Marriott, Starwood loyalty schemes are finally merging into one mega programme
Nearly two years after Marriott International acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the hotel deal of the century, their loyalty programmes are finally merging. In August this year, Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and The Ritz-Carlton ...
Marriott / Starwood Loyalty Program: The Upshot Part 1
Who has the propensity to travel more than 50 nights per year (the minimum for Platinum Elite)? Who is not terribly cost-conscious (i.e. will spend more than ~$130/per night average in the USA)? Business travelers. There is a clear step-change in ...
Date set for big Marriott-Starwood-Ritz program merger
Almost two years after its acquisition of Starwood Hotels, Marriott International has set August 18 as the date when it will finally combine its three existing frequent guest programs – Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred ...