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

February 26, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Get 25% Bonus LifeMiles When Transferring IHG or Marriott Bonvoy Points to Avianca

by Skye Class

August 11, 2021

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Now through September 30, 2021, Avianca LifeMiles members can get a 25% bonus when transferring points from their IHG Rewards or Marriott Bonvoy account. You can score up to 35,000 bonus LifeMiles per transaction and maximize this promotion to get better than a 2:1 transfer ratio from Marriott Bonvoy.

Earn 1 Marriott Elite Night Credit For Every $3,000 Spent on a Marriott Boundless Card

by Skye Class

July 24, 2021

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Targeted Marriott Bonvoy members have a unique new opportunity to earn Marriott Elite Night Credits. Marriott and Chase are offering a new promotion: earn 1 Elite Night for every $3,000 spent on a Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. Here's how to find out if you're eligible for this targeted promotion and how to register.

Marriott Makes Changes to Points Advance Feature

by Max Prosperi

July 11, 2021

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Marriott recently made a change to its Points Advance feature. Members can no longer use Points Advance to book an award nearly a year out and accumulate points over the next year to pay for that stay. While this seems like a devaluation of a popular feature, this may be a positive change for some points travelers.

Marriott Drops JetBlue as a Point Transfer, Hotel + Air Package Partner

by JT Genter

July 3, 2021

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Marriott Bonvoy points are so valuable thanks to the ability to transfer Bonvoy points to 40 airlines. But unfortunately, that long list of transfer partners just got a little shorter. As Marriott confirmed to AwardWallet, the JetBlue TrueBlue program is no longer a partner for point transfers or Hotel + Air packages as of July 1, 2021. Here's what that means for the Marriott Bonvoy program.

Marriott Once Again Extends Free Nights, Bonvoy Point Expiration Pause

by Max Prosperi

May 3, 2021

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Marriott Bonvoy members can breathe a sigh of relief. Marriott just made some positive changes - including extending the expiration pause on Bonvoy points and extending to the validity of Free Night Awards. Both are now valid through at least the end of 2021.

Earn up to 12 Miles & More Miles on Marriott Stays

by Skye Class

March 6, 2021

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Lufthansa Miles & More members can earn up to 12 miles per US dollar at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels on stays before May 31, 2021. That's an excellent return on your Marriott spending if you're a Miles & More member and are planning to travel before the end of May.

Marriott Offers Elite Status Boost, Temporarily Drops Off Peak Award Rates

by Patrick Stouffer

February 20, 2021

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In mid-January, Marriott announced a string of major updates for the Bonvoy program in 2021. Among the changes are a 50% headstart towards Bonvoy status for 2020 elites, a lowered spending threshold for earning Bonvoy Ambassador, and lowered Off Peak and PointSaver Off Peak redemption rates. And now is your last chance to take advantage of the Off Peak award discount.

Marriott Extends Free Night Awards Another 6 Months, Extends Points Expiration Pause

by Patrick Stouffer

October 26, 2020

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Marriott just announced another extension to Bonvoy Free Night Awards. Any certificates that were originally scheduled to expire in 2020 or anytime before July 31, 2021 have been extended by 6 months. Now, members have until August 1, 2021 to use their rewards. Even better, Marriott is also pausing points expirations until August 1, 2021 as well.

Earn Bonvoy Elite Status Through February 2022 via Marriott Status Match and Challenge

by Patrick Stouffer

August 30, 2020

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Hotel elite status-chasers rejoice! Marriott has brought back the ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy status through a status match and challenge. You can match to either Bonvoy Gold Elite or Platinum Elite status. Then, retain that status through February 2022 by staying as few as five nights! But hurry, depending on how many people apply for a match, Marriott may end this promotion at any time.

Earn 10X Bonvoy Points at Gas Stations, Restaurants, and Marriott Hotels

by Patrick Stouffer

August 6, 2020

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Marriott Bonvoy and American Express are back with another valuable promotion for co-branded cardholders. Thanks to three special Amex Offers, cardmembers can earn 10X Bonvoy points per dollar spent at U.S. gas stations, U.S. restaurants, and purchases with Marriott. Time to get these cards out of your sock drawer!

Marriott Makes 5,500+ Properties Available at Off Peak Pricing, Gifting Bonus Elite Night Credits

by Patrick Stouffer

June 15, 2020

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Marriott just announced another round of program updates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these changes are making 5,500+ hotels available at solely Off Peak award pricing, giving Elite Night Credits to make it easier to hit a higher elite status tier in 2020, and the ability to gift elite status to a friend or family member.

Marriott Extends Elite Status, Further Extends Points Expiration

by Michelle Molloy

April 10, 2020

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Marriott is back with more changes to its policies due to COVID-19. Following in the footsteps of many other hotel brands, it's extended elite status for all current elites. Plus, you won't have to worry about your points expiring anytime soon.

Marriott (Finally) Giving Travelers the Option to See All-In Price

by Michelle Molloy

April 8, 2020

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Marriott customers have long been frustrated that the price shown in search results can jump 10%, 20%, or more on the final booking page when all taxes and fees are included. In a win for transparency, Marriott has added a new option to see rates that include all taxes and fees in search results. Here's how to select this option.

Marriott Extends Flexibility for Reservations, Pauses Points Expiration, Extends Benefits

by Michelle Molloy

April 6, 2020

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The big travel brands are issuing policy updates every week or so these days. While most updates apply to all travelers and loyalty program members, Marriott is a good news/bad news story. Marriott extends flexibility for new and existing reservations. However, the benefits available to Bonvoy members vary depending on where you live.

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

Marriott Erroneously Adding Surcharges to Some Award Nights

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

Last Chance to Book Marriott Bonvoy Hotel + Air Packages

Marriott Makes a Minor Change to Status Earning with Credit Cards

Earn up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points When Paying With PayPal

Marriott Bonvoy to Extend Elite Status, Free Night Awards, and More

Marriott Introduces Dynamic Award Pricing, Says Goodbye to Award Chart

Get 25% Bonus LifeMiles When Transferring IHG or Marriott Bonvoy Points to Avianca

Earn 1 Marriott Elite Night Credit For Every $3,000 Spent on a Marriott Boundless Card

Marriott Makes Changes to Points Advance Feature

Marriott Drops JetBlue as a Point Transfer, Hotel + Air Package Partner

Marriott Once Again Extends Free Nights, Bonvoy Point Expiration Pause

Earn up to 12 Miles & More Miles on Marriott Stays

Marriott Offers Elite Status Boost, Temporarily Drops Off Peak Award Rates

Marriott Extends Free Night Awards Another 6 Months, Extends Points Expiration Pause

Earn Bonvoy Elite Status Through February 2022 via Marriott Status Match and Challenge

Earn 10X Bonvoy Points at Gas Stations, Restaurants, and Marriott Hotels

Marriott Makes 5,500+ Properties Available at Off Peak Pricing, Gifting Bonus Elite Night Credits

Marriott Extends Elite Status, Further Extends Points Expiration

Marriott (Finally) Giving Travelers the Option to See All-In Price

Marriott Extends Flexibility for Reservations, Pauses Points Expiration, Extends Benefits