Originally Posted by
TravelinSperry
My question is - does Marriott care if properties are not following their brand rules?
It doesn’t. As long as the licensing fees are paid on time, everything else is workable.
I do however believe Marriott should desire properties who hang their brands on their shingles to follow their corporate policies. If the issues are not remedied, eventually, I would think Marriott would want to de-flag the property (surely not over housekeeping, just saying eventually if a property is not following their rules). After all, it would reflect negatively on their brand.
It doesn’t. The average guest is looking for the cheapest rate online and pays no attention to brands or brand standards.