New Marriott Abound Levels - Any Rollout specifics?

[DRH90277]

I was informed the rollout of benefits under the new levels will commence on August 1st. Does anyone have any specifics on how and when this becomes available? Will there be communications to individuals beyond a change in the member profile?

 

[Hindsite]

I've seen and heard nothing, not long to wait now...........

 

[Hindsite]

Nothing in the FAQs or benefits level descriptions in my MVC account so far.

 

[DRH90277]

The day is still young and they said it would happen. Their special to grant Pinnacle standing at 40,000 points ended yesterday and they are probably just dealing with the huge influx of new Pinnacle level folks - thousands, I'm sure.

 

[Hindsite]

Their special to grant Pinnacle standing at 40,000 points ended yesterday and they are probably just dealing with the huge influx of new Pinnacle level folks - thousands, I'm sure.

No it didn't it goes on until end May 2027. Why do you think it ended yesterday?

 

[DRH90277]

No it didn't it goes on until end May 2027. Why do you think it ended yesterday?

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"Ended yesterday" - I should have known when they gave me a "printed" memo showing the deal ending July 31st while meeting for an update at Ocean Watch in mid-July. Well, this is a new one, now a "printed document" that wasn't for real. But what a relief, I thought the deal was up last night and I struggled all evening thinking I had missed it.

I heard there were only a few Pinnacle members. Of course, I assume the first one was my salesperson.

 

[Hindsite]

But what a relief, I thought the deal was up last night and I struggled all evening thinking I had missed it.

I heard there were only a few Pinnacle members. Of course, I assume the first one was my salesperson.

If you have worked out that buying something direct is the best for your needs, then hang on for deals as sales get more and more desperate to meet the overambitious year end figures or the end H1 2027. $5/club point is a current benchmark for what you can get weeks or a bundle direct with maint fees below $0.80/club point. Early to late Nov 2026 and late May 2027 should be interesting times to be a serious buyer.

You've got 10 months to entertain yourself driving the price down, don't be shy!!!

What was the deal they offered you?

 

[frank808]

Was told the same that promo to grandfather in would end in July. We went for a OU about 2 weeks ago. In the end salesweasels said if you buy 1500 points we will "grandfather" you at P. Though in the beginning it was 5k to "grandfather" me in. I already reminded him that we qualified for P 3+ times over according to their printout.



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[Eric B]

Still nothing in either my MVC or formerly Vistana account, though my formerly Vistana account shows 0 StarOptions for all of my ownerships through 2029, making me think they are busily screwing something up on the websites....

 

[dioxide45]

Still nothing in either my MVC or formerly Vistana account, though my formerly Vistana account shows 0 StarOptions for all of my ownerships through 2029, making me think they are busily screwing something up on the websites....

I'm only Executive and wouldn't be close to the two new levels. I still show all our StarOptions through 2029.

 

[DRH90277]

I actually wanted to use one of the new level benefits, so I called an advisor today. He told me they know nothing about a start date other than January 1st of 2027. It appears sales hustles are well underway over the new levels. Sorry for the earlier optimism - if the stock got a bump, it may slow down now for a time.

 

[Eric B]

January 1st of 2027 sure seems like a fairly late date for "New benefits coming Summer 2026" and "New Benefits coming Fall 2026" from the printed out sales materials they showed a bunch of people. IMHO, Summer 2026 ends at the Autumnal Equinox (September 22, 2026) and Fall 2026 ends at the Winter Solstice (December 21, 2026). In any case, what I had heard from a fellow in sales several months ago was a start date of late August rather than August 1st. I've been hoping to be able to use some of the new benefits this summer and late August would work for me but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Huskerpaul]

Once MVC rolls-out the actual program they will have to release the details. It benefits MVC sales to delay release and allow them to make things up about the new changes as a sales tactic during "owner updates".

 

[Hindsite]

Once MVC rolls-out the actual program they will have to release the details. It benefits MVC sales to delay release and allow them to make things up about the new changes as a sales tactic during "owner updates".

That doesn't usually stop sales making up stuff, they've been doing that for over 20 years in my experience. At least when the info is updated in the FAQs it will be more of a credible source than the printed information sheets that sales have been peddling......

 

[Hindsite]

There is newer version of the disclosure guide in MVC accounts. 4th June vs previous 1st May, I haven't checked for any changes that might relate to the new owner levels in the Exchange procedures section, other than the table on the last page appears to be the same. Still nothing in the FAQs or owner benefits section of the website.

https://content.marriottvacationclub.com/enrolldocs/usc/disclosureguide-english.pdf

 

[chinh9]

I had an owners update a few days ago and what we already know is what I was told.

 

[dioxide45]

Marriott seems to think this is a big driver for new sales. Per the second quarter 2026 earnings call, the new benefit levels were talked up as a driver to a 22% increase in contract sales and 23% VPG increase over second quarter 2025.

 

[NJWolfpacker]

^ That just seems insane to me…..but what do I know.

 

[igopogo]

I felt like a player when I sold at 90. Oh well.

 

[DRH90277]

I was surprised with the statement on the call this morning that the "average weeks per owner was 1.3 weeks." I didn't believe it until it was mentioned again. It seems there is lots of room amongst existing owners for growth.

Many thoughts are going through my mind about the lack of product acceptance evidenced in this number. Well, timeshare ownership is very expensive and is certainly a luxury for most of us.

 

[DavidnRobin]

We sat through a virtual Owner Update yesterday (400 CPs). While there was mention of the 2 new levels by Sales, I told them upfront that I was aware of them and not interested in owning more (followed by 'why were we on the update?' lol) - there was no push to sell us anything except return package. 30min - mostly waiting.

 

[MoonlightDream]

Here is the info as of now https://blog.premiertimeshareresale.com/marriott-vacation-club-changing-abound-owner-benefit-levels/


NEW BENEFITS COMING SUMMER 2026
ENHANCED BENEFITS COMING SUMMER 2026
NEW BENEFITS COMING FALL 2026
NEW BENEFITS COMING Q1 2027

	OWNER up to 3,999 Club Points	SELECT 4,000–6,999 Club Points	EXECUTIVE 7,000–9,999 Club Points	PRESIDENTIAL 10,000–14,999 Club Points	CHAIRMAN'S CLUB 15,000–29,999 Club Points	RESERVE* 30,000–49,999 Club Points	PINNACLE* 50,000+ Club Points
RESERVATION FLEXIBILITY
PLANNING FLEXIBILITY
MARRIOTT BONVOY
ON-SITE EXPERIENCES
OWNER EXPERIENCE DISCOUNTS
VACATION EXPERIENCE CREDITS
MORE GREAT VACATION OPTIONS
OWNER RESOURCES
CAR RENTAL BENEFITS
OTHER
13-Month Booking Window	5+ night stays	3+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays
Luxury Resorts Booking Window Reservation window	6 months prior	6 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior
Luxury Resort Preferred Waitlist For The Ritz-Carlton Club® Properties					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Preferred Position on Waitlist For The Marriott Vacation Clubs® properties					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Last-Minute Club Points Reservation Discount**		25% off 30 days prior to arrival	30% off 30 days prior to arrival	35% off 60 days prior to arrival	40% off 60 days prior to arrival	45% off 60 days prior to arrival	50% off 60 days prior to arrival
Vacation Club Rental Discount** Off standard rates when renting additional nights at villa resorts and properties in The Marriott Vacation Clubs	25% off	25% off	30% off	35% off	40% off	45% off	50% off
Banking Club Points Banking deadline prior to end of current Use Year (for use in subsequent Use Year/s)	6 months (1 year)	6 months (1 year)	4 months (1 year)	4 months (1.5 years)	2 months (2 years)	1 month (2 years)	2 weeks (2 years)
Auto-Banking Club Points Opt in to have a portion of unassigned Club Points banked automatically into the following Use Year if not banked by the deadline						75% (1 year expiration)	100% (1 year expiration)
Ability to Use Club Points Banked Into Next Year in Current Use Year					✓	✓	✓
Club Points Election Window Complete election by this date the year prior (applies to Enrolled Weeks only)	Sept. 30	Sept. 30	Sept. 30	Oct. 31	Oct. 31	Nov. 30	Nov. 30
Redeem Club Points for Maintenance Fee Credit 500 Club Point increments		$125 every other year	$140 every other year	$155 every other year	$170 every other year	$185 every year	$200 every year
Elite Status For as long as you maintain your Owner benefit level, no annual qualification through Marriott Bonvoy®	Gold Elite	Platinum Elite	Platinum Elite	Titanium Elite	Titanium Elite	Titanium Elite	Titanium Elite
Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points Trading deadline prior to end of current Use Year (portion of Club Points eligible to trade)	6 months (up to 50%)	6 months (up to 50%)	4 months (up to 65%)	4 months (up to 65%)	2 months (up to 75%)	1 month (up to 85%)	2 weeks (up to 100%)
Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio	45:1	45:1	50:1	55:1	55:1	65:1	75:1
Room or View Upgrade (if available)					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Preferred Access to Designated Social Events					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Early Check-in (starting at 2 p.m., if available)					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
MyConcierge Dedicated Concierge team to support Pinnacle Owners while on vacation							✓
Priority Check-in Line (if available)						✓	✓
Exclusive Happy Hour					✓	✓	✓
Dedicated Owner Lounge (if available)					✓	✓	✓
Preferred Villa Preferences Must be within unit type associated with reservation						Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Exclusive Owner Events Discounts Club Points discounts on select Exclusive Owner Events		up to 100 Club Points off	up to 150 Club Points off	up to 200 Club Points off	up to 250 Club Points off	up to 300 Club Points off	up to 350 Club Points off
Vacation Homes Destination Dollars through Villas of Distinction			up to $100	up to $175	up to $250	up to $300	up to $350
Vacation Tours Credit per couple through Collette			up to $200	up to $300	up to $400	up to $500	up to $600
Vacation Tour Club Points Credits Club Points discounts for select guided tour bookings			150	200	300	400	500
Cruises Shore excursion credit per sailing	$100	$100	$125	$125	$200	$300	$400
Cruise Club Points Credits Club Points discounts for select cruise bookings		100	150	200	300	400	500
Curated Luxury Residences Collection For Reserve and Pinnacle (white label)						✓	✓
Collette Exclusive Club Tours					✓	✓	✓
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection					✓	✓	✓
Luxury Cruise Access						✓	✓
Curated Luxury Hotels Access							✓
Personal Vacation Advisor Team							✓
Priority Owner Servicing			✓	✓	✓	✓
Car Rental Discounts Perks include complimentary extra driver	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35% off	up to 35% off
Hertz Five Star Status (via Marriott Bonvoy®)				✓	✓	✓	✓
Fast Track to Hertz Five Star Status (via Marriott Bonvoy)		✓	✓
Club Points in a Holding Account Club Points reservations canceled 60 days or less from the date of arrival will result in Club Points being returned to a holding account. Club Points in a holding account can only be used to confirm reservations a limited number of days before arrival.	60 days	60 days	60 days	60 days	60 days	90 days	120 days

 

[Eric B]

Here is the info as of now https://blog.premiertimeshareresale.com/marriott-vacation-club-changing-abound-owner-benefit-levels/


NEW BENEFITS COMING SUMMER 2026
ENHANCED BENEFITS COMING SUMMER 2026
NEW BENEFITS COMING FALL 2026
NEW BENEFITS COMING Q1 2027

	OWNER up to 3,999 Club Points	SELECT 4,000–6,999 Club Points	EXECUTIVE 7,000–9,999 Club Points	PRESIDENTIAL 10,000–14,999 Club Points	CHAIRMAN'S CLUB 15,000–29,999 Club Points	RESERVE* 30,000–49,999 Club Points	PINNACLE* 50,000+ Club Points
RESERVATION FLEXIBILITY
PLANNING FLEXIBILITY
MARRIOTT BONVOY
ON-SITE EXPERIENCES
OWNER EXPERIENCE DISCOUNTS
VACATION EXPERIENCE CREDITS
MORE GREAT VACATION OPTIONS
OWNER RESOURCES
CAR RENTAL BENEFITS
OTHER
13-Month Booking Window	5+ night stays	3+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays	1+ night stays
Luxury Resorts Booking Window Reservation window	6 months prior	6 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior	13 months prior
Luxury Resort Preferred Waitlist For The Ritz-Carlton Club® Properties					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Preferred Position on Waitlist For The Marriott Vacation Clubs® properties					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Last-Minute Club Points Reservation Discount**		25% off 30 days prior to arrival	30% off 30 days prior to arrival	35% off 60 days prior to arrival	40% off 60 days prior to arrival	45% off 60 days prior to arrival	50% off 60 days prior to arrival
Vacation Club Rental Discount** Off standard rates when renting additional nights at villa resorts and properties in The Marriott Vacation Clubs	25% off	25% off	30% off	35% off	40% off	45% off	50% off
Banking Club Points Banking deadline prior to end of current Use Year (for use in subsequent Use Year/s)	6 months (1 year)	6 months (1 year)	4 months (1 year)	4 months (1.5 years)	2 months (2 years)	1 month (2 years)	2 weeks (2 years)
Auto-Banking Club Points Opt in to have a portion of unassigned Club Points banked automatically into the following Use Year if not banked by the deadline						75% (1 year expiration)	100% (1 year expiration)
Ability to Use Club Points Banked Into Next Year in Current Use Year					✓	✓	✓
Club Points Election Window Complete election by this date the year prior (applies to Enrolled Weeks only)	Sept. 30	Sept. 30	Sept. 30	Oct. 31	Oct. 31	Nov. 30	Nov. 30
Redeem Club Points for Maintenance Fee Credit 500 Club Point increments		$125 every other year	$140 every other year	$155 every other year	$170 every other year	$185 every year	$200 every year
Elite Status For as long as you maintain your Owner benefit level, no annual qualification through Marriott Bonvoy®	Gold Elite	Platinum Elite	Platinum Elite	Titanium Elite	Titanium Elite	Titanium Elite	Titanium Elite
Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points Trading deadline prior to end of current Use Year (portion of Club Points eligible to trade)	6 months (up to 50%)	6 months (up to 50%)	4 months (up to 65%)	4 months (up to 65%)	2 months (up to 75%)	1 month (up to 85%)	2 weeks (up to 100%)
Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio	45:1	45:1	50:1	55:1	55:1	65:1	75:1
Room or View Upgrade (if available)					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Preferred Access to Designated Social Events					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Early Check-in (starting at 2 p.m., if available)					Preferred 3	Preferred 2	Preferred 1
MyConcierge Dedicated Concierge team to support Pinnacle Owners while on vacation							✓
Priority Check-in Line (if available)						✓	✓
Exclusive Happy Hour					✓	✓	✓
Dedicated Owner Lounge (if available)					✓	✓	✓
Preferred Villa Preferences Must be within unit type associated with reservation						Preferred 2	Preferred 1
Exclusive Owner Events Discounts Club Points discounts on select Exclusive Owner Events		up to 100 Club Points off	up to 150 Club Points off	up to 200 Club Points off	up to 250 Club Points off	up to 300 Club Points off	up to 350 Club Points off
Vacation Homes Destination Dollars through Villas of Distinction			up to $100	up to $175	up to $250	up to $300	up to $350
Vacation Tours Credit per couple through Collette			up to $200	up to $300	up to $400	up to $500	up to $600
Vacation Tour Club Points Credits Club Points discounts for select guided tour bookings			150	200	300	400	500
Cruises Shore excursion credit per sailing	$100	$100	$125	$125	$200	$300	$400
Cruise Club Points Credits Club Points discounts for select cruise bookings		100	150	200	300	400	500
Curated Luxury Residences Collection For Reserve and Pinnacle (white label)						✓	✓
Collette Exclusive Club Tours					✓	✓	✓
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection					✓	✓	✓
Luxury Cruise Access						✓	✓
Curated Luxury Hotels Access							✓
Personal Vacation Advisor Team							✓
Priority Owner Servicing			✓	✓	✓	✓
Car Rental Discounts Perks include complimentary extra driver	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35%	up to 35% off	up to 35% off
Hertz Five Star Status (via Marriott Bonvoy®)				✓	✓	✓	✓
Fast Track to Hertz Five Star Status (via Marriott Bonvoy)		✓	✓
Club Points in a Holding Account Club Points reservations canceled 60 days or less from the date of arrival will result in Club Points being returned to a holding account. Club Points in a holding account can only be used to confirm reservations a limited number of days before arrival.	60 days	60 days	60 days	60 days	60 days	90 days	120 days

Pretty sure that post is by @dioxide45.

 

[jellen613#]

I am select, the 13 month booking window for 3+ nights has not yet been rolled out (I guess we are still in summer). We have a week in Ko Olina that we got via an II trade of our deeded HHI week. I want to add 3 nights on a different island, the 10 month window is still in effect. When I check for dates that are 10 months out, I can book 3 nights, however anything beyond 10 mos still won't let me book less than 7 nights.

 

[mjm1]

Here’s a new rumor that was shared with us at a recent sales presentation at NCV. The rep was very straight forward on other discussion points and was candid about the fact that this rumor is unconfirmed.

He was told by a higher up, without any official confirmation, that owners at Chairman level who are at that level by virtue of enrolled resale units/points will have their status removed. One would only count deeds and points bought directly from Marriott to determine status. Presumably that would apply to lower levels as well, although we didn’t discuss that point.

Of course he offered a bundle to us that would get us to Chairman level if added to our direct purchases. We declined the offer as we weren’t going to make a decision based on rumors.

While we don’t believe the rumor it sounds like something that Flaskey and his former Diamond minions would think of. Hopefully it doesn’t happen, but time will tell.