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Just saw the "program enhancement" announcement from Starwood Preferred Business:

""Thanks for all your business with Starwood. To show our appreciation, we’re introducing new benefits to provide your company with even better rewards. ... Starting in October, you’ll no longer accumulate Starpoints in a company account."

Yeah, thanks.



==== FULL NOTICE====

Thanks for all your business with Starwood. To show our appreciation, we’re introducing new benefits to provide your company with even better rewards. Register your Corporate SET Number today and your company may be eligible for discounted rates at more than 1,100 Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide. Starting October 15, 2014, your company could enjoy these benefits:

• Up to 7% off Best Available Rates
• Streamlined tracking and account-management tools
• Sales support and servicing

Plus, as your business accumulates nights at our hotels, you'll be able to gift SPG® elite status to employees who travel.

Your travelers will continue to enjoy Corporate Preferred Guest® benefits:

• 2 Starpoints® for every eligible US$1 spent at participating hotels
• An enhanced room at check-in1
• 4 p.m. late checkout2

Starting in October, you’ll no longer accumulate Starpoints in a company account, but you can still redeem any remaining company Starpoints through January 24, 2015. Redeem for Free Night Awards and Award Flights without blackout dates, and more.