Marriott dropped a bombshell today that significantly affects members, for now, that stay at Protea branded hotels around Africa from March 1, 2023.
Marriott Bonvoy will cut the number of points earned by 50%, and you only earn ONE elite qualifying night for every TWO nights stayed.
You can access Marriott Bonvoy here.
READ MORE: Marriott Bonvoy Rate & Bonus Points Offers
Marriott’s Announcement:
You cannot earn half elite night credits, so stays of three nights at Protea hotels only earn 1 qualifying night credit.
Marriott Bonvoy Point Earnings
Marriott now cuts the number of points earned at Protea hotels to the same level you earn at “LONGER STAYS” hotels. You earn full elite night credit stays at Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, and Element brands (reduced at Executive Apartments).
Conclusion
Not sure why Marriott felt it needs to disincentivize Bonvoy members to stay at its Protea hotels in Africa? You now need to stay 100 nights at Protea brand to reach the Platinum tier with meaningful benefits.
This also makes you wonder if Marriott Bonvoy’s plan is also cutting the earnings in half at its other Select Service brands. So why only stop at Protea?