Marriott Rewards recently announced the company’s newest endeavor, a new-and improved loyalty program that encapsulates all three brands — The Ritz Carlton Rewards, Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest — under one umbrella and one company, offering members more opportunity to collect points.
Beginning in August, the changes include ways to save with 29 brands in 127 countries in 6,500 hotels. Members receive access to a swath of brands and services, including no blackout dates, unique and personal touches during their stay and improved services, like one account and one membership number to simplify the process.
One aspect of the program, the Moments Platform expands with greater opportunities for guests to attend once-in-a-lifetime concerts, private shows, sporting events and incredible tours and experiences. The loyalty program includes 110 million members and counting. A new program name will be introduced in 2019.
A few benefits of the merged program include:
- Earn points and achieve elite status faster
- Easier to redeem points
- More mobile features
- New, refreshed co-brand credit cards
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