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Blackstone, Starwood Collaborate On Extended Stay America Acquisition For $6 Billion
Blackstone, Starwood Collaborate On Extended Stay America Acquisition For $6 Billion
March 16, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Blackstone and Starwood Capital have agreed to acquire Extended Stay America, a press release says, with the deal going forward for around $6 billion. “Travel...

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Marriott Exec To Testify About Hack Attack
Marriott Exec To Testify About Hack Attack
March 05, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Marriott International Chief Executive Arne Sorenson is set to testify before a U.S. Senate panel about a hacking incident that exposed the records of up to...

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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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Is The Amex Board Losing Patience With Ken Chenault?
Is The Amex Board Losing Patience With Ken Chenault?
March 08, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Fox Business reported on Monday (March 7), citing sources at American Express, that Ken Chenault, chief executive officer of the payments giant, may be on...

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Who’s Prepping For Apple Watch Apps?
Who’s Prepping For Apple Watch Apps?
March 13, 2015  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Starwood Hotels and BMW are among the luxury brands that are putting the finishing touches on apps for the Apple Watch during the run-up to...

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