Marriott International last week detailed how it intends to simplify the points-redemption process for its three loyalty programs while reducing elite-status thresholds in August. The world's largest ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marriott International (MAR) and Starwood Hotels (HOT) officially joined forces Friday, creating the largest lodging company in ...

Marriott International is taking its 2016 merger with Starwood one step further with a plan to unify benefits across all three of the combined company’s rewards programs: Marriott Rewards, The ...

When you're a frequent traveler, it's almost self-sabotage to not join some sort of rewards program. Whether it's through a hotel brand, credit card company or any sort of external loyalty program, ...

Last year, Marriott International acquired Starwood and became the world’s largest hotel chain. In doing so, Marriott now has the largest hotel loyalty program. In my previous article, “Marriott on ...

Many large brands have in-housed advertising technology as part of a data-driven marketing overhaul. But for Marriott, the data-driven plan has meant taking more ownership of media production, ...

Monday's announcement that Marriott International will buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts for $12.2 billion in cash and stock has many frequent travelers fretting about their loyalty program perks. The ...

Monday’s announcement that Marriott International will buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts for $12.2 billion in cash and stock has many frequent travelers fretting about their loyalty program perks.