UPDATED: Marriott Rewards "Members Get More" by Booking Direct
Marriott Rewards Members receive the very best prices, points and free Wi-Fi across global portfolio of brands
HONG KONG, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott has launched Marriott Rewards Member Rates, available immediately and designed exclusively to further reward Members who book direct on Marriott channels including Marriott.com and the Marriott mobile app as well as through call centers and select corporate travel professionals. Available to Members only who book direct, Marriott Rewards Member Rates join other perks, including loyalty points, mobile check-in and check-out, and free Wi-Fi. These benefits are available across a diverse portfolio of brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, with more than 4,200 hotels worldwide.
"Consumers living in Asia Pacific are exploring countries across Asia and the rest of the world with increasing pace and passion. They are becoming more sophisticated and discerning -- both in the rates they pay and the quality of experience they expect. For those who join Marriott Rewards and book on our channels, we offer special rates, Members only experiences and added touches to make travel seamless and rewarding," explained Peggy Fang Roe, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific.
Marriott Rewards Member Rates provide an additional proof point on why it pays to book direct. These Member rates, which are broadly available today and with a free Marriott Rewards account, are the latest perk in a series of benefits Marriott Rewards is rolling out to demonstrate that loyalty flows both ways. Other components of the loyalty program include:
Best Rate Guarantee: All guests receive the benefit of the company's best rate guarantee. If a guest finds a better rate within 24 hours of booking direct, Marriott matches and provides an additional 25% discount.
Mobile Check-in and Check-out: When Members book their stays on Marriott channels; they can take full advantage of the Marriott Mobile app to expedite arrivals and departures with just one click. This app allows Members to check-in, select a time of arrival, receive an alert when their room is ready, check out by mobile, and chat with a Marriott host through Mobile Requests before, during or after a trip.
Free Wi-Fi: In this always on and always connected world, Marriott Rewards Members booking direct always receive free Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
Access and Experiences: In addition, Marriott Rewards Members in Asia Pacific receive opportunities to attend Member-exclusive events throughout the year. These have included private functions with teams at the NBA Global Games China, experiential tours of holistic activities with the Marriott Rewards kids program MAX!, culinary demonstrations at Taste of Hong Kong, the World's Greatest Restaurant Festival and invitations to HKSEVENS Rugby Week. In addition Members have access to a collection of unique, curated experiences through the recently announced experience marketplace, available globally to all Members in late May.
Cash + Points: Enjoy the freedom of mixing cash and points for any stay -- from a single night to a vacation getaway. Members' choices begin with as few as 3,000 points and US$45 cash, and extend to different combinations.
Guaranteed late checkout: Gold and Platinum Elite Members of Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards receive increased flexibility and peace of mind when they travel with guaranteed late checkout, which could be as late as 4pm. This benefit will be launched in Asia Pacific and globally on 16th May.
Learn more about Member benefits and sign up here.
Marriott Rewards Member Rates and perks are available for hotel stays booked at one of the more than 4,200 participating hotels worldwide. These new rates are also offered through select corporate accounts and travel agent partners.
Marriott Rewards
Marriott Rewards is Marriott International's award-winning loyalty program spanning 17 brands and over 4,200 properties worldwide. Marriott Rewards is free to join and has no blackout dates and members can earn and redeem points at Marriott International properties around the world and at Marriott Rewards exclusive luxury partner The Ritz-Carlton®. Members can also redeem points for frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and more. By making rewards accessible with a modern, easy approach, Marriott Rewards continues to be a leader in the industry. Marriott Rewards has won the Freddie Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program in the Americas" for the last nine years and is a two-time winner of the Frequent Travel Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program." The program was ranked #1 in J.D. Power's 2016 Hotel Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report. In addition, the program has been named best hotel rewards program by the readers of U.S. News & World Report, About.com, Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines. To enroll and for more information about Marriott Rewards, guests can visit MarriottRewards.com.
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