REPORT FROM THE U.S.—One of the driving forces in Marriott International’s planned $12.2-billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide also stands to be one of the biggest logistical hurdles.
The deal eventually will combine two of the largest loyalty programs in the hotel industry: Marriott Rewards with 54 million members and Starwood Preferred Guest, or SPG, with 21 million members.
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