I'm about to start my first travel case. SPG or Accor?

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If you are based in Europe consider Accor. Otherwise SPG all the way

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Accor STATUS is great if you want to travel south east asia or Europe... POINTS directly translate to cash discount on rate, so your mileage will vary

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SPG no longer exists. Marriott is king.

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Obviously SPG. Now Marriott

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