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Marriott partners with Nectar
Nectar360, which owns and operates Nectar, has announced a partnership with Marriott Bonvoy. As yet we don’t know much detail or crucially what the earning and conversion rates will be. However, by using Marriott as a conduit, it potentially allows you to convert Nectar points into 40 airlines loyalty points/miles by going from Nectar to Marriott Bonvoy to the airline scheme.
From early 2025, Nectar members who are signed up to/or sign up to the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme and link their Nectar account will be able to earn Nectar points on bookings with Marriott’s participating hotels. They will also be able to convert Marriott Bonvoy points into Nectar points, and Nectar points into Marriott Bonvoy points. Linking Nectar and Marriott Bonvoy accounts will open up access to year-round promotions. Nectar members will also receive Nectar points when they sign up for the Marriott Bonvoy program.
Phil Andreopoulos, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Marriott International – Europe, Middle East and Africa, commented: “The ethos behind Nectar360’s loyalty offering perfectly complements our Marriott Bonvoy programme. Both companies understand and recognise the value of customer loyalty, with a mutual focus on delivering ever-greater choice and variety to our members. The synergies of this partnership and the strength of our combined customer base creates an exciting opportunity to turn household shopping into amazing travel experiences for UK consumers.”
Up to 20% off exotic beach destinations with BA
British Airways is offering up to 20% off “Exotic” destinations, which are basically the Maldives, Mauritius, and Antigua. The bad news is that this offer is only available for economy flights, but it could be useful if you want to use Avios to upgrade to Premium economy. It only applies to flights departing from Heathrow and Gatwick, so ex-EU and regional flights are not included.
The terms and conditions are as follows:
- Economy flights from London Heathrow
- Minimum Stay: None
- Travel Periods:
- Maldives
- 24 February 2025 – 24 March 2025
- Maldives
- Economy flights from London Gatwick
- Minimum Stay: None
- Travel Periods:
- Antigua
- 03 March 2025 – 30 March 2025
- Mauritius
- 01 June 2025 – 30 June 2025
- Antigua
Book by 18 November. You can find the offer page here.
Save £50 on selected BA Christmas Market destinations
BA is offering £50 off when you book a 3-night holiday package to select European cities this December. Choose from either Prague, Riga, Salzburg, Stuttgart, Hanover, Cologne, or Nuremberg. The package must include return flights in economy (Euro Traveller) from either London City, London Gatwick or London Heathrow and three nights accommodation.
The offer is only valid for December travel. Book by 30 November 2024. You should see the price reduction automatically.
You can find the offer page here.
We will be posting an article tomorrow about the best Christmas Markets in Europe, which might help you decide on one of these deals.
