nope, don't think that at all.
In fact I don't think Hyatt is stupid enough to but Starwood unless it intends to buy it, then cherry pick limited properties (ala Hilton-Scandic) and sell off the trash, but then again I really have no bone in this fight as I only stay at Hyatts when the location is desired (Hamburg, Taipei, Boston Arpt for an early flight) not because I, unlike others, have a love fest with their properties (and how a retread like Etolie got to be a HR is beyond belief as it's no more then a roach hotel)
Originally Posted by
bhrubin
You are assuming that a combined Hyatt-Starwood will eliminate brands for simplicity. The nature of the hotel market is such that I'm not sure that will happen as much as some might expect.