Marriott Bonvoy: India hits 93% loyalty participation, leads APEC in big-ticket redemptions at 69%

Marriott Bonvoy's 2026 loyalty report, with Kantar, surveys 1,731 APEC travelers and finds passions—not demographics—drive hotel loyalty. India ranks second in program participation (93%) and tops big-ticket redemptions (69%), with travelers cast as Experience Seekers favoring culinary trips.

— Source publishedThu, 21 May, 2026, 20:53 IST·First seen Thu, 21 May, 2026, 20:57 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Marriott Bonvoy's 2026 loyalty report finds India posts 93% loyalty-program participation (second-highest in APEC) and the region's highest big-ticket

Key facts

  • 89% APEC loyalty participation
  • 66% hotel loyalty
  • 63% prioritise culinary
  • 77% redeem small rewards
  • 61% save big-ticket
  • 93% India participation
  • 69% India big-ticket redemptions
  • 1,731 travelers surveyed

Why this matters

India's outsized loyalty depth and Experience Seeker profile sharpen the case for bolt-on acquisitions or partnerships in premium culinary and experiential hospitality assets across APEC.