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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 12:34 pm
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Originally Posted by bhrubin
That is why the experiment is being tried by Marriott at the DC area properties already referenced. Marriott is learning...obviously due to looking at SPG numbers on the subject and trying to bring the MR and SPG programs a but more in line with each other in anticipation for the eventual 2018 merged program.

Patience, young one.
I don't think SPG can share proprietary info with Marriott before the deal closes.

During the bidding process, certain financial details would have been shared, but technically they're still competing companies.
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