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MarriottRosewood Takeover Rumor Draws Scrutiny Over Dubious ‘Leaked’ Email

Evidence to date points away from a sale of the Rosewood brand.

Overview

  • A screenshot circulating online purports to show a Marriott legal directive for a Rosewood acquisition under “Project Pegasus” with an FTC/DOJ filing and a February 28 approval target.
  • View from the Wing judged the screenshot likely fake, citing unnatural regulatory phrasing and an arbitrary deadline inconsistent with typical deal processes.
  • One Mile at a Time treated the claim as unverified and noted prior reporting of liquidity pressures at Rosewood’s owner, New World Development.
  • Rosewood has indicated that individual properties may be sold, while stating the brand itself is not for sale.
  • Marriott has not announced any deal, and its asset‑light model suggests any real transaction would focus on brand rights rather than owning hotel real estate.