1. Eligibility:
For Businesses:
• To qualify, an SMB must be a legally registered corporate entity or possess a valid tax ID number, business number, or other relevant documentation that demonstrates that the SMB is a legal entity.
• SMBs must apply and be accepted into the Programme.
To be accepted into and maintain access to the Programme, SMBs must satisfy certain criteria (“Eligibility Criteria”), including a minimum number of actualised room nights (“Room Nights”) and location-based stays (“Locations”). Marriott reserves the right to change Eligibility Criteria at its sole discretion.
For Travellers: Travellers must be employed by an SMB, be registered by their company’s travel decision-maker, and be Marriott Bonvoy® members in good standing (or enrol in Marriott Bonvoy® at the time of registering for the Programme).
2. Ineligible Entities:
The following entities and their Travellers are not eligible for the Programme:
• Large companies part of Marriott’s deployed or managed corporate account portfolio
• State Owned Entities
• Travel Intermediaries, such as Travel Agencies, Travel Wholesalers, Travel Management Companies, etc.
3. Initial Program Term:
Once accepted into the Programme, SMBs remain part of the Programme for a 12-month term unless earlier terminated according to the Programme Terms.
4. Re-Qualification / Renewal:
After completing its initial 12-month period, each SMB is re-evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if it continues to meet Eligibility Criteria.
5. Access to the Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy™ Portal:
Once approved by Marriott, SMBs gain access to the Program’s platform (“SMB Platform”). This user-authenticated and password-protected portal provides access to Programme rates (“SMB Rates”), online booking tools, and other travel management resources.
6. Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Offer
SMBs will receive Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status, which they can assign to individual Travellers upon reaching a certain number of annual Qualifying Nights (as defined in the Marriott Bonvoy terms and conditions) booked via the Programme.