Travel and hospitality
April 17, 2018
SPG, Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards are merging. Image credit: St. Regis
By Staff reports
Marriott International is bringing together Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest into one unified loyalty program with standardized benefits.
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