marriott has entire RC Reserve brand where none participate
it was starwood, not marriott, that finally got all to participate
there is zero reason to allow 1 villa to book awards
very easy for marriott to do contest(s) occasionally
what do you mean conflicting stories and rumors? from linked marriott >
Managed by ASMALLWORLD (ASWN:SWX), the leading members-only club dedicated to international travel and luxury, North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles will be the organization’s first property in their highly anticipated ASW Hotel Collection.
Jan Luescher, CEO of ASMALLWORLD stated, “We are proud to launch our ASW Hotel Collection and collaborate with Marriott International on such an iconic property. We are looking forward to expanding our collection over time.”
not very conflicting. big PR for smallworld. may be connection between them and North owner. (there is a russian name that is in media.) it is likely a franchise type deal for marketing.
similarly luxury collection allows franchises. unique among big chains.