On March 6, 2018, the Starwood Preferred Guest annual category changes will take effect. The breakdown is that 276 properties are being affected.-9% are moving down one category and 8% are moving up one category. Will this affect that redemption that you have had your eye on? If it will […]
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Now You Can Use Your Starwood, Marriott Or Ritz Card At Starwood, Marriott And Ritz Properties, And Receive The Same Earning Benefits
My friend recently asked me if she should pay for a Marriott stay using her American Express SPG card. As of today, I would say yes. Today, it was announced that American Express SPG cardholders who use their card for their hotel bill at a Marriott or Ritz property, would be able to earn the […]
The Marriott Starwood Merger Is Complete-What Does That Mean For Us?
It’s official! Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts merged into one company. Now members of SPG, Marriott Rewards and The Ritz Carlton Rewards are able to link their accounts at members.marriott.com. Despite the union, Marriott doesn’t expect to have a fully combined loyalty program until 2018, so the loyalty programs are still separate […]
Earn Airline Miles Instead of Rewards Points at Starwood Resorts
As a members of the Starwood Preferred Guest Program, we know you can earn Starwood Preferred Guest points when staying at a Starwood Resort. In fact, SPG members earn 2 to 3 Starpoints for every eligible dollar spent at Starwood Resorts. But what if you are in the market for airline […]