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Re: Marriott buys Starwood for $12.2 billion...what's in it for loyalists?

Ron B. ·
Received this e-mail this morning. Today we're excited to share the news that Starwood Hotels & Resorts will join together with Marriott International to create the world's largest hotel company. For our Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG® members, this will mean even more choices in even more places, giving you access to 1.1 million rooms across 5,500 hotels and resorts in more than 100 countries. We will work to bring you the very best of SPG and Marriott Rewards®, two of the most...
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Re: Marriott buys Starwood for $12.2 billion...what's in it for loyalists?

Paul Heymont ·
I'm hopeful, since I think the last thing in the world Marriott should want to do is to signal Starwood loyalists that they aren't valued. Wonder how long before SPG rewards will book Marriott rooms...that could be a quick thing to do!
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Re: Marriott buys Starwood for $12.2 billion...what's in it for loyalists?

Ron B. ·
As I'm also a Marriott rewards member, I wonder when I'll get an e-mail from them.
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Re: Starwood's Aloft brand previews voice-activated rooms

DrFumblefinger ·
Definitely not a good idea for those who talk in their sleep. Lord knows what the room might to to them!
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Sheraton's 'Grand' plan to rise again

Paul Heymont ·
Sheraton, one of the best-known hotel brands, and the core of the Starwood hotel empire, hasn't had much respect lately; it's been seen as a weary and unexciting brand. Starwood has a plan to change that with upgrades, new hotels and a new tier of...
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Hotel Mega-merger in the works? Looks likely...

Paul Heymont ·
Now that the big airlines have gone through their versions of love and marriage, it seems to be time for the hotels. Starwood, owner of such brands as Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels and more seems to be the object of everyone's affections.   In...
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Marriott-Starwood are one: What about your points?

Paul Heymont ·
With the merger complete, Marriott shares news on how it will handle the two loyalty programs.
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Starwood's Aloft brand previews voice-activated rooms

Paul Heymont ·
New technology uses iPad and custom app to allow guests to control lighting, ventilation and more by voice commands.
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First U.S.-run hotel in Cuba open for business

Paul Heymont ·
As trade restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba continue to loosen, Starwood becomes the first U.S. operator to run a Cuban hotel.
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Starwood Hotels: your phone can be your key

Paul Heymont ·
Starwood expands its keyless-entry app to more hotels for faster check-in and easier access.
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More hotels push for direct booking

Paul Heymont ·
A growing number of hotels are offering discounts and free Wi-Fi when customers book direct.
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Marriott buys Starwood for $12.2 billion...what's in it for loyalists?

Paul Heymont ·
Starwood Hotels, parent of such brands as Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, W, Le Meridien and more has agreed to be acquired by Marriott for $12.2 billion in cash and Marriott stock. The result will be the world's largest hotel group, as shown in the...
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Starwood Hotels heads for Havana

Paul Heymont ·
On the eve of Obama's visit to Cuba, Starwood has signed deals with three Cuban companies to take over management of several Havana hotels.
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Now it's Booking.com with a Cuba deal

Paul Heymont ·
The Cuba deals continue to roll out; yesterday Starwood signed up to manage hotels in Cuba; now Booking.com will be able to book rooms.
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Starwood/Marriott merger on hold; new bid on table

Paul Heymont ·
A last minute bid by Chinese insurance consortium Anbang has put Starwood's sale to Marriott on hold. Marriott has 10 days to match the bid.
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Anbang drops bid, Starwood-Marriott deal on again?

Paul Heymont ·
With the Chinese Anbang group abruptly dropping its $14 billion bid for the Starwood Hotels group, it appears that a planned merger with Marriott is on.
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Re: More hotels push for direct booking

Travel Rob ·
I still don't know if it's any cheaper booking direct. For instance, on Hyatt site , It's 10% off is off standard rates. I often see higher % discounts on booking.com for Hyatt hotels.
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