4.2.b. To achieve or renew Elite membership status, the following number of Elite Night Credits (“Minimum Requirement”) must be earned through (i) nights stayed at Participating Properties or (ii) Marriott Bonvoy Events between January 1 and December 31 of any given year:
i. Marriott Bonvoy - Silver Elite: 10 to 24 Qualifying Nights
ii. Marriott Bonvoy - Gold Elite: 25 to 49 Qualifying Nights
iii. Marriott Bonvoy - Platinum Elite: 50 to 74 Qualifying Nights
iv. Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium Elite: 75 Qualifying Nights and higher
v. Marriott Bonvoy - Ambassador Elite: 100 Qualifying Nights and $20,000 U.S. dollars in qualified annual spend based on Qualifying Charges earned on Stays only.
* Achievement of Elite Status through Qualifying Stays at the Participating Brands of the legacy SPG Program ended on December 31, 2018.
4.2.c. Free Night Award stays will count toward Elite Night Credit.
4.2.d. Qualifying Charges without a personal overnight stay will not earn Elite Night Credit toward Elite membership.