Marriott Bonvoy's New Global Promotion Offers Twice as Much

Marriott Bonvoy launched a new global promotion making it easier and quicker for members to achieve elite status and redeem points for free nights at 7,500 participating hotels globally, gift cards and experiences. Members will receive double elite night credits and double points earned for stays of two nights or longer that occur between 16th February – 27th April 2021 at properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy.

Members can achieve higher elite status even quicker with this promotion when combined with the benefits of Marriott Bonvoy’s co-branded credit cards from American Express and JPMorgan Chase, which offer 15 Elite Night Credits annually.

Promotion Details:

With this promotion, you can earn unlimited bonus points. There is no limit to the number of bonus points you can earn during the promotion period
Stays made before registration are not eligible to earn bonus points and elite night credits with this promotion
Double points apply to the base points you’ll earn on each stay
Remember to book stays directly with Marriott on Marriott.com, Marriott Bonvoy Mobile app or through a reservations centre Rates available through most third-party online retailers and select travel agency rates do not qualify for this promotion
The following brands are not participating in the promotion: Homes & Villas by Marriott International, ExecuStay®, Marriott Executive Apartments® and Marriott Vacation Club®

With this promotion, there’s never been a better time to sign up for Marriott Bonvoy to begin earning status and free nights twice as fast. New members can earn Silver elite status with just five eligible nights and achieve Gold elite status, which requires 25 nights, after 13 eligible nights under the promotion.

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In addition to the global promotion, members enjoy other benefits like exclusive member rates when they book directly with Marriott and free Wi-Fi for every stay. To join Marriott Bonvoy for free and to learn more about all the member benefits, visit Marriott.com.

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In a headline-making feat, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives set a new world record for the longest press conference by a sitting world leader, speaking for an astonishing 14 hours and 54 minutes. He began at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and continued well past midnight into Sunday. The event, held on World Press Freedom Day, featured President Muizzu actively answering questions from journalists and the public, pausing only briefly for prayer.

Previously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had held the record after speaking for 14 hours in 2019 during a similar Q&A format. Before that, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko claimed the title with a seven-hour conference. Now, with this new milestone, President Muizzu not only made headlines but also added another chapter to the Maldives’ history of record-setting leadership, such as the famous underwater cabinet meeting in 2009 that highlighted climate change.

Economic Reforms Impacting the Tourism Sector

Throughout the nearly 15-hour exchange, President Muizzu addressed a wide array of topics. Most notably, he discussed recent changes in the nation’s economic framework that directly affect the travel industry. For instance, he highlighted the new Foreign Exchange Act, introduced in January 2025, which requires tourism-related foreign earnings to go through official banking channels. According to President Muizzu, this move has already brought USD 214 million into the formal system this year. As a result, it has helped stabilize foreign reserves and improve access to foreign currency for travelers.

Maldives 2.0: A Vision for Digital Transformation

In addition, President Muizzu introduced “Maldives 2.0,” a digital transformation initiative designed to modernize public services and reduce corruption. These are steps that aim to streamline experiences for both locals and international visitors. Moreover, he explained that this initiative includes partnerships with countries like Estonia to build a stronger digital infrastructure. From healthcare improvements to digitalized governance, the plan reflects how the Maldives intends to better serve residents and guests alike.

Ultimately, with its turquoise waters and coral islands continuing to attract global attention, the Maldives is not just evolving as a luxury destination but also strengthening its position as a leading destination for travelers seeking both natural beauty and innovative progress.

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