Marriott has announced upcoming changes to Ambassador Elite status for 2023. The changes include increasing the spending requirement, as well as bringing back the personalized Ambassador service, which was suspended during the pandemic.
There aren’t any changes to other tiers, including Platinum Elite or Titanium Elite, so you’ll only be impacted if you’re in pursuit of Marriott’s top-tier status.
Marriott Increases Ambassador Elite Spending Requirement
Marriott Ambassador Elite is the highest tier of Marriott Bonvoy elite status, which is reached by earning 100 elite qualifying nights and reaching an annual minimum spending requirement. Historically, the spending threshold has been $20,000 (USD).
However, beginning on January 1, 2023, Marriott will raise the spending requirement for Marriott Ambassador Elite status to $23,000 (USD), an increase of 15%. The elite qualifying nights threshold will remain the same at 100 nights.
For the remainder of the 2022 qualification year, the requirements will remain the same. If you earn Ambassador Elite status this year by earning at least 100 elite qualifying nights and spending at least $20,000 (USD), you’ll hold the status until February 29, 2024.
Earning elite nights is usually not the most difficult part in attaining Ambassador Elite status, given that up to 40 elite nights can be earned just by holding a few US credit cards.
Therefore, the lofty spending requirement is usually what stands in the way of earning Ambassador Elite status, and that will even more so be the case with the 15% increase in 2023.
The Return of Personalized Ambassador Service
Earning Marriott’s top-tier status used to come with being assigned a personal Ambassador, who acts as a dedicated point of contact for all your Marriott hotel needs. Similar to a Concierge for Hyatt Globalists, a Marriott Ambassador can make reservations, amend hotel stays, pass along information about a special occasion, and arrange for dining and spa reservations.
Essentially, Marriott Ambassadors can handle any and all requests related to your booking, and can even arrange activities and manage tickets for tours booked with the hotel. A great Ambassador might proactively reach out to hotels and communicate your needs in advance, as they’re familiar with your habits and personal…
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