Marriott Rewards program
Marriott is now offering a Platinum challenge called “Road to Platinum” to select members. The program basically grants you Platinum (or Gold) status after completing the required number of stays in a 3-month period. The following are the stay requirements for each level. Marriott Rewards Elite Status Challenge Requirements Status Stays Required Time Period Platinum…
Marriott Rewards offers an elite buy back program for Platinum, Gold, and Silver status where you can redeem miles to retain your elite status. You are allowed to buy back your status until April 1, 2014, and you MUST buy back to the status that you held last year. Here is a summary of the…
If you are at all interested in earning Marriott elite status, then the Marriott Premier Visa Card is an absolute must credit card to apply for. The strength of this credit card lies in it’s elite status earning boost potential, and that is the only reason why I can see someone applying for this credit…
I recently noticed that Ritz Carlton (owned by Marriott) has started offering some very interesting promotions. For instance, from July 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013 Ritz Carlton Rewards is offering a free night for every two paid stays. You may earn up to two free nights total. Registration is available through September 30, 2013….
I love the idea of obtaining lifetime elite status with a hotel chain. Not only, do you not have to worry about requalifying for status every year, but you also have some protection from dreaded “program changes.” One such example is United Airlines MileagePlus change where they are now imposing a revenue requirement in order…