Originally Posted by
rny321
It was worth spending some money to hit a combined 750 based on the assurances I had from members of Marriott's loyalty department, including one in writing, and Starwood Lurker's answer. Without some assurance from someone who had the authority that MR and SPG nights could be combined towards LTPP, my Marriot spending would have been less than it has been It would cost more than was willing to spend for the upgrade to LTPP if I needed to have 750 MR nights.
MR and SPG nights can be combined towards LTPP in the new program. But LTPP in the new program requires 750 nights and 10 years of status, not points.
What many would argue is still up for debate is if MR and SPG nights can be combined towards "existing requirements for MR LTP," which will then convert to LTPP.