Some Marriott Platinum members and above have received a targeted offer: link your Marriott and Emirates accounts and get 1,000 Marriott points for free. Check your email, or if you already have elite status, you can simply try linking your accounts and see if it works. This offer ends on December 31.
If you do not have an Emirates account, you can register for one first below.
In addition, after linking accounts, elite members can enjoy some benefits from the other program:
- Marriott Gold members and above earn 3 Marriott points per $1 spent with Emirates, in addition to the miles they already earn
- Marriott Platinum members and above can enjoy Emirates priority boarding and early check-in
- Emirates Silver members and above earn an extra 1 Emirates mile per $1 spent at Marriott
- Emirates Gold members and above receive benefits such as 4pm checkout, elite check-in, and free wifi when staying at Marriott hotels
