Marriott Rewards announced its 2012 Fall MegaBonus promotion running from September 15 to January 15, 2013 on FlyerTalk July 31. Registration is required by October 31.
Promotions are individualized with several different offers. An interesting part of the announcement is this statement (I placed in bold font below) from Marriott Concierge, the hotel chain representative on FlyerTalk:
Visit your personalized MegaBonus page to register for your unique offer by October 31, 2012 for paid stays (using any payment method) made between September 15 and January 15, 2013, at over 3,600 participating Marriott properties around the world. Promotional offers are specific to each individual Rewards member, and as a reminder, promotional offers may not be switched.
Watch for more information and official terms and conditions starting July 31, 2012 at MarriottRewards.com/MegaBonus2012 and safe travels!
Andy__________________
Marriott Concierge Team
marriott.concierge@marriott.com
Here are five different targeted offers listed by FlyerTalk members to date:
1. Earn 3 Free Nights (Category 1-4 hotels)
- 1 free night certificate earned after every two stays.
- Free night certificate valid for category 1 to category 4 hotels and expire one year from issuance.
- Maximum 3 free night certificates during promotion.
2. Earn 2 Free Nights (Category 1-5 hotels)
- 1 free night certificate earned after every two stays.
- Free night certificate valid for category 1 to category 5 hotels and expire one year from issuance.
- Maximum 2 free night certificates during promotion.
3. Earn 40,000 bonus points:
- 25,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights
- +15,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights.
4. Earn 50,000 bonus points:
- 35,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights
- +15,000 bonus points after 25 paid nights.
5. Earn 50,000 bonus points:
- Earn 5,000 points every second stay.
My thinking is infrequent guests of Marriott Rewards will receive Offer #1 for a free night category 1-4 certificate, up to 3 free nights after 6 stays.
There are mixed results reported by members trying to change their targeted promotion.
One of the main features I’d like to point out is I was able to register for the Marriott MegaBonus promotion as soon as it was announced. Hyatt Gold Passport announced their fall promotion yesterday on FlyerTalk beginning September 1, but currently there is no live promotion registration page.
I am looking forward to this Marriott MegaBonus, since I have a trip to Spain next month and Marriott has about 90 hotels in Spain with their acquisition of AC Hotels.
I can bunny hop my way through Marriott brand hotels in Spain and the prices look really low for many of the AC hotels. I am looking forward to trying out the free mini-bar privilege.
Here is a Loyalty Traveler reader comment from a stay at an AC Hotel in Spain.
We are staying in the AC Hotel in Vigo, Spain right now. The free mini bar includes water, sodas and beer. No snacks. There is no separate executive lounge, but the lobby lounge area offers a full cocktail bar which is also free.
Natasha 2-21-2012
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Ric Garrido, writer and content owner of Loyalty Traveler, shares news and views on hotels, hotel loyalty programs and vacation destinations for frequent guests. You can follow Loyalty Traveler on Twitter and Facebook and RSS feed.
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