Marriott/Starwood must clear loyalty hurdle November 18 2015 For now Marriott Rewards and SPG remain two separate loyalty programs. Eventually combining them will be one of the deal’s biggest challenges—and opportunities. - See more at: http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Article/17120/Marriott-Starwood-must-clear-loyalty-hurdle#sthash.QgoGzLvP.dpuf