https://news.marriott.com/news/2024/...mainland-china

Marriott has signed with Delonix Group which owns and franchises nearly 1400 properties in China. More than 100 properties will join the Tribute Portfolio in the coming years.

What's interesting is that many of their properties are franchises. If these properties join Marriott system, they will be like a double franchise. Is this unique in Marriott system?

Also this:

Through this collaboration, Marriott International will franchise its Tribute Portfolio brand in connection with selected Grand New Century and other premium brand hotels managed by Delonix Group. The hotels are expected to be available for booking through both companies’ direct booking channels and to participate in the parties’ respective loyalty programs.

Has Marriott allowed any of their brands to participate in a secondary loyalty program other than Design Hotels?

It does feel like Marriott is slowly turning into a glorified version of Expedia.