He wrote that he would share more news in the “coming months” as the two companies work through a plethora of challenges. Marriott Rewards and SPG have starkly different points structures and values, redemption thresholds and benefits. They also have different clientele with their own inherent loyalties, sources said.
The biggest temporary roadblock, however, is existing contracts with credit card providers, explained Brian Kelly, founder of loyalty program blog The Points Guy.
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