Marriott Offers Travelers Free TED Talks
A spokesperson for Marriott Hotels announced today that the hotel chain will be forming a partnership with TED, a nonprofit “devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.”...
View ArticleWorld’s Largest Hotelier Expands Properties in Africa
Fresh off the mega-merger that created the largest hotel company on the planet, Marriott unveiled its very first property in Sub-Saharan Africa. The acquisition of Starwood Hotel and Resorts...
View ArticleMarriott CRN Grows to 106 Properties
Marriott’s Convention and Resort Network upped its portfolio to 106 hotels with the addition of 39 Starwood properties. Following the Marriott and Starwood merger, the new combined company is working...
View ArticleMarriott Hotel Workers Strike Continues Into Second Month
Workers at 23 Marriott-operated hotels around the United States are currently on strike. Represented by labor union Unite Here, the nearly 7,700 workers in eight different cities are negotiating for...
View ArticleIs Marriott’s Promise to Pay for New Passports Impossible?
According to a new report from Fortune, although officials at Marriott International promised to pay for new passports for those guests whose passport numbers were compromised in the recently announced...
View ArticleMarriott Is Offering Exclusive Super Bowl Moments for Lucky Bidders
Marriott is playing ball when it comes to giving customers some big experiences this winter. Members of Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest are all eligible to bid...
View ArticleHotel Industry Urges Face Masks and Contactless Service Moving Forward
The American Hotel and Lodging Association now offers a checklist to keep hotels and guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. When checking in at hotels, the trade group recommends going touchless...
View ArticleMarriott “Week of Wonders” Offers Bonuses for Booking Travel
The hospitality giant launched their second annual “Week of Wonders,” offering limited-time bonuses for those who schedule a stay between October 7 and 14, 2021. “Wonders” Include Discounts, Points...
View ArticleU.S. Hotels to Get Major Boost in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
EV tracking website Electrek reports LNG Electric is rolling out a plan to install the charging stations at popular hotel brands by 2028 at the latest. Charging Stations to be Introduced in Midwest...
View ArticleHotel Guests Take on L.A. Area Marriotts Over Surcharges
The Wall Street Journal reports a group of guests are taking Marriott International to court over the surcharge, claiming that adding the fee is against California consumer protection laws....
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