Marriott Award Stays Now Cost Upwards of 150,000 Points per Night by Jerod Morales April 22, 2023 4 Without notice or warning, Marriott recently increased its most expensive award redemptions from 120,000 to 150,000 Bonvoy points per night. While that's the bad news, there are still ways you can use to pay fewer points. In this post, we summarize the steady climb of Marriott Bonvoy points rates and the strategies you can still use to save.
Marriott Bonvoy Releases Online Points Transfer Tool by Sam Helmy April 6, 2023 1 Marriott Bonvoy launched a new online points transfer tool. Now members can transfer up to 100,000 points per year from their Marriott account to another one from the comfort of their computer. This a significant improvement over the old system, which required you to call Marriott's customer service line. Here's how to use this new tool.
Convert Hotel & Bank Points to Emirates Skywards With up to a 25% Transfer Bonus by Sam Helmy April 5, 2023 0 Emirates recently launched a promotion giving you up to a 25% bonus when you convert points to Skywards miles from select hotel and bank programs. The promotion is valid for transfers through April 30, and participating brands include IHG, Marriott, and Accor Live Limitless. However, we have a few words of caution before you consider transferring points to Emirates.
Marriott Eliminates 10% Bonus on Point Transfers to United, Boosts Bonus on 60k-Point Transfers by JT Genter March 8, 2023 0 For years, Marriott Bonvoy offered a standing 10% bonus on all point transfers to United MileagePlus. In an unannounced change today, Marriott quietly killed off this transfer bonus. In its place, Marriott is offering a larger bonus on transfers of at least 60,000 Bonvoy points. These changes certainly create winners and losers. Here's a breakdown of the changes.
Marriott Ending Bonvoy Points Advance Option on March 28th by Max Prosperi March 2, 2023 1 Marriott is retiring a feature of the hotel chain's Bonvoy program. Effective March 28th, Bonvoy members will no longer have the option to book a Points Advance reservation if they do not have enough points in their account to cover a future stay. Here is what Bonvoy members should know about the end of Points Advance.
Marriott Devalues Points Earnings, Elite Nights Credits at Protea Hotels by Skye Class February 11, 2023 0 Marriott recently announced some bad news to Bonvoy Members looking for hotels to stay at in Africa. As of March 1, 2023, Marriott Bonvoy members will only earn 5X points at Protea Hotels and 1 Elite Night Credit for every 2 nights stayed. Here are the details on this change.
Marriott Delays Disclosing Resort Fees Yet Again by JT Genter January 24, 2023 4 In 2021, Marriott agreed to "prominently disclose the total price of a hotel stay," including resort fees, on the first page of its search results. However, it still hasn't done so. And the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office just gave Marriott yet another extension. Here's what you need to know about this revised settlement and how to avoid resort fees in the meantime.
Marriott Adds Ability to Convert Singapore KrisFlyer Miles to Bonvoy Points by Sam Helmy January 13, 2023 1 Marriott Bonovy and Singapore KrisFlyer now offer two-way points and miles conversions between both programs. Marriott points transfer at a ratio of 3:1, while Singapore miles convert to Marriott points at a ratio of 2:1.
You Can Now Convert Korean SkyPass Miles to Marriott Bonvoy Points (But You Shouldn’t) by Sam Helmy January 6, 2023 0 Marriott Bonvoy recently introduced the ability to transfer Korean Air SkyPass miles to the Marriott Program. Transfers from Korean Air to Marriott occur at a ratio of 2:1, while transfers the other way occur at a ratio of 3:1.
Marriott and Asia Miles Launch Two-Way Point Conversions by Sam Helmy November 19, 2022 1 Marriott Bonvoy and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles have announced two-way point conversions. You can now transfer your Marriott points to Asia Miles at a ratio of 3:1, and you can transfer your Asia Miles to Marriott Bonvoy points at a ratio of 2:1. That's a pretty bad rate, so here are all of your transfer options.
Marriott Announces the Return of Personal Ambassadors, Increases Spending Requirements by JT Genter November 16, 2022 1 Marriott just announced that it's bringing back one of the best perks of its top-tier Ambassador Elite status: personal ambassadors. However, earning Ambassador Elite status will cost you more starting in 2023. Here's what you need to know about these changes and whether Ambassador Elite is worth pursuing.
Marriott Unveils Newest Hotel Brand: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy by Skye Class November 14, 2022 1 Marriott has just announced the newest brand in its portfolio: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy for apartment-hotels in North America. This new brand is similar to Marriott Executive Apartments overseas. And Marriott describes them as premium and luxury. So what does that mean?
Marriott Bonvoy Ends Conversion Bonus to Four Airline Partners by Sam Helmy October 18, 2022 2 Marriott Bonvoy sent out an email this week to select members notifying them that, effective October 31, 2022, the standing points conversion bonus will be ending. For now, the change only affects four of the more than 40 airlines you can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points. But it could be a bad sign of things to come.
Marriott Bonvoy Week of Wonders is Back! by Sam Helmy October 7, 2022 0 Marriott Bonvoy relaunched its Week of Wonders promotion again this year. Now through October 13, 2022, you can receive a host of deals on a wide range of activities, such as discounted award night bookings, bonus points and discounts on cash bookings, 50% bonus on Bonvoy point purchases, and even bonus points for dining out!
Marriott Unveils Two New Credit Cards, Improves Bonvoy Brilliant Card, Boosts Bonus on Other Cards by JT Genter September 22, 2022 0 Today, Marriott is shaking up its credit card portfolio by introducing two new co-branded credit cards and making major changes to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card card. Plus, Marriott has solid sign-up bonus offers on two existing cards. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Amex Launches an Incredible 12 Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses For September by JT Genter September 1, 2022 13 It's back! Last year, we saw American Express Membership Rewards offer an incredible 12 transfer bonuses at the same time. And now it's back again this year! Now through (at least) the end of September, you can transfer Membership Rewards points to 9 airlines and 3 hotel programs with up to a 30% transfer bonus.
Amex Enhances Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card With Hotel Discounts, Gold Elite Status by Sam Helmy July 22, 2022 1 The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card has just been refreshed with new features — including a 7% discount on eligible stays, complimentary Gold Elite status for cardmembers, and improved earning of 4X at restaurants worldwide, not just in the U.S.
Starting Today: U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways 2022. Here’s a Preview of Weeks 1-2. by Sam Helmy July 18, 2022 2 The deals for the first two weeks of the U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways kick off today. This year's set of deals include hotel points for as little as 0.5 cents each as well as Univeral Orlando packages, luxury Accor stays in various cities, and suites at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
You Can Buy Up to 100K Marriott Bonvoy Points During the Booking Process by Ryan Smith April 10, 2022 0 Marriott Bonvoy members may be surprised to learn that they can now buy points during the booking process for a hotel room. While you've always been able to buy points, this new ability offers two improvements. First, it can be done during the booking process itself. Second, these points are in addition to your normal limits. Here's what this means for travelers.
Details Released of Which 200+ Marriott Hotels are Moving to Dynamic Pricing March 29, 2022 by Ryan Smith February 26, 2022 0 Marriott Bonvoy just released the details on 200+ hotels that are moving to dynamic pricing on March 29, 2022. Here's the list of the hotels that will increase in price, plus how many extra points you will need. Other news includes what we can expect for 2023 and when you will be able to add points to free night awards for high-priced bookings. There's a lot to digest in here, so grab a drink and dive in with us.
Marriott Erroneously Adding Surcharges to Some Award Nights by Toni Southam February 21, 2022 2 Marriott erroneously charged award surcharges to customers using Bonvoy points for free nights. This effectively becomes a reward redemption fee. Check your receipts from previous stays to make sure you weren't charged. If you were charged, you'll need to contact Marriott to have the fees reversed,
Did You Know? Marriott 5th Night Free Works on Long Stays Also by Ryan Smith February 19, 2022 2 One of the best perks with Marriott Bonvoy is the ability to get the 5th night free on points stays. While this gets an ample amount of attention, the fact you can use it on longer stays often flies under the radar. Here's a look at how to maximize this perk on long stays with Marriott.
Last Chance to Book Marriott Bonvoy Hotel + Air Packages by Ryan Smith January 15, 2022 2 In an unannounced changed to its terms & conditions, Marriott is eliminating air & hotel packages next week. The effective end date is Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Here’s what you need to know about this change.
Marriott Makes a Minor Change to Status Earning with Credit Cards by Max Prosperi December 28, 2021 2 Heads up to those with Marriott and Ritz-Carlton credit cards: there is a change to how you will earn Bonvoy elite status through annual spending. Cardholders will soon earn status based on annual spending -- not cardmember year spending. Thankfully, we get a transition period. Here's what you need to know.
Earn up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points When Paying With PayPal by Skye Class November 10, 2021 15 Through December 31, 2021, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when using an Amex-issued Marriott Bonvoy card on any PayPal transaction. This is a targeted offer, but not everyone who was targeted received an email. So, it's worth checking to see if you qualify.
Marriott Bonvoy to Extend Elite Status, Free Night Awards, and More by Ryan Smith October 27, 2021 28 Lots of news coming out of Marriott Bonvoy this week. Yesterday we shared that Marriott is eliminating its award chart. But, not all of the news is bad. Marriott is extending elite status, Free Night Awards, Suite Night Awards, and extending its pause on point expiration. Here's what you need to know about which Marriott perks are extended and until when.
Marriott Introduces Dynamic Award Pricing, Says Goodbye to Award Chart by Ryan Smith October 26, 2021 36 Big news from Marriott this morning. Over the next few months, Marriott is introducing dynamic award pricing. This will see the end of award charts and standardized pricing. Instead, award prices will mirror demand and cash prices at hotels. Here is what we know about this huge change.
