Marriott and Cathay expand loyalty partnership
Marriott International has teamed up with Cathay Membership loyalty program, offering reciprocal perks to their respective members.
They will gain access to both programs’ benefits through limited status match offer, and accelerated points earning.
The strengthened partnership provides Marriott International with access to Cathay’s extensive membership base.
There are 11 million Cathay members globally who can stay at nearly 8,800 Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts.
Together, Marriott Bonvoy and Cathay loyalty program members can avail perks like hotel stay redemptions, two-way points transfer, and upgraded flight and travel package experiences.
“We are committed to curating the best experiences to connect our members through the power of travel,” said Alison Yang, Marriott VP, Revenue Strategy, Loyalty & Partnerships, Distribution, Greater China.
New reciprocal benefits of the partnership include a two-way points conversion between Marriott Bonvoy Points and Asia Miles.
It calculates as 3 Marriott Bonvoy points to 1 Asia Mile, and 2 Asia Miles become 1 Marriott Bonvoy point.
Marriott Bonvoy members can transfer their Points to Miles to redeem flight tickets and more.
There is an opportunity to status match Marriott Bonvoy and Cathay membership tiers and accelerate access to more exclusive benefits.
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum/Titanium/Ambassador Elite members will be matched to the Cathay Silver membership tier, subject to a limited quota.
Cathay Silver/Gold/Diamond members can enjoy equivalent Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status.
“Strengthening our partnership with Marriott allows Cathay members to unlock benefits even when they’re not flying. Members can enjoy more ways to earn and redeem their points and miles,” said Paul Smitton, Director pf Customer Lifestyle, Cathay.
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