• September 12, 2016 | Uncategorized

    Marriott Quarterly Promotions Program

    Marriott’s Quarterly Promotions Program, a key component of the broader Americas demand generation strategy, is a turnkey program that consists of seasonal demand generation campaigns and merchandising opportunities. Timed to address specific need and peak travel times, the program enables your hotels to gain valuable exposure to millions of customers and grow transient bookings throughout...… Read More
  • July 5, 2016 | Uncategorized

    Maryland Sales & Use Tax Update

    U.S. Only | Priceline has informed Marriott International that they intend to comply with the Maryland Sales & Use Tax law, which requires intermediaries to remit sales tax directly to the state. Thus, hotels should handle Priceline reservations and subsequent billings to Priceline as state tax exempt and not include the state tax in the amount billed to them. Furthermore,...… Read More
  • June 30, 2016 | Uncategorized

    Announcing WiFi Simplified – A Process Designed With the Planner in Mind

    Please note: Hotels will receive this announcement via the August 1 Weekly Update. On August 1, Marriott International will begin rolling out WiFi Simplified, an industry-leading approach for presenting meeting internet options. The new standardized process, found in the Marriott portfolio of full-service brands, provides greater clarity on pricing and bandwidth selections so that our customers...… Read More
  • May 9, 2016 | Uncategorized

    SpringHill Suites Launches New Palettes Décor Package

    During the 2015 CFRST Owners’ and LINK Conference, SpringHill Suites introduced the new Palettes décor package for new builds, with the renovations package having been released earlier in the year. This was followed by the release of the documentation and all product item availability on December 18, 2015. Early feedback on the new décor from...… Read More
  • March 31, 2016 | Uncategorized

    New Talent Point Offering: Temporary Staffing Service

    To learn more about this new offering, please visit Talent Point’s online Temporary Staffing page and enter your information to be contacted by a Talent Point team member.   Read More
  • March 30, 2016 | Uncategorized

    Talent Point Offerings

    To learn more about our offerings and connect with the Talent Point team, please visit the Talent Point website or email Talentpoint@marriott.com.   Read More
  • March 24, 2016 | Uncategorized

    New BT Booking Cost to Take Effect in 2017

    Today’s sales landscape is changing for our B2B customers, and we have seen an increase… Read More
  • November 5, 2015 | Uncategorized

    Marriott Rewards: Now That’s Rewarding

  • September 29, 2015 | Uncategorized

    Updates to the CFRST PIP Process

      Marriott’s Product Improvement Plan (PIP) process has been an important asset in aligning Marriott-branded properties with renovation plans and property-level improvements. PIPs have played a key role in strengthening brand perception, brand performance, and overall delivery of guest expectations and satisfaction.         Read More
  • August 26, 2015 | Uncategorized

    Mitigating Credit Card Risk Related to Mobile Check-In

    MOBILE GUEST SERVICES ADOPTION CONTINUES With nearly 4.5 million Mobile Check-Ins and Check-Outs to-date, we are improving adoption and seeing an increase in mobile usage by up to 13% of Marriott Rewards guests. Our hotels are flawlessly executing the mobile guest experience, and mobile guests have about a 2-point higher satisfaction with their arrival experience...… Read More