Vince,
As others have eluded to, Marriott acquires new premium resort properties by buying other hotel chains (SPG) who have hotels in premium locations not yet served by Marriott.
Originally Posted by
Kagehitokiri
until loyalty program is merged...
ritz reserve & ritz residences (waikiki - hotel) & ritz club (vail - hotel)
From a loyalty, benefits, point earning and burning perspective, for Ritz-
Carlton, only Ritz-Carlton
hotels participate (excluding Singapore RC
Hotel). RC Reserves, Residences, Clubs, Ritz hotels in London and Paris, and Bulgari hotels do not participate.
Members may earn Points or Miles and may redeem Points at participating Marriott hotel brands and Ritz-Carlton hotels:
The Ritz-CarltonŽ – all locations except:
- The Ritz-Carlton, Millennia Singapore
- All Ritz-Carlton Reserves
- The following partner hotels do not participate:
- Hotel Ritz-London – London, UK
- Hotel Ritz Madrid – Madrid, Spain
- All Bulgari Hotels and Resorts
In addition, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Clubs and The Ritz-Carlton Residences do not participate
Source:
#11 under General Membership in Rewards Terms & Conditions