Thursday, May 19, 2011

Marriott points for China Fast Track airport service

Marriott Rewards points can be used for services that reduce the stress of getting to your destination and simply make your travels go more smoothly.

Marriott Rewards can now redeem points and a special discount for VIP service with China Fast Track™, which provides escorts to guide travelers through the hassles of check-in, immigration and customs, while others wait in long lines.
China Fast Track™ is available at airports throughout Chinnese city like beijing shanghai,guangzhou and Singapore. Services at arrival and departure include limousine transfers; greeting by a service ambassador at curbside; check-in, seat assignment, boarding pass and baggage check-in handled by a service ambassador, luxury VIP lounge available prior to boarding the flight; service ambassador takes the traveler through express immigrations, customs and security lanes and boarding gate; greeting by service ambassador upon arrival; and assistance with baggage reclamation.

Marriott Rewards aims to offer members services that make the journey more enjoyable. By partnering with China Fast Track™, members are assured that they will be escorted swiftly from point to point saving them the hassles of airline travel.

Members can redeem Marriott Rewards points for China Fast Track™ points at the following rates:

30,000 Marriott Rewards Points equals 4 China Fast Track points
40,000 Marriott Rewards Points equals 5.5 China Fast Track points
50,000 Marriott Rewards Points equals 7 China Fast Track points
65,000 Marriott Rewards Points equals 10 China Fast Track points
75,000 Marriott Rewards Points equals 12 China Fast Track points

Members can also receive a 20 percent discount off the retail price when purchasing China Fast Track points directly. China Fast Track prices for Marriott Rewards members begin at HK$960 for four China Fast Track points.

Many China Fast Track™ services can be redeemed for three or four points. For example:

China Fast Track™ points required per service:
Shanghai Airport - 3 points
Hong Kong Airport - 3 points
Singapore Airport - 4 points

Members who redeem 50,000 Marriott Rewards points will receive seven China Fast Track™ points, which is sufficient for one round trip service in Shanghai or Hong Kong, with 1 point remaining in their account.

25% Discount code marriott florida summer deals

This summer, the marriott promotion takes you to a wide variety of Florida locations, from Orlando’s theme parks to South Beach, urban city escapes and the Florida Keys.Marriott Hotels & Resorts throughout the region are beating the heat with a sizzling hot summer deal featuring up to 25% off.
visit www.marriottfloridasummerdeals.com or call 800-228-9290. To book hotel, select the hotel of choice and use the exclusive Discount rate code F9L. Participating hotels and resorts include:
Those who “Get It While Its Hot” will receive up to 25% off rates on stays May 15 through September 30, 2011, at any of the 31 participating JW Marriott, Renaissance and Marriott Hotels & Resorts hotels. Discount code F9L,Rates starting from $89.*

JW Marriott Hotel Miami; JW Marriott Marquis Miami; JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Renaissance Hotels: Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach; Boca Raton Renaissance; Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®; Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza; Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa; Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key; Delray Beach Marriott; Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort; Fort Lauderdale Marriott North; Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; Hollywood Beach Marriott; Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina; Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort; Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa; Miami Airport Marriott; Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay; Miami Marriott Dadeland; Orlando Airport Marriott; Orlando World Center Marriott, Palm Beach Gardens Marriott; Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa; Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa; Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa; South Beach Marriott; Tampa Airport Marriott; Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina; and West Palm Beach Marriott.
*The discount up to 25% applies to room rate only. Promotional rates are valid for reservations booked between April 25 to May 13, 2011, for stays from May 15 to September 30, 2011 at participating JW Marriott, Renaissance and Marriott® Hotels & Resorts in Florida. The offer is based on availability at participating locations only. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.

Ritz-Carlton Destination Club offer massage services

The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Members will now have access to a wellness concierge who will assist them in putting together a personalized program of wellness services combining spa massage services, fitness and dining aspects in an effort to have a positive impact upon their personal well-being.

The new wellness series has been designed and tailored to fit Members’ individualized needs by providing free time with the wellness concierge. This helps to ensure the experience allows Members to reach their wellness goals. The wellness concierge assists the Member in creating an individually tailored program, which may include personal training, group exercise classes and a full selection of massage services.* Additionally, each property will have a unique selection of wellness services to be offered based upon location.

Wellness concierge, Tom Hays, has been in the hotel industry for 23 years beginning at The Lodge at Vail and most recently at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. Formerly a professional chef, Tom shifted direction by obtaining his Personal Trainers Certification as well as a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and board certification through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. As the wellness concierge for The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Hays will be a liaison to Members to assist them with their individual needs. Beginning this summer, Tom will be traveling to select Ritz-Carlton Destination Club locations to introduce this concept of individualized wellness to Members, Owners and Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen.
Combining innovative membership options for luxury travel around the world with the legendary services, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club offers an inspirational vacation lifestyle tailored to each Member’s needs and expectations. In 2009, The Club not only underwent a brand evolution, but was also awarded Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” distinction. Current locations include Aspen Highlands, Vail* and Bachelor Gulch, Colo.; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; Jupiter, Fla.; San Francisco and North Lake Tahoe, Calif.; Kapalua Bay in Maui and Kauai Lagoons, Hawaii; and Abaco, The Bahamas. For information, please visit ritzcarltondestinationclub.com.

redeem Marriott Rewards for JetBlue points

award-winning guest loyalty program Marriott Rewards and TrueBlue, JetBlue Airways’ frequent flyer program are joining together to allow Marriott Rewards members to earn TrueBlue points for dollars spent at Marriott International hotels. Members will also be able to redeem Marriott Rewards points for TrueBlue points, which they can turn into flights on JetBlue.
Marriott Rewards members who designate JetBlue as their earning preference will receive:

One (1) TrueBlue point per USD$1 spent at:
• EDITION hotel(room rate only)
• The Ritz-Carlton (room rate only)
• Marriott Hotels & Resorts
• JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
• Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
• Marriott Vacation Club
• Autograph Collection
Or one (1) TrueBlue point per USD$2 spent (room rate only) at:
• Courtyard by Marriott
• Fairfield Inn by Marriott
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott
• Residence Inn by Marriott
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott
• Marriott Executive Apartments

In addition, Marriott Rewards members can convert their Marriott Rewards points into JetBlue TrueBlue points at the following exchange rates:

Marriott Rewards points TrueBlue Points
10,000 = 1,000
20,000 = 2,500
30,000 = 5,000
70,000 = 12,500
125,000 = 25,000

TrueBlue, JetBlue’s customer loyalty program has no blackout dates, so customers can redeem their points for seat upgrade and one-way Award tickets start at only 5,000 points (b). To learn more about the program or enroll, go to www.jetblue.com/trueblue.

Marriott Gold and Platinum members free internet access

Effective January 7, 2011, Marriott hotel expand free internet access worldwide as a benefit for Marriott Rewards Gold and Platinum Elite members who stay at all JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and The Autograph Collection. Last May, Marriott Rewards began offering Gold and Platinum Elite members free high-speed internet access at hotels throughout North and South America

Marriott Rewards members reach Gold Elite status by staying 50 nights a year and Platinum Elite status by staying 75 nights a year. Elite members receive a number of benefits depending on their level, including bonus points, elite-only offers, room upgrades, club lounge access, 48-hour availability and an exclusive guest services and reservation line.
All Marriott Rewards members, no matter what level of the programme they have achieved, will now receive complimentary in-room high-speed internet access at JW Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels® and Courtyard by Marriott® hotels in Asia Pacific, including Australia, China (including Hong Kong), Guam, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

“Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for Marriott Rewards, and we feel that complimentary high-speed internet access will make Marriott International hotels the first choice for business travellers,” said Simon Cooper, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “You can’t put a price on staying connected. So we don’t.”

Marriott Rewards free night certificate for summer

This summer Marriott Rewards members who make two paid stays* between June 1 and August 31, 2011 will earn a free night certificate to use for a future stay. Members can earn up to a maximum of two free nights by making four paid stays.
Registration is required. For more information and to register visit www.MarriottRewardsBonus.com. Members can also register by calling 888-MARRIOTT (1-888-627-7468) in the U.S. and Canada.
An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one free night between June 5, 2011, and December 31, 2011. An earned free night award is good for one single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only. An earned free night award will be added to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay. Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay. Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion.Participating brands include JW Marriott®, EDITIONSM, Autograph Collection®, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott® and Marriott Vacation Club®. The Ritz-Carlton® participates as the exclusive luxury partner to Marriott Rewards. Members of the Ritz-Carlton Rewards program are not eligible for this promotion. All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply. Visit MarriottRewardsBonus.com, call 888-MARRIOTT, or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.

Marriott Rewards members earn Avianca TACA LifeMiles

Marriott Rewards members can now earn Avianca and TACA Frequent Flier Miles for dollars spent at more than 3,400 hotels around the world. This latest addition brings Marriott Rewards’ total roster of airline partners to 32. Members will also be able to redeem Marriott Rewards points for LifeMiles, which they can use for free flights on Avianca and TACA.

Effective immediately, Marriott Rewards members who designate LifeMiles as their earning preference will receive:

Two Miles per USD$1 spent at:

Marriott Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
Marriott Vacation Club
Autograph Collection
EDITION (room rate only)
The Ritz-Carlton (room rate only)
Or one (1) LifeMile per USD$1 spent (room rate only) at:

Courtyard by Marriott
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Marriott Executive Apartments
Avianca and TACA combined have a network of more than 100 destinations that include Latin America, the United States, Canada and Europe, interconnected through four hubs: Lima, Bogota, San Jose and San Salvador. Avianca and TACA recently unified frequent flyer program, LifeMiles, with more than four million members.

In addition, Marriott Rewards members can convert their Marriott Rewards points into (Avianca-TACA Frequent Flier Miles at the following exchange rates:

Marriott Rewards points = LifeMiles (LM)
10,000 = LM 1,500
20,000 = LM 3,500
30,000 = LM 7,000
70,000 = LM 17,500
125,000 = LM 35,000


Marriott Rewards has no blackout dates and members can earn and redeem points at more than 3,400 Marriott International hotels around the world. In addition to hotels and frequent flyer miles, members can also redeem points for merchandise, cruises, car rentals and more.
For information about Marriott Rewards, guests can call 1-800-450-4442 in the U.S. or 52 55 110 221 21 in Latin America or log onto MarriottRewards.com, or www.espanol.marriott.com.