1. Comparing two New Marriott points to one Ultimate Rewards point may not be accurate, depending on which Chase cards you hold and how you use them.
Agreed. What I meant was on a point per dollar basis, without consideration to the actual value of each point.
2. I expect you will be eligible for a new account bonus on the SPG Luxury card, because it is a new product, but it looks as if Marriott is making these decisions now.
This is good news and would make the SPG Lux's offerings more attractive. Do you know of any sources or posts that have discussed this issue?
5. Starting 8.1.2018 the Membership Rewards transfer rate to Starwood will be 1000:1000.
Did not know about this. Thanks!