Marriott Bonvoy Experience

Marriott Bonvoy private concert experience in Cape Town. Photo: Supplied

Marriott Bonvoy launches exclusive experiences in South Africa

Step into a world of travel rewards with the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, offering guests an array of upgrades and experiences

Marriott Bonvoy Experience

Marriott Bonvoy private concert experience in Cape Town. Photo: Supplied

Marriott International have recently unveiled their loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy. It offers guests an array of rewards to members and has recently held one of a kind experiences in South Africa.

Marriott Bonvoy rewards

Marriott Bonvoy aims to create rewards that resonate with members – the kind of unforgettable moments that become some of your best memories. The Marriott International portfolio consists of of more than 7 000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. 

Marriott Bonvoy is the new travel program. It is replacing Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). This rewards system unifies and simplifies the loyalty programme, offering holistic travel experiences that extend beyond the hotel room. Members can earn and redeem points for hotel stays and accelerate the points they earn with co-branded credit cards. 

The program offers 120 000 destination tours and adventures on Marriott Bonvoy Moments. When members book direct, they receive perks including free and enhanced Wi-Fi and exclusive member-only rates, and on the Marriott app they enjoy mobile check-in and checkout, Mobile Requests and, wherever available, Mobile Key. 

One of the many sought-after benefits is unmatched access and special member-only experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments. Marriott Bonvoy members will unlock the opportunity to bid their points for certain events. 

Marriott Bonvoy is built on the belief that travel enriches the world and connects people. Members are offered access to the wide range of brands under the Marriott International portfolio. The aim is to inspire people to visit and explore the world, stopping to stay at Marriott International properties along the way.

“Music and food offer a unique insight into local cultures, inspiring passion and creativity,” said Neal Jones, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “We are committed offering our members moments that allow them to travel with passion and purpose. Thoughtfully curated Marriott Bonvoy Moments, like this one, allow us to connect with our member through their passions and make travel more meaningful through exclusive access activities.”

Marriott Bonvoy in South Africa

Marriott Bonvoy Moments have recently featured exclusive experiences in South Africa. With a rapidly growing member base in the country, South Africa continues to be a strategic growth market for the company. 

These experiences included a showcase of New York Fashion Week designers, golfing at the award-winning 18-hole, Par 72 Championship Golf Course at African Pride Arabella Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection; and a Braai Masterclass with celebrity MasterChef South Africa Judge, Pete Goffe-Wood, at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town.

The experience presented a live private concert with Mi Casa at the Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, nestled in the trendy hub of Century City.

Members who won spots were treated to a two-night stay at the Cape Town Marriott Hotel, as well as a personal meet, greet and autograph signing with Mi Casa. The packages included either:

A sushi-making experience with the hotel’s Head Sushi Chef; and two 60-minute full body massages at Life Day Spa. 

A seven-course gourmet tasting menu at GATE Restaurant and a meet and greet with the Executive Chef. This package also offered a complimentary 30-minute float at Life Day Spa.

Becoming a Marriott Bonvoy member is easy – simply download the app. If you’ve stayed at any of the hotels in the past year, you can enter in those details in order to get your rewards on them. Alternatively, book your next stay directly and step into the world of experiences and upgrades.