This has been a solid year of growth for Marriott International (MAR), one of the world’s largest hotel chains. The chain behind luxurious brand names such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and JW Marriott, operates a powerful portfolio of more than 30 leading brands and nearly 9,600 properties in 143 countries and territories.
This year, in only one quarter, Marriott increased the number of its properties and rooms by 120 and 17,903, respectively. Further, the chain concentrated on its asset-light business model, or in other words, its franchising segment, writes analyst Daniel Javier for Seeking Alpha.
Per Javier, another strategic move Marriott made this year was setting higher prices in places where occupancy is stronger, even at times of economic headwinds.
On Nov. 4, Marriott disclosed its financial results for the third quarter of the year, revealing that luxury hotels have boosted revenue and profit. While revenue per available room (RevPAR), a key metric for hotels, declined 0.4% in the United States and Canada, in international markets RevPAR increased 2.6%, according to Marriott’s Form 10-Q SEC filing.
During the earnings call, Marriott International CEO Anthony Capuano noted that RevPAR growth was the strongest at the higher end, and that the chain is well positioned to benefit further from its luxury offering.
Revenue is growing for Marriott’s luxury offerings.
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Marriott Bonvoy launches longest stay window in sale’s history, offers 25% off
Capuano also talked about its global loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, and how it “serves as a powerful engine for guest engagement,” bringing huge value to owners and franchisees.
“Membership grew to nearly 260 million members at the end of September, up 18% year-over-year. The power of Marriott Bonvoy is evident across our many adjacent businesses, including Marriott Bonvoy boutiques, Marriott Media Network, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy and our portfolio of 32 co-branded credit cards across 11 countries.”
More recently, on Nov. 12, Marriott announced a special deal for all Marriott Bonvoy members.
As part of its Cyber Week Sale, Marriott is offering the longest stay window in the sale’s history: from Nov. 30, 2025 through Feb. 22, 2026. This is the first time Marriott is offering such a long stay window with a 25% discount when booking through the Marriott Bonvoy app.
Starting Nov. 25 through Travel Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, Marriott Bonvoy members can save 25% when booking the offer in-app for one of thousands participating hotels and resorts across the world.
Loyal members who book online will get a 20% discount, while non-members can enjoy 15% off.
“With our longest Cyber Week stay window ever, we’re giving travelers more flexibility to celebrate the season on their terms,” stated Mandy Gill, managing vice president, Brands, Marketing & Digital, U.S. and Canada at Marriott International.
What Marriott Bonvoy offers, and how to become a member
Marriott Bonvoy is a global hotel loyalty program for Marriott International offering free membership and rewards for stays at more than 30 hotel brands.
With each stay and spending, members earn points that can be used for free nights, upgrades, and other services.
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The program also offers benefits including:
- Member-only rates.
- Elite status tiers with various perks like bonus points and late checkouts.
Joining Marriott Bonvoy is free at marriott.com/loyalty.mi or by registering on the Marriott Bonvoy App.
After just 10 nights, members can be upgraded to Silver Elite status, which entitles them to 10% more points on stays, priority late checkouts, and an ultimate reservation guarantee, among other perks.
The loyalty program allows travelers to maximize their savings. Source:Marriott.
Marriott’s Cyber Week Sale: details
This year’s Marriott Cyber Week Sale includes:
- Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Spring: For outdoor enthusiasts, there are 45 tiny cabins with forest views and private fire pits in North Florida’s springs region.
- Le Centre Sheraton Montreal: Renovated hotel just steps from the Bell Centre and St. Catherine Street offers easy access to attractions like Underground City and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
- The Westin D.C. Downtown: Close to National Mall, the newly renovated hotel provides the signature Westin Heavenly Bed and the city’s largest hotel fitness center.
- Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection: Located near the San Antonio River Walk, the hotel and spa contains a lush garden oasis on a historic property.
- W Hoboken: Situated on the waterfront with panoramic views of Manhattan, the hotel was recently redesigned.
Marriott Bonvoy philanthropy
Additionally, in honor of Giving Tuesday, Marriott Bonvoy shared that from Dec. 2, 2025, through Dec. 9, 2025, it will match five Marriott Bonvoy points for every one point donated to a variety of philanthropic partners.
Members can donate points to a variety of organizations that support Marriott’s four commitment areas — Nurture Our World, Sustain Responsible Operations, Empower Through Opportunity, and Welcome All and Advance Human Rights.
Organizations to support include:
- Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
- Arbor Day Foundation
- International Rescue Committee
- Matthew Shepard Foundation
Members sound off on Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy has existed since February 2019 when it was formed by the merger of three legacy programs: Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest. However, the loyalty programs that preceded it have been around for much longer.
Some members commented on the program’s offering via a Reddit thread, though it is important to mention that only a small percentage of its loyalty members took part in the discussion.
The overall sentiment implies that loyalty still works, but that the expectations need to be reasonable. Being a member doesn’t guarantee luxury or significant upgrades, unless you’re at the higher, elite status.
It appears that Marriott loyalty programs are of more benefit for frequent travelers compared to those who travel less frequently.
Some users argued that the value and consistency of benefits have declined over the years, and that lower-status tiers (Silver, Gold) often deliver negligible perks.
User CA_AllDay wrote that “Marriott rewards used to be insanely good for biz travel,” but that over time, they gradually took away many perks.
Other users praised points accumulation, free nights, and in particular, late checkouts, while a few noted the global footprint of Marriott as a genuine advantage.
User TryingToNotBeInDebt, who has a Bonvoy Brilliant credit card that offers platinum status, a free night, and other benefits, wrote: “Marriotts portfolio of hotels is huge so there are at least a few hotels in the area I am searching. It’s nice to be able to book on points and have the possibility of upgrades, lounge access, free meals, etc. I wouldn’t choose a Marriott with terrible reviews or in a worse location than another hotel just for those benefits though.”