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I think they will keep them separate. There some anomalies in the StarOption schedule (like HRA in summer) and MOC has a major point premium versus WKORV. It would be hard to fix this in point allocations. Plus, Marriott doesn't need more Orlando properties.
I think trying to blend them would only create headaches that Marriott doesn't want and I think any cross pollination would be limited and done through Explorer Collection where they can advertise the possibility but never have to actually deliver it.
I could see where StarOptions owners could enroll their weeks and get some form of access but Marriott property dumps any redeemed week into Interval or rents it versus actually putting it into the Exchange. It will be interesting to see it develop over time.
Best,
Greg
This is already true as Ritz Carlton has a (small) timeshare system and it is separate from MVC but owners can access the separate clubs.