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Starwood Devalues Points On Amex Card
Starwood Devalues Points On Amex Card
July 12, 2018  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Users of the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express (Amex) card aren’t happy with the changes coming to their cards, which give them one-third fewer reward points...

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Five At Five: Amazon Moves Into The Marriott
Five At Five: Amazon Moves Into The Marriott
June 19, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Coverage includes a look at the latest job for Alexa...

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Chinese Tourists Are Driving Global Payment And Retail Change
Chinese Tourists Are Driving Global Payment And Retail Change
May 11, 2018  |  Payment Methods

One of the small joys of travel is waking up a bit later than expected, then skipping the check-out desk on the way to a...

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Marriott Expands Co-Branded Card Deals With Chase, Amex
Marriott Expands Co-Branded Card Deals With Chase, Amex
December 06, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Marriott International announced news on Tuesday (Dec. 5) that it inked new agreements with JPMorgan Chase and American Express for its U.S.-issued, co-brand credit cards...

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How Siri And Alexa Could Be The New Face — Or Voice — Of Hospitality
How Siri And Alexa Could Be The New Face — Or Voice — Of Hospitality
October 20, 2017  |  Voice Activation

Millions of American consumers have welcomed Amazon’s Alexa and other voice assistants into their homes. These assistants help with basic tasks and chores — making grocery...

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PlacePass Unlocks Local Experiences For Marriott Guests
PlacePass Unlocks Local Experiences For Marriott Guests
May 30, 2017  |  Retail

Why be an outsider when you could be an insider? Why simply “travel” when an immersive local experience is available at the tap of a...

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Hotels Take On Travel Booking Services
Hotels Take On Travel Booking Services
July 08, 2016  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Sometimes buying direct pays — and that is increasingly true when traveling to certain hotels. In an effort to lower the payments hotels pay to...

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