Marriott Rewards Voted Top Hotel Loyalty Program for 8th Year in a Row

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May 05, 2015, 03:19 ET

BETHESDA, Md., May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers once again say Marriott Rewards is the leading frequent travel program in the travel industry because of its commitment to its most loyal customers. The global loyalty program, which continually evolves to meet the changing needs of its members, is the all-time leading recipient of Freddie Awards and was just named 2015 Hotel Program of the Year in the Americas for the eighth year in a row. The Freddie Awards recognizes excellence in frequent travel programs in the hotel and airline industries and this year the voting page received a record 20.9 million page views during the voting period.

"Receiving a Freddie is one of the highest compliments in the hospitality industry and we are honored to, once again, be awarded the Hotel Program of the Year," said Thom Kozik, vice president, Loyalty at Marriott International. "Our members come first and Marriott Rewards will continually evolve to enhance their travel experience during and beyond the hotel stay."

The award-winning Marriott Rewards prides itself on offering its members a modern and easy program with exclusive benefits spanning 16 unique hotel brands in Marriott International's global portfolio. It's free to join and has no blackout dates, and members can earn points which can be redeemed at more than 3,800 hotels around the world, enjoy mobile check-in and checkout, free Wi-Fi and more. To learn more about Marriott Rewards and to sign up, please visit: www.MarriottRewards.com.

About Marriott Rewards

Marriott Rewards is Marriott International's award-winning loyalty program spanning 16 brands and 3,800 properties worldwide. Marriott Rewards is free to join and has no blackout dates and members can earn and redeem points at nearly 3,800 Marriott International hotels around the world and at Marriott Rewards exclusive luxury partner The Ritz-Carlton®. Members can also redeem points for frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and more. By making rewards accessible with a modern, easy approach, Marriott Rewards continues to be a leader in the industry. Marriott Rewards has won the Freddie Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program in the Americas" eight years in a row and the 2011 and 2010 Frequent Travel Award for "Best Hotel Rewards Program." In addition, the program has been named best hotel rewards program by the readers of U.S. News & World Report, About.com, Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines. To enroll and for more information about Marriott Rewards, guests can visit MarriottRewards.com.

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