remain the focus of discussions until that time.
/mod
/mod
Sep 21, 2016, 6:17 am
#1122
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: 5,207
Agree just a separate thread on actual facts/official announcements would be great. This facts thread should be the one with the sticky.
Then this thread title should be renamed. It's got nothing to do with the "Latest on the Starwood and Marriott merger" when 99.99999999% of it is just rants/speculations. Discussions continue on this thread and unstick it from the top.
Then this thread title should be renamed. It's got nothing to do with the "Latest on the Starwood and Marriott merger" when 99.99999999% of it is just rants/speculations. Discussions continue on this thread and unstick it from the top.
Sep 21, 2016, 6:49 am
#1123
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Programs: SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 162
Sep 21, 2016, 6:53 am
#1124
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: 5,207
Sep 21, 2016, 6:54 am
#1125
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Programs: SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 162
I just hate that Marriott requires you to book first to submit. I've passed over a few Marriott properties after finding lower prepaid rates and being unable to submit a price match as the Marriott prepaid price was actually HIGHER than the refundable price and I wasn't willing to gamble.