Perhaps, I should start these posts by saying “If you haven’t checked your Amex Offers lately, you may want to do that ASAP” because American Express has been offering some amazing discounts lately!
Category: Marriott
BONVOYED: Marriott Fails To Pay Bills, 122 Hotels Threaten To Leave
In the next 10 days, we could see a large exodus of hotels from the Marriott brand as it appears Marriott has fallen behind on a few bills. Have these hotels been “Bonvoyed?”…
MARRIOTT OFFERS 50% BONUS ON PURCHASED POINTS
It’s no secret, many travel brands are in a cash crunch due to the pandemic. Over the past few weeks, it has appeared to be ‘business as usual’ but, as I predicted, we’re starting to see several brands launch…
How I Earned 55 Marriott Elite Nights Without Staying A Single Night
“Hey, do you remember that time when Americans were banned from entering practically every country on earth, airplanes were completely empty but then videos went viral because the next day airplanes were…”
Chase Increases Welcome Bonus, Lowers Spending On Marriott Bonvoy (100,000 Points)
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen credit card issuers offer some great value and new incentives on cards to encourage customers to continue spending on their cards and/or obtain new cards.
Status Match Challenge: Marriott Offers up to Platinum Status For Elites
Loyalty programs are an important way to attract and retain customers. Often, they offer rewards, discounts or other special incentives for your brand loyalty and are an important aspect of the revenue stream. This morning the Marriott Bonvoy program began offering…
AMEX Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card: Receive $100 Credit After Spending $1,000
In light of the pandemic, credit card issuers are thinking of creative ways to encourage you to not only to keep their credit card but hopefully encourage you to put it at the top of your wallet. Over the past few weeks, I’ve written about several credit card deals where you can save money on purchases, but…
(Update) New Amex Offer: American Express Adds ANOTHER Marriott Deal
A few days ago, I wrote about several lucrative Amex offers that were available on my Marriott credit card. Generally, my Marriott card does not receive a lot of action because I find the bonus categories on other cards to be much more appealing. I have not determined if I am going to remove my card from the sock drawer and…
New Amex Offer(s): American Express Adds Several Lucrative Offers to Marriott Bonvoy Card
Let’s be honest…I own various credit cards that receive no love and collect dust for several reasons. In fact, I even own credit cards that I continue to pay an annual fee on that receive very little attention. The reason I keep these cards and pay the annual fee is…
Marriott Promotion: Earn 2500 Bonvoy Points Per Stay (and More)
Marriott has just opened registration for its latest promotion and it’s valid for the next several weeks. It has been two months since Marriott ran its last promotion so let’s look at the details.
Shhhh! Help Me Surprise My Wife. Where Would You Pick? (PART 2)
This post is a continuation of “Part 1” that I posted yesterday. If you’re not familiar with background, read THIS POST first. If you just want the short version, I’ll explain it like this…
Shhhh! Help Me Surprise My Wife. Where Would You Pick? (PART 1)
This past Friday, TSA saw approximately 350,000 travelers pass through TSA checkpoints for Memorial Day weekend, which is nearly double the amount of travelers that were screened by TSA just 72 hours prior. Despite the continued rise of domestic coronavirus cases, I think it’s safe to say that travelers are beginning to…
Marriott Sells Bonvoy GiftCards For 20% Off
It’s no secret, many travel brands are in a cash crunch due to the pandemic. Over the past few weeks, it has appeared to be ‘business as usual’ but, as I predicted, we’re starting to see several brands launch…
Should Marriott CEO Receive A Big Pay Raise and 200% Bonus? Marriott Thinks So
Globally, we are all experiencing something we’ve never been through and it’s extremely uncomfortable. In fact, for Marriott International Inc., the world’s largest hotel company, it’s been catastrophic as it has started to furlough what it expects will be tens of thousands of employees as it ramps up…
Marriott Bonvoy Now Giving 30 Elite Nights Annually From Credit Cards
One of the cool benefits of hotel credit cards is that they can fast-track you to hotel status simply for having the card. In the case of Marriott Bonvoy, you earn…
Marriott Adds “Transparency Box”: Allows You To See Final Price During Hotel Search
“Wow, these hotels are cheap. BOOK IT! Oh wait, I thought it said $100/night?? Why is the final price now $200??” Everyone has been there, you find a hotel that you like and price that you’re willing to pay, you go to reserve the room and all of a sudden the price is suddenly…
Ouch! Marriott Terminating 66% Of All Corporate Employees
A few days ago, Marriott stated that it was going to begin laying off “tens of thousands” of workers around the world due to the drop in travel. Well, according to the Wall Street Journal, Marriott has expanded that circle and announced that they will additionally…
Marriott Furloughs “Tens Of Thousands” Of Employees, Closing Hotels
Marriott International Inc., the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 1.4 million rooms world-wide, said it is starting to furlough what it expects will be tens of thousands of employees as it ramps up hotel closings across the globe.
Perfection In Paradise: A Review of the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
Words can’t describe how I feel about visiting Fiji. I was game to explore every inch of the island so I set out to review three Marriott properties and one IHG property. First up was the Marriott Resort at Momi Bay.
Last Chance! Book Marriott Properties Before Category Changes Tomorrow
Nearly a month ago, the Marriott Bonvoy program announced a massive shift and released their full list of category changes for 2020, which kick in for bookings made as of March 4, 2020. As you may know, I was a…
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