Originally Posted by
LAX_Esq
A lot of people in this thread seem to be shooting the messenger and missing OP's point -- which is a valid one: that a guest has a reasonable expectation that a Western/American hotel chain will take the virus seriously, even in a country that isn't taking the virus seriously.
As the brand standard thread shows, that really isn’t a reasonable expectation in the current environment - especially when half or more of the guests are looking for a relaxed experience. I believe masks are only required at all Marriott hotels in the US, for example. When it comes to international locations, local franchisees and governments make the decisions. And taking the virus seriously can mean different things to different people.