The Most Highly Compensated Hotel CEOs of 2017
We can only hope that a large portion of Steve Wynn's $34 million compensation from last year will go to his multiple alleged victims.
Marriott International News
The journey of the largest hotel chain in the world, Marriott International, Inc. – now with more than seven thousand hotel, residential, and timeshare properties – began with a root-beer stand in Washington, D.C. in 1927 started by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Following its $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016, it became the largest global hotel company. It currently commands a mammoth portfolio of more than two dozen hotel brands such as JW Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, Delta Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Le Méridien, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Courtyard, Fairfield, and W Hotels. Its properties contain nearly a million and a half rooms worldwide. Through its premier loyalty program Bonvoy, it is engaged in partnerships with the likes of United Airlines, Uber, American Express, Hertz, and others to optimize customer engagement.
Marriott Integrates Facebook Messenger Into Its Tours and Activities Offering
Everyone wants to get in on the tours and activities market, but very few can or have succeeded in the space.
Priceline Deal Means Closer Ties to Points International
Priceline showed up with a new brand and better partner access last week, which should please those who use the Points International network.
Travel Industry Is Still Searching for Ways to Make Eco-Friendly Habits Stick
It's not that most travelers don't want to pitch in and do their part to save the planet. Travelers learn by example and more companies are understanding that it's not so easy to train employees, who are also consumers, on how to lead the way.
Marriott CEO Fires a Salvo: ‘We Can Deliver a Better Homesharing Product’
Marriott — and well, any company wanting to get into private accommodations — should heed the advice of AccorHotels CEO and pay close attention to how they manage those rentals and how they can leverage their existing hospitality labor force to do it.
Can Hotel Companies Have Too Many Brands?
We'd pay good money just to see hospitality executives try to guess which hotel brands belong to which companies.
The Inside Story Behind Marriott’s Moxy-Led Invasion of Manhattan
If you really want a better understanding of today's hospitality industry, you've got to hear it from the owners first because, without them, all those brands would be nothing more than ideas.
Marriott and Starwood Pull Off a Merged Loyalty Program That Makes Everyone Happy
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Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest: "Hold my beer"
Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest: "Hold my beer"
Marriott Experiments With Homesharing
Leave it to Marriott to figure out a way to make homesharing work for the hotel industry. But as we've noted before, this space has its challenges, and figuring out the logistics and differences between managing homes and hotels will be crucial.
Mr and Mrs Smith Joins Tours and Activities Rush With SideStory Acquisition
Trips, experiences, tours, activities – you call them what you like, travel brands want a bigger piece of the sector. For plenty of companies, it's no longer just about the flight or hotel.