Tag: Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Finally Displays Resort Fees in Compliance With Court Order

May 10, 2023 12

In late 2021, Marriott agreed to a legal settlement to clearly list resort fees (and other mandatory fees) on the first page of hotel results. After years of delays (and fines), Marriott is finally complying with the settlement. You'll now see resort fees in the initial Marriott search results. However, the initial price still won't be your total cost. Here's how to compare the all-in prices for Marriott hotels.

Ryan Smith

Marriott Bonvoy Releases Online Points Transfer Tool

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.

Sam Helmy

Convert Hotel & Bank Points to Emirates Skywards With up to a 25% Transfer Bonus

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.

Sam Helmy

Marriott Eliminates 10% Bonus on Point Transfers to United, Boosts Bonus on 60k-Point Transfers

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.

JT Genter

Marriott Ending Bonvoy Points Advance Option on March 28th

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.

Max Prosperi

Marriott Devalues Points Earnings, Elite Nights Credits at Protea Hotels

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.

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Marriott Adds Ability to Convert Singapore KrisFlyer Miles to Bonvoy Points

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.

Sam Helmy

You Can Now Convert Korean SkyPass Miles to Marriott Bonvoy Points (But You Shouldn’t)

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.

Sam Helmy

Marriott and Asia Miles Launch Two-Way Point Conversions

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.

Sam Helmy

Marriott Announces the Return of Personal Ambassadors, Increases Spending Requirements

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.

JT Genter

Marriott Unveils Newest Hotel Brand: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

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?

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Marriott Bonvoy Ends Conversion Bonus to Four Airline Partners

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.

Sam Helmy

Marriott Unveils Two New Credit Cards, Improves Bonvoy Brilliant Card, Boosts Bonus on Other Cards

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.

JT Genter

Amex Launches an Incredible 12 Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses For September

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.

JT Genter

You Can Buy Up to 100K Marriott Bonvoy Points During the Booking Process

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.

Ryan Smith

Details Released of Which 200+ Marriott Hotels are Moving to Dynamic Pricing March 29, 2022

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.

Ryan Smith

Did You Know? Marriott 5th Night Free Works on Long Stays Also

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.

Ryan Smith