How Sheraton Lost Its Way and 5 Other Hospitality Trends This Week


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This week in hospitality, Alexa in hotel rooms was top of mind, but we also took a long look at brand identity and how Marriott is trying to transform Sheraton.

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>>Before you read this, ask yourself: What exactly does Sheraton stand for? For example, Westin is synonymous with wellness, St. Regis with luxury, W with lifestyle. And at the end of this article, ask yourself that same question again. If you struggle to come up with an answer, it's clear Marriott has a lot more work to do with the Sheraton brand: How S