START THE NEW YEAR FRESH, MARRIOTT BONVOY LAUNCHES PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS

After what was probably the most challenging year ever for those who love travel, this new year brings hope with the approval of vaccines to fight COVID-19. Today, Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International, has some exciting news for its members with the first of many offers and program enhancements to be announced throughout the year understanding how much travelers look forward to traveling again. This program is the company’s appreciation to its members, that took root from the announcement last year, for members’ unconditional support for Marriott International hotels and resorts across the globe.

“As traveling took a back seat last year, we are aware that there is huge pent up demand to get on the road and travel somewhere – anywhere as soon as it’s safe to do so. Finding the right time to escape from reality for a while might be tough, thus, we are offering and adjusting our program that marries the members’ demands everywhere. We are optimistic that 2021 will eventually be an exceptional year for us to travel more and explore untapped local destinations – not just for leisure, but also for those who seek to have a different perspective as they continue to work remotely,” said Ramesh Jackson, Area Vice President for Indonesia Marriott International.

Plan your holiday and get your bags ready to take off for that long-awaited trip. To ensure the wellbeing and safety of guests, Marriott International hotels and resorts in Indonesia will continue to enhance their existing hygiene and cleanliness protocol, aligning with the guidelines of local authorities and the Ministry of Health.

Now with your travels planned, Marriott Bonvoy would also like to remind you of some of the adjustments made to the program in 2020:

• Extended Elite status earned in 2019 through February 1, 2022.
• Deposited 50% of the Elite Night Credits (ENCs) into members’ accounts based on their 2019 earned Elite Status.
• Extended Free Night Awards originally set to expire in 2020 through August 1, 2021.
• Extended Suite Night Awards earned in 2019 as part of the 50- and 75-night annual choice benefit that were to expire the end of 2020 through December 31, 2021.
• Paused points expiration through August 1, 2021. 


Marriott Bonvoy are also announcing:

• Depositing 50% of the Elite Night Credits (ENCs) into members’ accounts based on their 2020 Elite 
status tier to give them a head start in 2021 toward elite status in 2022. The ENC’s will be deposited in February. In addition, we are reducing the $20,000 spend threshold for attaining Ambassador Elite status by 30% for 2021.
• Reducing off-peak redemption rates globally by 10% for all future reservations through September 30, 2021 booked between January 11, 2021 and February 21, 2021.
• Launching our next global promotion that in combination with the deposit of elite night credits into members’ accounts will make it even easier to attain elite status and enable all members to take advantage of redemption rates sooner. From February 16 through April 27, 2021, members will earn double the number of points and elite night credits for stays of two nights or more.

Throughout the year, Marriott Bonvoy will have more exciting program news to share as we add value for members and enhance the travel experience. For more information, please visit: MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

Photo Courtesy: Courtyard By Marriott Bali Nusa Dua Resort