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Apr 8, 2016, 3:34 pm

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Originally Posted by spgplat21

Of course, I think the programs staying separate until 2018 is good news, but I hope the integration is limited to combining stay/night credits during 2017 to determine 2018 status in the new joint program.

It would be nice to get benefits at Marriott properties in the meantime, but it doesn't seem worth it if the trade off is opening up the SPG program to all the Marriott platinum members.

I don't understand the logic. Both groups would have access to more properties.

I don't currently stay at all SPG brands and would only be interested in Edition, and some Autograph, & JW Marriott Branded properties. I would guess that not all Marriott folks would be interested in staying at all SPG brands.