April 26 Franchise Management Company Webinar


Thank you for joining us on Friday, April 26 for the Franchise Management Company Webinar. If you were unable to join, a recorded version and a PDF of the presentation are now available (EID and password required). 

In addition to the recorded version and PDF of the presentation, please also note the following resources.

  • Marriott Bonvoy Escapes
    • See the recent communication on mi360
  • Marriott’s Off-Platform Website/App Brand Standard
  • Culture Sidekicks
    • View details on MGS

Key Recent and Upcoming Dates/Deadlines

Date

Details

Link

Due Jan. 31

Mobile Key Profile Page

Ensure GMs have completed the Mobile Key Property Profile page to select dates for install and activation.

Property Profile Page

Due March 31

Sertifi GM Certification (Legacy Marriott Rewards Hotels)
If hotels chose to use Marriott International’s new Sertifi eAuthorizes web-based tool, which replaces the current process of using secure fax machines to process third part credit cards, ensure they have submitted admin users.

Land-It

Due April 26

Select Marriott Bonvoy Connector(s) in Land-It.
The Marriott Bonvoy Connector is an evolution of the Loyalty Champion role, but the Marriott Bonvoy Connector role is more than a name change. It is an opportunity to take Marriott Bonvoy and create acompletely new experience for guests and associates.

Land-It

Due April 30

Marriott Bonvoy Escapes: Solicitation to Participate in Sale Launching May 8
This product will promote Advance Purchase rates with savings of 20% for Marriott Bonvoy members and 15% for non-members. Hotels centrally determined to have distressed inventory were solicited via email to HPP contacts.

MGS

Due May 8

Cobalt Training
Cobalt training was originally due March 22, but has been extended to May 8. This has been updated in Land-It for hotels. Continue to ensure hotels are completing applicable Loyalty training, including Cobalt training.

MGS

Land-It

Due May 31

Distinctive Select Brands: Nominate Culture Sidekicks
The Culture Sidekick program brings brand culture to life on property, driving the success of programs that energize and empower the team and improve the hotel’s overall service experience from a distinctive perspective. GMs are asked to select one Culture Sidekick per hotel and work with him/her to certify by May 31 (note: deadline extended from May 1).

MGS

June 1

Off-Platform Website and Apps Brand Standard Effective

MGS