Marriott criminal investigation

27.11.2023 - 09:43 / traveldailynews.com / Apollonas Kritikos

Perhaps of more specific concern is that Marriott’s reputation could be damaged beyond repair.

Could the criminal investigation of Marriott in Poland harm the business.

Marriot International is an American multinational company based in Maryland, USA. The company operates, franchises and licenses hotel, residential and timeshare properties around the world.

With approximately 8,500 locations around the world, Marriott is acknowledged to be amongst the largest and most successful, hospitality-based companies, in the world.

Listed on the NASDAQ, S+P 500 and the London Stock Exchange the company has experienced growth in revenue, asset value, employees and locations, over a number of years.

Concurrent with this success is an international profile, brand image, corporate standing and relationship reputation, which are amongst the most highly valued assets of any worldwide hospitality organization.

During the past 12 months the Marriot criminal investigation, opened in Poland against Marriott, has advanced that Marriott acted fraudulently and unethically against the Lim company.

Marriott operated the Marriott Warsaw at the Lim Company, however, issues which had arisen during the COVID period, led to the Lim Company filing a notification against Marriott.

This initial notification has led directly to the Marriott criminal investigation and the serious legal ramifications for Marriott International.

Basis of the criminal investigation
This notification filed by the Lim Company reflected the Marriotts denial of a request, by Lim, to close the hotel during the first COVID period.

The denial of the request to close was exacerbated by the associated expenses that were to be incurred, and resulted in the Lim filing complaints regarding the allegation of breach of contract and financial irregularities.

The initial complaint that was filed, eventually escalated into the Marriott criminal investigation. As the initial complaint became a criminal matter, it necessitated the Polish authorities and government becoming part of the overall investigation.

The original dispute had developed in to a claim against Marriot which could have serious legal implications, especially for Marriott International.

Specific areas of concern
A number of concerns have arisen following the criminal investigation of Marriott. Central to these is the potential damage that could be caused to Marriott International due to failing to comply with the law.

One of the essential elements of the success of Marriott International, is the relationship with building owners, such as Lim.

The reputation between Marriott and any building owner is the foundation for many wider relationships with franchisees, suppliers, labour organisations, clients,