Marriott recently announced it would acquire Starwood hotels, creating the world's largest hotel company. While there is good reasons for this mergers, questions remain as to the impact on the Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty programs.

Derek CookNovember 25, 2015Marriott Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Starwood Preferred Guest, One Mile at a Time, merger, Hyatt, Marriott Rewards

Hyatt reported to be close to acquiring Starwood

Hyatt may be close to an acquisition of Starwood CNBC reported last week, saying a deal could occur as early as this week. A merger would greatly expand the Hyatt portfolio of properties, but travelers would be wise to wonder what could happen to the chains' loyalty programs.

Hotels, Points and MilesDerek CookNovember 2, 2015Hyatt, Starwood Hotels, Starwood Preferred Guest, Hyatt Gold Passport, points and miles, merger, flexible points currencies, American Express Starwood Preferred Guest credit card