Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s loyalty programme, is bringing back status challenge for Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, Accor Live Limitless and IHG Rewards Club members for a “limited time”.
Eligible members of the four loyalty programmes could receive either reciprocating Gold or Platinum elite status in Marriott Bonvoy as part of the status challenge.
In order to maintain their Marriott Bonvoy status through February of 2022, those eligible for Gold elite status will have to stay at least five nights at any of the more than 7,400 hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy within 90 days.
Those eligible for the higher Platinum elite status will have to stay at least 15 nights within a 90-day period which begins as soon as the member is upgraded.
“It is recommended to register soon because the number of registrations will determine how long the status challenge will be available,” reads a statement from the company.
Marriott says eligible members will receive status and enjoy benefits across the company’s portfolio, including brands like The RitzCarlton, St. Regis and W Hotels and independent hotels in the Autograph Collection as well as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Moxy, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn and more.
Members of the competing loyalty programmes are eligible for the following Marriott Bonvoy elite tier status:
Hilton Honors members: If you currently have Gold or Diamond elite status in Hilton Honors, the reciprocating status challenge offer is Platinum elite status in Marriott Bonvoy.
Hyatt members: If you currently have Explorist elite status in World of Hyatt, the reciprocating status challenge offer is Gold elite status in Marriott Bonvoy. If you currently have Globalist elite status in World of Hyatt, the reciprocating status challenge offer is Platinum elite status in Marriott Bonvoy.
Accor Live Limitless members: If you currently have Gold elite status in Accor Live Limitless, the reciprocating status challenge offer is Gold elite status in Marriott Bonvoy. If you currently have Platinum or Diamond elite status in Accor Live Limitless, the reciprocating status challenge offer is Platinum elite status in Marriott Bonvoy.
IHG Rewards Club members: If you currently have Platinum or Spire elite status in IHG Rewards Club, the reciprocating status challenge offer is Platinum elite status in Marriott Bonvoy.
If Marriott Bonvoy Base and Silver elite members qualify based on their status in any of the other four programs listed above, they may take advantage of the Marriott Bonvoy status challenge too.
Only those who are members of Marriott Bonvoy can register for the status challenge.
Marriott says eligibility also requires uploading proof of corresponding elite status in one of the four competitor programs and at least one stay at a participating property in that program within the past 12 months from the registration date.
