Lost in translation
Another major challenge is translating the respective platforms into the same language, sources said.
A side-by-side comparison conducted by WanderBat shows stark differences, particularly in the value of points.
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Some of the WanderBat comparison was confirmed in a separate survey conducted in July by IdeaWorksCompany. In the resulting “Switchfly hotel reward payback survey,” one Starpoint was valued at $0.029, while one Marriott Reward point was valued at $0.009. - See more at: http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Article/17120/Marriott-Starwood-must-clear-loyalty-hurdle#sthash.QgoGzLvP.dpuf