A group of hotel owners are sick of footing the bill for Marriott customers who cash in their credit card points for discounted stays.
Most of the Marriott hotels travelers encounter are owned by franchisees, not Marriott International. However, because they are still under the Marriott umbrella, they are expected to honor the company's Bonvoy customer loyalty program, including offering discounted stays to customers who've racked up points on their Marriott-branded credit cards.