Marriott Vacations (Vistana) to close all North American resorts to rental guests (reservations made with cash or Bonvoy points) for 30 days

[controller1]

. . . beginning March 25, 2020, we are closing our resorts for rental guests with stays at our branded North America vacation ownership resorts for the next 30 days, and are reducing operations and amenities at all of our resorts based on various governmental mandates and advisories.

http://ir.marriottvacationsworldwide.com/static-files/636ceaa8-8162-420c-8b4a-004bacbd0b6c

 

[okwiater]

But I thought everything was hunky dory and their associates were looking forward to welcoming us to the pool?

 

[SMHarman]

But I thought everything was hunky dory and their associates were looking forward to welcoming us to the pool?

Only if you are an owner. All others not welcome.

 

[alexb]

What a joke

 

[duke]

Dear Guests, In response to the unprecedented situation surrounding the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to make you aware that The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs, will be closed to rental arrivals from March 23 through April 23, 2020 (which date may be extended based on directives from any governmental authority). As a result, all rental reservations for arrival to the property prior to April 24, 2020 will be canceled. Your reservation will be automatically canceled, and guests who may have had an advance deposit reservation will receive a full refund of their advance deposit.  We appreciate your patience and understanding. Sincerely,  Greg Schmidt General Manager The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs

 

[mjm1]

Incentive to rent from an owner as those reservations wouldn’t be affected.

Best regards.

Mike

 

[SMHarman]

Incentive to rent from an owner as those reservations wouldn’t be affected.

Best regards.

Mike

Yes they would. This is those stays booked through Marriott.com and other hotel booking channels.

 

[controller1]

Yes they would. This is those stays booked through Marriott.com and other hotel booking channels.

I think you misread Mike's @mjm1 post. If you rent from an owner you are not booking through Marriott.com or a hotel booking channel.

 

[SMHarman]

I think you misread Mike's @mjm1 post. If you rent from an owner you are not booking through Marriott.com or a hotel booking channel.

Ah, if you were still planning to travel. I see.