Marriott Bonvoy members are going to need to wait a few more months before they can start earning and burning points at their favorite MGM Resorts property.
28.09.2023 - 00:08 / skift.com / Sean Oneill / Marriott International
Marriott International on Wednesday debuted Four Points Express by Sheraton, a midscale hotel brand aimed at Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The brand aims to target the “midscale” segment of affordable lodging. Marriott estimates that about a half-million independent or locally-branded hotels are in this segment — many of which may be ripe for conversion to a global brand.
The first hotel will be a 52-room property opening later this year in Lara, a district of Antalyain Turkey. Next year, another property in Turkey is likely to open. So is a 201-guestroom property in London near the Euston rail station.
Other hotel groups are also focusing on midscale brands, such as IHG’s Garner,
Hilton’s Spark brand and an upcoming (as-yet-unnamed) extended-stay brand, and Hyatt’s Hyatt Studios extended-stay brand.
Marriott Bonvoy members are going to need to wait a few more months before they can start earning and burning points at their favorite MGM Resorts property.
The reports about the death of the cool factor at W Hotels has been greatly exaggerated, per leadership at Marriott International.
Since the inception of Marriott Bonvoy in 2018, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members have been eligible for United Airlines' entry-level Premier Silver status through the RewardsPlus partnership. Likewise, United Premier Gold, Platinum, 1K and Global Services members have been eligible for Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status.
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