Residential Size Bath Amenities Required in 2020
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Early next week, Marriott will announce plans to expand an initiative to replace single-use toiletry bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guestroom showers with larger, pump-topped bottles. Hotels will move to brand-approved, residential size bath amenities in 2020. Per the brand standard, Select and Premium brands are expected to implement changes by July 1, 2020. Luxury and Collection brands are expected to implement changes by Dec. 31, 2020.
As previously communicated, this announcement expands Marriott’s early 2018 initiative to switch single-use shower toiletry bottles to larger bottles with pump dispensers in five brands: Courtyard by Marriott, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, Fairfield by Marriott and TownePlace Suites. In addition, four of Marriott International’s brands, Aloft, Element, Four Points and Moxy previously implemented the pump-dispenser toiletry concept, while a fifth – AC by Marriott – is well on its way to making the change.
This initiative furthers Marriott International’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact as part of its Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction platform that addresses social and environmental issues. As part of Serve 360, Marriott International is working toward several sustainability goals including reducing landfill waste by 45 percent and responsibly sourcing its top 10 priority categories, including guestroom amenities, by 2025. These goals, along with other sustainability programs, help reduce Marriott’s global environmental footprint.
While we anticipate this new program to be cost neutral, detailed cost information will be included in the 2020 budget guidance. Ordering instructions and vendors will be announced in the coming months.
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