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When Marriott International announced a $12.2 billion bid for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, consumers weren't the only ones shocked by the news. Analysts, investors and businesses...
- Link Your Starwood & Marriott Loyalty Accounts
- Match Your Elite Status
- Marriott Rewards Points Redemption Sweet Spots
- Starwood Preferred Guest Points Redemption Flexibility
- Bottom Line
Alongside the announcement of the merger being finalized, Marriott addressed the immediate future of the rewards programs (Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and SPG). Effective immediately, you are able to link your Marriott/Ritz-Carlton rewards account with your Starwood Preferred Guest account. You are also able to transfer points back ...
If you have elite status in either program, once your accounts have been linked you will be granted the equivalent status in the other program. For example, I am currently a gold member in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. After linking my accounts, I am now also a Marriott Rewards Gold Elite member, which includes a 25% bonus on Marriott rewar...
With the free flow of points between both loyalty programs for at least the next two years, a number of new points redemptions sweet spots have been opened for members of both programs. Below are some of my favorite new points redemptions with Marriott Rewards. Marriott Category 1 Propertiesonly require 7,500 Marriott Rewards points per night. Bein...
The main reason I have historically placed so much value on SPG points is because of how much flexibility they have. Not only can they be used to book stays at SPG (and now Marriott) hotels all over the world, they can also be transferred to over 30 airlines (including United, American, Delta & Emirates airlines among many others) at a 1:1 transfer...
With the Marriott and Starwood Merger now complete, your redemption options have just increased substantially. There is an incredible value to be had if your points are used effectively. It's impossible to know what future changes will impact the programs when they are merged in 2018, and with the incredible value recently unlocked, there is no bet...
Apr 8, 2016 · Shareholders in both Marriott and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. approved the $14.41 billion sale Friday morning. The vote puts an end to a hectic month in which Marriott had to fend off a last-minute competing bid from China’s Anbang Insurance Group.
Marriott International finally closed its deal to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts on Friday. With that news, Marriott is able to shift the conversation away from words like " Anbang " and " China " and shape it around words like "more."
Sep 23, 2016 · Marriott International closed Friday morning on its US$13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, bringing together its Marriott, Courtyard and Ritz Carlton brands with...
Nov 16, 2015 · Marriott International Inc. ( MAR) has agreed to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. ( HOT ). In the deal, Starwood shareholders will receive $2 in cash and 0.92 shares of...
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Apr 3, 2024 · Marriott International to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, creating the world's largest hotel company. Combined company will have 1.1 million rooms in more than 5,500 hotels, spanning the globe in over 100 countries; 30 leading brands will provide guests unmatched choices. BETHESDA, MD. and STAMFORD, CONN.
