Marriott is reaching out to members to notify them that they won’t re-qualify for status. In my case, they did offer a soft landing.
Hotel Elite Status
The Marriott Statistic I Just Can’t Wrap My Arms Around
There’s a statistic in Marriott’s quarterly earnings that I just can’t believe.
My 2019 Mid-Year Hotel Status Check
We’re halfway through the year and it’s time to look at what’s working and what’s not with hotel status. My patterns have followed largely what I thought they would have in 2019. I’m further ahead than I want to be in some respects, with too much time on the road. What’s your year look like chasing hotel elite status?
Fast-Track To World of Hyatt Status With New Promo!
A new Hyatt promotion creates an interesting way to leapfrog much of the requirement for top-tier elite status with World of Hyatt.
Hilton Looking To Leapfrog Marriott With Confirmed Suite Upgrades
Hilton continues to try to up their game in the hotel loyalty space. They are rolling out a beta program offering confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking to elite Diamond members of the Hilton Honors program. If this comes to fruition it vaults them over Marriott to a similar level as Hyatt in treatment of top-tier elite members when it comes to upgrades.
Did You Get Upgraded? Hyatt Is Upgrading Some Folks To M Life Noir Status
Free limo ride from the airport to your hotel. VIP lounges, guaranteed reservations for hotels and restaurants and a whole lot more perks. What’s not to love about M Life Noir status, especially when you get it free?
I Said I Wouldn’t Be Heartbroken. I Was Wrong.
Have you ever looked back on something you’ve written and known that you were right at the time, only to find out a year later you really weren’t? I did recently. Oddly, it involves travel. Take a seat and hear me out.
2018 Hotel Status Review And A Look Forward To 2019
2018 was a year of ups and downs. Most of the ups were improvements in the Hyatt program. The downs were mostly owned by Marriott. Here’s a brief look at my year in hotels and what I think the future holds.
Hyatt Rolls Out Milestone Rewards, New Benefits For Elite Members
World of Hyatt is rolling out a handful of changes that should make loyalty to Hyatt more rewarding. From earning benefits sooner to new treats like a $100 Hyatt gift card, these changes should be met with a smile by most members.
I Need Your Help. Should I Mattress Run?
I’m pretty sure this is the last hotel elite status decision I’ll ever have to make. And, I could use your help. What would you do?
