Originally Posted by
BillBurn (Post # 1)
Was reading a Franchise Disclosure Document [FDD] for an AC Hotel from March 2023 and discovered that they are now informing new franchisees that "You May be prohibited from charging destination and resort fees to certain tiers of loyalty programs reward members that stay in your hotel." This language was also in an FDD for a Westin Hotel in March of 2022, so this has obviously been in the works for awhile, but Marriott is clearly laying the groundwork for waiving resort/destination fees for some elite tiers.
Originally Posted by
yule_boy (Post # 26)
[ A]pparently this language has been in the franchise agreements since March 2022 and it hasn't been implemented yet so I'm not holding my breath. I'll be pleasantly surprised if it happens!
It is inspiring to see that Marriott management and lawyers at least recognize a
potential benefit if properties are "prohibited from charging destination and resort fees to certain tiers of loyalty programs reward members".
As time goes by, this clause will be in an ever increasing percentage of Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) provisions.
"Be prepared", Marriott.
Be patient, loyal guests.
Beaucoup
BONV°Y!
