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Rumor on Flyer Talk: More "Changes" are Coming to Reward Program
and we aren't going to like them. No telling the validity, but I will tell that the rewards changes broke on Flyertalk days before Marriott announced them.
View ArticleTeeth Grtting and other issues?
Yep, time to grit our collective teeth and restate the obvious! No, I guess we're not in Kansas anymore Toto, unless you are in Kansas (and sorry for maligning just one state when Ohio is still on my...
View ArticleFive dollar a gallon gas and new hotel rewards categories
Here in LA (southern CA) and environs, the average price of gasoline is nearing 5 bucks a gallon. At COSTCO it's still $4.07 and the line looks like a per-hurricane rush at a southern seaport. So the...
View ArticleHow many Marriott Elite members are there currently?
I am just curious if anyone knows just how many members of each elite level there are right now. I realize there are something like 42 million Marriott rewards members, but just how many elites are...
View ArticleE195 Checks
I am a PP member who stays 200+ nights every year in a Marriott. I choose to use Marriott because of the E195 ($1000 Marriott Checks for 135000 points). these are no longer offered. I use those...
View ArticlePoints Well Taken: Using Points for Nights, Flights & More
Earning points is easy—deciding how to spend them is the hard part. There are more than 250 ways to redeem your points, from a relaxing day at the spa to a once in a lifetime trip across the globe, and...
View ArticlePlatinum elite vs Platinum Premier Elite
I recently received a black membership card with the words "Platinum Premier Elite" on it. I can't seem to find what the difference is between this one and a platinum elite card. Anyone know? Thanks.
View ArticleRevenues and Rewards
Anadyr (sorry, I cannot get used to calling you that) raised a serious point in another post about corporates crunching numbers. I am not some wild-eyed liberal professor (despite our sad reputation)...
View ArticleHave they ever considered.....a level ABOVE Platinum
I am sure like most of you I reach Platinum by June. Why not another level with a few more perks. I stayed 110 nights last year and did 28 meetings. I could retire on points and just live there....
View ArticleAllow Platinum Premiers to get access to the Club lounge at the Ritz
As Platinum Premiers we should be granted access to the club lounge at the Ritz hotels. Why if we are the top earners for Marriott do we not get the benefits we deserve. Also, I was told that we...
View ArticlePoints R us
Well, let's say we are going to spend a week at a Category eight hotel, plunking down 240,000 points. But let's look at the equivalent cost per night Five weekday nights are at $500 a night and cost...
View Article1st time visit to Paris in April 2013
Will be taking the train from London and have 3 nights booked using 40,000 points per night at Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel. Thoughts on choice of hotel (not too late to change) for ease of...
View ArticleCruise awards
Hello everyone, this is my first time reading all your interesting comments. I am a life time platinum premier member and have been staying at a CY in Easton Columbus, OH for the last 3+ years and...
View ArticleI just ordered dinner for 2 coupon by reward point. and i need express...
I just ordered dinner for 2 coupon by reward point. and i need express delivery service for next weeks event. i just sent a mail to contact center, but worried about late delivery.how could i check the...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier - An Insulting Status, If Ever There Was One.
Hi, all. For those that do not know, there is a level called Platinum Premier that is supposed to be above the "Platinum" level. The status used to mean something, as I found out, when I first...
View ArticleDefinition of Stay (Mega Bonus)
Can someone enlighten me what constitute a stay in the megabonus 2013? A quote form the megabonus 2013 webpage state "A stay is defined as consecutive nights spend at the same hotel, regardless of...
View ArticlePlatinum Elite for Life -
So I just found out about the Platinum Elite for life program. Qualifications are:Emeritus Platinum status is offered after the following qualifications are met: Guest has been a member of Marriott...
View ArticleLoyal Members United To Voice: We Will or Considering Switch Our Business
Like many of you, I have moved my business travel to Marriott and have been loyal for over 22 years. MR continues to treat its most loyal guests like beggars. Voicing here doesn't mean much to their...
View ArticleCost of a free night - Marriott/Hilton/SPG
I posted my previous chart right before the announcement by the major chains regarding changes to their reward/loyalty programs. There have been many posts relating to switching and trying out other...
View ArticleUse 'em while you can, advises Market Watch
Here is the article As other Insiders have said, use them cause they'll be worthless sooner than later.
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