I received the following from a reporter at USA Today (I'm on USA Today's Road Warrior Panel), and have her permission to post this. If you're interested, please respond directly to her in the manner she indicates:

"Earlier this morning, I wrote a story on my hotels blog about how Marriott Rewards as of July 1 will stop offering loyalty members American Airlines AAdvantage miles in exchange for stays.

You can read the story, along with Marriott's comment, here -- http://bit.ly/cAMIig .

I'd like to hear from you for my story. Is this a big deal to you? Why or why not?

Please either write directly ON THE BLOG - or share your thoughts via email if you're OK with me using your comments on my blog post. Please include your name & town and how often you selected American miles.

Thanks in advance for your interest!

Best,

-Barbara De Lollis
USA TODAY travel reporter
Hotel Check-In blogger
hotelcheckin.usatoday.com
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Cheers.