IDEAS: Marriott International Introduces Neuroinclusive Practices at Meetings and Events
Key Points
- Marriott International has partnered with The Neu Project to introduce neuroinclusive practices at meetings and events.
- Initiatives include dedicated quiet rooms, sensory tools, real-time captioning, and detailed event schedules.
- Marriott has worked with The Neu Project for two years to better understand and accommodate neurodivergent needs.
Summary
Marriott International has partnered with The Neu Project to enhance neuroinclusivity at meetings and events with over 250 attendees. The initiatives include quiet rooms, sensory tools, real-time captioning, and comprehensive event schedules to accommodate neurodivergent individuals. Marriott's collaboration with The Neu Project over the past two years aims to deepen their understanding and commitment to making events accessible and welcoming to all.
Marriott International has announced a partnership with The Neu Project, an initiative from Google’s Experience Institute (Xi), in an effort to create a more neuroinclusive experience for event attendees.
Under the new partnership, all customer meetings and events of over 250 people that are hosted by Marriott will incorporate a range of neuroinclusive initiatives, including:
- A dedicated quiet room that will be available for attendees to use in order to recover from sensory overwhelm.
- A range of tools and resources available upon request at registration, including sensory & fidget toys, noise canceling ear plugs, sleep masks, sunglasses, printed agendas and venue maps.
- A full schedule of event details, including information when there may be loud music, flashing lights or surprise moments during the event program.
- Real-time captioning and subtitles on-screen during main stage programming.
According to a press release, Marriott has collaborated closely with The Neu Project over the last two years to learn directly from the neurodivergent community.
“Grounded in our commitments to innovation and inclusion, Marriott is dedicated to making meetings and events more accessible for everyone,” said Drew Pinto, executive vice president and chief revenue & rechnology Officer at Marriott International in the release.
“The Neu Project is a driving force in this space, and we look forward to working jointly with them, along with the neurodivergent community, to deepen our understanding of neurodivergent needs in order to truly welcome all.”
Photo Credit: Pixabay / Websubs
Up Next
How Travel Brands Can Seize the ‘Q5’ Opportunity on TikTok
Southwest Didn't Get the Gains It Expected From Expedia and Google Flights
Canada Is the Top Source of U.S. Travel – Now Visits Are Trending Down
Asia’s Airlines Crack Down on Lithium Batteries as Fire Risks Rise
