Web Presence of SPG Temporarily Down Prior to Upcoming Merger
Saturday Shutdown: Marriott's Bonvoy Unavailable
It's the day many travel enthusiasts have been dreading – Marriott's loyalty program and booking platforms, including SPG.com, are officially going offline this weekend for a scheduled program merger. Alas, here we are, with few options but to wait it out.
The splash page on SPG.com reads "Upgrade in Progress," and it looks like neither cash nor points bookings can be made at the moment. Keep in mind that the chain's websites and apps will likely have their fair share of downtime throughout the day, with customer service representatives experiencing temporary system unavailability as well.
According to a report on Frequent Miler, paid bookings may be possible again as early as 9:30 am Eastern Time, with award bookings kicking back into gear at 2 pm. But remember, these times are subject to change.
In the meantime, why not use your free time to explore some alternative travel-related activities?
- Consider curating your ideal list of Marriott hotels for future stays once the platforms are back online.
- Delve into the latest non-Marriott travel news to stay in the loop.
- Give our top economy, business, and first-class reviews a glance for some travel inspiration.
- Join Mommy Points and learn the ins and outs of family travel – who knows when you'll need that expertise!
- Scan through the latest paid and award flight deals to see if any catch your eye.
- Check out our travel-related video content for a bit of travel-inspired escapism.
Hang in there with the rest of us, and let's see what amazing perks and redemptions await us post-merger. We'll keep you posted on the status updates.
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In the meantime, while waiting for the systems to be back online, you could start preparing for future travels by curating your ideal list of Marriott hotels for future stays.Explore the latest non-Marriott travel news to stay informed and motivated.Check out top economy, business, and first-class reviews for some travel inspiration during this downtime.Consider joining travel-related forums or blogs, such as Mommy Points, to gain insights into family travel.Scan through the latest paid and award flight deals to see if any catch your eye for future travel bookings.Utilize this period to educate yourself further on travel finance, including the benefits of travel rewards associated with credit cards such as the American Express Business Platinum Card and The Platinum Card from American Express.*Lastly, engage with travel-inspired video content for a bit of escape during the Marriott's Bonvoy system shutdown.
