Originally Posted by
socrates
With MI's business model it makes perfect sense...there are many hotels which dont fit the brands but would pay a premium to have access to their systems
Again, that's assuming the "many hotels" have the current cash flow to afford Marriott's franchise and reservations fees. Since so many of them are throwing their keys at the bank these days, I'm still confused as to how Marriott will convince them to sink even more money into a faux brand. Possible Marriott hubris.