Ten Million Reasons Why This Summer Will Sizzle for Marriott Rewards Members

BETHESDA, Md., May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer travel is just around the corner and we are giving Marriott Rewards members* even more reasons to celebrate and enjoy some sun, fun and adventure. From May 24 through September 05, 2016, Marriott Rewards members who register for the Summer Bonus promotion can earn up to 10,000 bonus points for future stays and be automatically entered into the Sweet Summer Sweeps. The centerpiece of the sweepstakes is a ten million points giveaway to 100 winning Marriott Rewards members who will each receive 100,000 loyalty points. They can redeem points for stays at more than 4,300 hotels participating in Marriott Rewards or through the program's new experiences marketplace launching shortly. Members can also donate points to charity or share points with a friend. This summer bonus is in addition to the everyday benefits of Free Wi-Fi and Member Rates that Marriott Rewards Members receive.

The Summer Bonus promotion works like this:

• By registering for the promotion here, members can begin earning 2,000 bonus points for every stay starting with their second stay for potentially up to 10,000 bonus points in total between the May 24 – September 5 promotional period.
• Registered members residing in the U.S., Canada** and the U.K. will also be entered into the Sweet Summer Sweeps, a ten million-point giveaway, where 100 members will each win 100,000 bonus points. Providing additional chances to win, Members will also receive one entry for each night they stay at a participating Marriott during the promotion period.  See the Official Rules for more details at http://MarriottRewards.com/Sweeps.
• All Marriott Rewards brands are participating in the Summer Bonus promotion with the exception of The Ritz-Carlton which has its own promotion taking place now.

In addition to redeeming points for hotel stays, members will soon be able to take advantage of Marriott Rewards recently announced experiences marketplace. All Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards members can redeem points to pursue their passions by choosing from a wide array of curated special experiences and opportunities. Whether it's tickets to one of the hottest shows on Broadway; a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hang out with your favorite sports team; or a private wine tasting with a world-famous sommelier, members can redeem Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards points to access a marketplace of unique experiences that allow them to explore their personal interests in the most meaningful and memorable ways. The experiences marketplace will be available globally to all members in late May.

And it's not just points. Marriott Rewards members enjoy additional benefits, including:

Member Rates: An exclusive rate guaranteeing the lowest price for members who book direct on Marriott.com, Marriott's mobile app, 1-800-MARRIOTT and Marriott-branded hotels.

Marriott Mobile:  When members book their stays on Marriott channels, they can take full advantage of the Marriott Mobile app to check-in and check-out for their stay, receive an alert when their room is ready, and make service requests directly to associates at more than 700 hotels before, during and after their stay.

Free Wi-Fi: In this always on and always connected world, Marriott Rewards members booking direct always receive free Wi-Fi throughout their stays.

Access and Experiences: Members receive opportunities for access to exclusive events and experiences including the NFL Super Bowl and Universal Music Group concerts and digital music downloads.

Best Rate Guarantee:  All guests receive the benefit of the company's best rate guarantee. If a guest finds a better rate within 24-hours of booking direct, Marriott matches and provides an additional 25% discount.

Marriott Rewards is free to join. To enroll or learn more about the program, visit MarriottRewards.com.

* who are 18+ (or the age of majority)
** excluding Quebec

About Marriott Rewards
Marriott Rewards is Marriott International's award-winning loyalty program spanning 17 brands and over 4,300 properties worldwide. Marriott Rewards is free to join and has no blackout dates and members can earn and redeem points at Marriott International properties around the world and at Marriott Rewards exclusive luxury partner The Ritz-Carlton®.  Members can also redeem points for frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and more. By making rewards accessible with a modern, easy approach, Marriott Rewards continues to be a leader in the industry. Marriott Rewards has won the Freddie Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program in the Americas" for the last nine years and is a two-time winner of the Frequent Travel Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program." The program was ranked #1 in J.D. Power's 2016 Hotel Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report. In addition, the program has been named best hotel rewards program by the readers of U.S. News & World Report, About.com, Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines. To enroll and for more information about Marriott Rewards, guests can visit MarriottRewards.com.

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