Marriott Bonvoy launches new promotion

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, has launched a new promotion for members planning a staycation or a getaway holiday at its participating hotel brands.

 

Beginning on August 16 through October 18, 2020, members who register for the promotion will receive 2,500 bonus points for their first and second upcoming paid stays, plus a one-time bonus of 5,000 additional points after their third paid stay. There is no limit to the number of bonus points members may earn with this promotion. This means members will continue to receive 2,500 bonus points for every paid stay thereafter throughout the promotional period, it said. 

 

It is best to book directly on Marriott.com because rates available through most third-party online retailers and select travel agency rates do not qualify for this promotion, it said.

 

Homes & Villas by Marriott International, ExecuStay, Marriott Executive Apartments and Marriott Vacation Club owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for bonus points, and nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for bonus points, it added.

 

Marriott is introducing new cleanliness protocols to welcome back guests and put them at ease. The protocols include: 

• Marriott Global Cleanliness Council: Consisting of in-house and outside experts in food and water safety, hygiene and infection prevention, and hotel operations, the council has been developing a new generation of global hospitality cleanliness standards, norms and behaviors for our more than 7,400 properties around the globe.

• New Cleaning Technologies: The company has initiated plans to roll out enhanced technologies in its properties over the next few months, including electrostatic sprayers and the highest classification of disinfectants recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization to sanitise surfaces throughout hotels.

• Cleaning Regimen Changes: When guests check into hotels over the next few months, they will notice a number of additions to the cleaning regimen designed to set an even higher standard of cleanliness for the hotels as well as modifications to associate-guest protocols developed to be consistent with recommended social distancing guidelines. These will include more intensive cleaning of high-touch areas such as TV remotes, door handles, tables and chairs, HVAC controls, bathroom surfaces and more, and rearranged furniture in public spaces including restaurants to ensure social distancing. 

• Contactless Check In: The Marriott Bonvoy app enables guests to check in and checkout, chat with on-property associates to have special requests fulfilled during their stay and at more than 3,400 hotels and increasing skip the front desk completely using their smartphone as their room key.  – TradeArabia News Service