Marriott gives away qualifying nights to all elite clients, reduces room rates and more
The year 2021 at Marriott Bonvoy begins in style with an announcement that will make millions of travelers in [...]
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2021 in the Marriott Bonvoy house. kicks off in style with an announcement that will make millions of travelers around the world and even in Italy happy.
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In detail, there are three promotions that were announced today:
- 10% discount for room reservations with points
- The new global promotion until April 27, 2021
- The 50% of nights related to 2020 status will be credited back to all members
- Lowered the minimum spending level required to become an Ambassador
These tidbits of information all lined up can yield great results for those who wish to stay in one of the many hotels belonging to the group from the brand new Grand Universe of Lucca.
But let's look at all the promotions in detail
10% discount for room reservations with points
On all reservations made by Feb. 21 for low season premium rate stays until September 30, 10% less bonvoy points will be required. This means, for example, the possibility of staying in a category 4 facility, such as the Sheraton Milan San Siro, at 16,200 points instead of 18,000 or at Bologna in the centrally located AC Hotels at 12,150 points.
The promotion is active worldwide so you can take advantage of it to book rooms anywhere and with a flexible rate at 100%.
The new global promotion until April 27
All users will earn double points and double qualifying nights for all stays made between February 16 and April 27.
This offer will make it even easier to renew status beyond 2022 and, combined with the promo presented today, will increase the chances of moving up the ladder.
Free qualifying nights for all elite users
This is probably the most interesting and fascinating news among the 4 promotions announced today, for one simple reason: in fact, the requirements for obtaining/renewing statuses for 2021 will be halved.
- Silver members Will receive five additional Elite nights
- Gold members Will receive 13 additional Elite nights
- Platinum members will receive 25 additional Elite nights
- Titanium members Will receive 38 additional Elite nights
- Ambassador members Will receive 50 additional Elite nights
In February, all Bonvoy users will see qualifying nights credited to their accounts; the nights will count for both statuses and bonuses.
Here's where this promotion, combined with the qualifying double-night offer, could open a real highway to Platinum status.
Reduced spending requirements to obtain Ambassador level
The highest status in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program requires 100 qualifying nights and a spend of $ 20,000. What is new for 2021 is that in addition to the free qualifying nights, Marriott has decided to reduce the expected spending level by 30%.
If you reach $14k in spending you will get the most prestigious card, the one that activates one of the unique benefits offered by Marriott, which is the guest's ability to decide his or her 24-hour stay. Thanks to the Your24 benefit, it is in fact the guest who chooses what time to check in and check out.
