no new (unbranded) brand, might do sub-brand of Lux Co
$9K per night, marriott will let them do whatever they want
marriott allows RC singapore to not participate, list goes on

RC chicago always participated after signing franchise
RC montreal did not initially, but has for a while, not RC managed

if marriott does not allow them to do whatever they want, they cancel

marriott doesnt pay enough to make award work, marriott wont change
there is literally no reason to have 1 available, almost zero PR value
this is all about marketing and PR, this is not a normal hotel situation

(for example launch azerai hotel used zecha for PR then deflagged)