Originally Posted by
DenverBrian
That's true.
Also true: If the property is franchised by an owner who (by his right, probably written in the franchise operating agreement) has blocked certain rooms for his/her use and smokes within the room of his own rightfully owned property, Marriott can indeed yank the flag.
...and then struggle to find any comparable property to franchise in the area for a year or two.
Which do you think would upset more guests overall?
The franchise committee has agreed to make it a brand standard that all hotels be non-smoking....all hotels regardless of ownership must comply, to disregard the brand standards is a serious violation of the franchise agreement