Forecast Optimistic for Summer Travel


SpringHill Suites annual survey reveals how Americans are gearing up for travel. Callette Nielsen, vice president and global brand manager for SpringHill Suites, talks to Bloomberg about the survey results.
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Bill Marriott's Blog: ExecuStay on the Move


Bill Marriott expresses appreciation to the dedicated ExecuStay associates. He also blogs about the recent sale of that sucessfull brand to Oakwood Worldwide.
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Marriott's Spirit To Serve Day 2012


Arne Sorenson talks to ABC 7 (WJLA) about Marriott International’s day of service around the globe. He discusses his participation in a run with Back On My Feet, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping members of the homeless community literally get "back on their feet" through the discipline of running.
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Marriott Honors Outstanding Employees


Marriott super stars recieve the company's highest form of recognition, the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence for 2012. These selected employees embody the company’s core values by putting people first; pursuing excellence; embracing change; acting with integrity; and serving our world.
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May 16, 2012

Marriott International And Sunshine Construction Agreement Set To Resonate Through Local Economy

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) and Ethiopian developer Sunshine Construction have announced a deal that will inject ETB 1 billion into the local economy over five years. Under the agreement, Marriott International will manage two properties currently being built by Sunshine Construction – a Marriott Executive Apartments for extended stay travellers...
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Marriott's Tradition of Spirit to Serve Endures

Marriott International celebrated its 14th annual Spirit To Serve Our Communities Day today. [View additional photos from today's activities below.] More than 1,800 employees from the company's headquarters and approximately 130,000 employees from across the globe participated in various activities throughout their communities. In the greater Washington-D.C., area Arne Sorenson,...
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Marriott International Continues Robust Growth In Asia With The Signing Of Its 250th Hotel In The Region

Renaissance Bo'ao Resort & Spa to Open in China in 2015. Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced it has reached the milestone figure of 250 open and signed hotels in Asia, with the 250th hotel to be located in Bo’ao in China. This represents 129 open hotels plus our...
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May 15, 2012

Marriott Rewards Members Can Upgrade Their Weekend in the Caribbean & Latin America

Marriott Rewards members can get the royal treatment for less when staying at more than 20 JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and Marriott Executive Apartments in the Caribbean and Latin America. From now through July 9, 2012, Marriott Rewards members receive 25 percent off weekend room rates...
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Marriott Awards Employees With Company’s Highest Honor

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has honored eight employees with its highest honor, the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence. Established in 1987, in honor of the company's founder, the Award of Excellence is presented annually to Marriott employees nominated by their supervisors or peers for their outstanding performance. These...
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May 14, 2012

Celebrate The 57th Presidential Inauguration “Sky High” -- Atop The JW Marriott Washington, DC

Whether celebrating the return of the 44th president or the welcome of the new 45th, the nation’s capital during the 57th inauguration of the President of the United States will be brimming with spectacular revelry, pomp and circumstance. The JW Marriott Washington, DC will be at the center of it...
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May 11, 2012

Marriott CEO Says Travel Creates Jobs

At the Bisnow Lodging Investment Summit, Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson said that travel has a significant impact on America's economy. "It creates $1.9 trillion in economic activity and 14.4 million jobs," said Sorenson. "The number of travelers crossing national borders is expected to reach 1 billion in 2012. Continued ease...
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Meetings At Marriott Hotels in Latin America: Successful, Simple And Easy At A Single Price Per Person

Book your meeting between now and March 31, 2013 http://www.marriott.com/marriott/group_promotion2012.mi Time invested in a meeting is more valuable than ever before, and the desire to balance this with destination experiences is becoming more and more popular. Latin American and Caribbean destinations offer an exciting and more casual atmosphere, where business...
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Autograph Collection Welcomes Turnberry Isle Miami To Its Exclusive Portfolio Of Independent Properties

Luxury Resort is Autograph’s Third Iconic Property in South Florida. Autograph Collection, announced today that Turnberry Isle Miami, a landmark luxury resort in South Florida, has joined the brand’s exclusively curated portfolio of independently owned and operated hotels. Located in Aventura, Turnberry Isle Miami is the third South Florida hotel...
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May 10, 2012

Try! Marriott Hotels & Resorts And The Rugby Football Union Celebrate The Official Launch Of The Marriott London Sevens

Marriott Hotels & Resorts and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) yesterday marked the official tournament launch of this year’s Marriott London Sevens – the final leg of the 2011/2012 HSBC Sevens World Series – with an inaugural turn of the wheel on the EDF Energy London Eye, followed by a...
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