Starwood scraps deal with Marriott

[msbia]

Mods you can move this if needed...

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-starwood-hotels-m-a-anbang-idUSKCN0WK1I7?utm_source=applenews

[CreditCuriosity]

Interesting Information.. Wonder if more people will be grabbing the SPG amex with the juicy 35k signup and marriott for that matter while they are hot.. Especially the SPG as those points are worth alot if not devalued which they shouldn't be anytime in the near future since deal fell through with marriott.  Probably a good thing for SPG holders!

[kdm31091]

Well, it appears they ARE still buying bought out, just not by Marriott. That said, I'd expect the SPG program to remain unchanged for awhile still.

[CreditCuriosity]

Yes being bought out, but not by another hotel chain which is good for the rewards program most likely as they are among the most valuable as I am sure you are aware.  Might have to pick up this card now to float my tax bill, think it might be worth it on bonus and hit to Exp, of course would grab PRG at same time ..  I didn't need to see this today lol

[redpat]

Great a China company buying another great American brand, Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott here I come!

My boycott has begun! Lol!

[msbia]

CC, did you app yet? 😈

[CreditCuriosity]

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@msbia wrote:

CC, did you app yet? 😈

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Have incognito up .  Seeing PRG 50k and SPG 35k ... Ugh ummm, ugh Ummm.. weak at knees.. Choices!

[Open123]

Awesome!

I couldn't care less who buys Starwood, just don't mess with (1) my lifetime Plat status, and (2) the SPG program.  For now, reallocate all non-general spend to my SPG card!

Really wish I could app for the 35K bonus!

[msbia]

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@CreditCuriousity wrote:

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@msbia wrote:

CC, did you app yet? 😈

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Have incognito up .  Seeing PRG 50k and SPG 35k ... Ugh ummm, ugh Ummm.. weak at knees.. Choices!

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The SPG bonus doesn't expire until the 30th. You have time to think on it...don't let my devil horns tempt you! 

[CreditCuriosity]

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@Open123 wrote:

Awesome!

I couldn't care less who buys Starwood, just don't mess with (1) my lifetime Plat status, and (2) the SPG program.  For now, reallocate all non-general spend to my SPG card!

Really wish I could app for the 35K bonus!

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You aren't helping my itch lol