I think there are so many reasons they don’t want to do it
1. Many states have come after various industries and shut them down during this time. Some revenue is better than none. If there is a great “let’s go on a vacation sale” strategy pursued, it could backfire and the regulators could close the hotels.
2. Some people really need to travel, there are few, but they exist. Having the hotel not overrun makes them feel safer, and also allows you to have a smaller staff.
3. Preserve profit margin
4. Preserve brand integrity for on the other side of this.
Now, it is once we reopen, the hotels will have to reassess. If travel patterns change permanently, then they may have to get creative with their promotions to remind people about the joys of staying in Marriot hotels.