Apr 28th, 2013 at 3:00PM: A new survey by Marriott's SpringHill Suites brand reveals key statistics about Americans and their vacation habits, and some of what we learned from the report might surprise you. Travelers are more budget conscious than ever, and increasingly inspired by what they're finding in hotels.
Here's what we learned:
Vacation Time
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New Survey Shows Just What Travelers Would Give Up For Vacation
Apr 28th, 2013 at 3:00PM: A new survey by Marriott's SpringHill Suites brand reveals key statistics about Americans and their vacation habits, and some of what we learned from the report might surprise you. Travelers are more budget conscious than ever, and increasingly inspired by what they're finding in hotels.
Here's what we learned:
Vacation Time
While it's no shock that we could all use a few more vacation ...Holiday Inn Or Hampton Inn? Trying To Decode Priceline's Star Ratings System
Apr 14th, 2013 at 10:00AM: I'm a cheapskate and a risk taker, so Priceline's "Name Your Own Price" bidding tool was made for me. Over the years, I've bid on and gotten three- and four-star hotels in cities all over North America and Europe for an average of about $75 per night and as little as $35 using the free-re bid system outlined here. I love the deals but for me, part of the fun is the serendipity of seeing William ...Why Is Marriott Sponsoring A Jackie Robinson Movie?
Mar 23rd, 2013 at 2:00PM:
"Does Marriott have a minority problem?"
There's an interesting story over at Marketplace.org about a new movie coming out about Jackie Robinson and its corporate sponsor. Marriott, the worldwide hotel chain, is partnering up with Warner Brothers, the producers of "42," to be the official hotel sponsor for the film.
But why? In a film about baseball that took place far before Marriott ...
IKEA To Launch Budget Hotel Chain In Europe
Mar 9th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
Meatballs for room service? That might be a bit of a stretch, but Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA is launching into the accommodations business, collaborating with Marriott to create a budget-friendly hotel chain in Europe.
The hotels - which will be called "Moxy" - promise to offer contemporary stylish design at an affordable price, though the rooms will not feature furnishings from ...Over-The-Top Valentine's Travel Experiences: Day 3
Feb 6th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
Today, we show you what "flower power" really means. Let's just hope you don't have allergies.
Select Renaissance hotel guests can opt into an over-the-top romance package that includes a decked-out hotel suite complete with 27,000 blossoms in each room.
From hydrangeas to tulips, peonies and, of course, roses, flowers line the walls and are placed throughout the room.
As part of the ...Move Over, Starbucks: Marriott Offers Workspace On Demand
Jan 12th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Attempting to pierce the burgeoning flexible work and meeting space market, Marriott has launched a new program called Workspace on Demand, currently at more than 30 hotels, primarily in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco but also at select locations in Atlanta, Houston and St. Louis.
Here, workers can reserve meeting spaces, lobby seating areas and communal tables to enjoy an afternoon of ...Tips For Gaming Hotel Websites To Get The Best Room Rates
Nov 15th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Major hotel chains have sophisticated software that dictates room rates based upon expected occupancy, but with a little knowledge and a bit of effort you can ensure that you get the best deal. The key to getting the best possible price is understanding hotel demand and trying different search terms to see which combination of dates yield the lowest prices.
Depending on location and time of ...Hotel News We Noted: November 2, 2012
Nov 2nd, 2012 at 12:00PM: We'd like to begin this week's column by sending out our thoughts to all of those who have been without power or homes since Sandy tore through the East Coast earlier this week. While we escaped the worst of the storm in D.C., we know that many of our friends and colleagues in the Northeast were not so lucky. We'll be reporting on ways travelers can help throughout the coming weeks.
The hotel ...$7 Bottles of Water: Refreshing Or In Bad Taste?
Sep 8th, 2012 at 11:00AM: Have you ever been desperate enough to pay $7 for a bottle of water in a hotel room? I drink tap water in any country where it's safe and stockpile store-bought water in countries like Mexico, where it isn't, so I never really get caught needing to pay extortionate prices for bottled water or anything else from hotel minibars.
Last week, I stayed at the Marriott Fallsview Hotel in Niagara ...An Exclusive Look At The View From America's Tallest Hotel Building
Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Last year, Marriott International made waves with the announcement that its latest New York City property would be the tallest stand-alone hotel building in Manhattan. But now, about 17 months into construction, it has become clear that the new Nobutaka Ashihara-designed skyscraper will not just be the city's tallest hotel, but the tallest stand-alone hotel building in the entire United ...Romance On The Road: Couples Want More Leisure Travel Time
Aug 14th, 2012 at 3:00PM: A new Courtyard by Marriott survey shows that travelers in relationships crave leisure getaways and feel as if they don't get to take enough trips with their partner.
The survey revealed that 25 percent of couples never travel for leisure purposes, and on average, 50 percent only travel together once or twice per year. According to the survey of men and women, almost 70 percent say they don't ...Hotel News We Noted: June 22, 2012
Jun 22nd, 2012 at 6:30PM: It's finally summer, and outside isn't the only thing that's warm in this week's edition of Hotel News We Noted. Here, we explore some of the world's most sizzling new hotels and promotions, as well as cool amenities that can keep you traveling in style.
As always, if you have a suggestion or a comment, feel free to email us.
Hotel Trends: U.S. Hotels Catering to Chinese Travelers
Chinese ...Renaissance Hotels' New Brand Campaign Makes Us Want To Travel
May 8th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Marriott has always had a wide array of brands and brand personalities, and one of our favorites has always been the Renaissance brand. While upscale, it's not too luxe for the average traveler. We can't help but love their new video for the first global ad campaign aptly titled "Live Life to Discover," part of the brand's overall web redesign.
The campaign aspires to ask today's ...
Ritz-Carlton Launches iPhone App
May 1st, 2012 at 4:00PM: After a long wait, Ritz-Carlton is launching their first mobile app today. This free app will allow travelers to travelers to book and search online, but will also offer a series of unique tips and QR code experience tours that let them experience properties before they even arrive.
Some of our favorite functionalities of the new app include the "Presidential Tips" section, a specially-curated ...Marriott Responds To Internet Privacy Issue
Apr 10th, 2012 at 5:30PM: Last week we reported that a Marriott Courtyard in New York might be engaging in some less than above-board Internet marketing practices. At the time, Marriott assured Gadling that they were looking into the issue, stating, "This is not a Marriott-endorsed protocol and we are working to investigate the issue."
It looks like they've done some more digging, as an emailed statement to the New York ...Times Square's Courtyard Marriott Accused of Bugging Your Internet
Apr 6th, 2012 at 3:30PM: Justin Watt, a web developer, is accusing the Courtyard Marriott in New York's Times Square of bugging his Internet, injecting ads into each page he viewed while logged into the hotel's Wi-Fi network.
After some digging (and complex code you can read more about on his website), Watt found that Marriott's Internet provider injected CSS and JavaScript code into each page to run a "Revenue ...Find hotel deals with new booking site Guestmob
Mar 22nd, 2012 at 2:00PM: The Internet has brought us many ways to research and book hotels at prices much lower than the hotels' published rate. Aggregate sites like Kayak and Orbitz give you the best available rate (BAR) without pre-payment on a specific hotel, while "opaque" sites like Priceline and Hotwire allow you to bid for a room below BAR but the actual property remains hidden until after you book and the purchase ...Marriott relaunches their LGBT tailored hospitality portal
Feb 14th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Marriott announced today the relaunch and new look for their popular site LGBT travel portal.
The multi-language website is tailored for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) customers worldwide.
First developed in 2010, the "redesigned website is our way to express Marriott's loyalty and commitment to all our guests," said Randy Griffin, Vice President, Global Sales, Marriott ...Marriott and Schrager remain positive about Edition brand
Jan 20th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Marriott's purchase of New York City's iconic Clock Tower building and the announcement of five new Edition hotels has reaffirmed the company's commitment to the brand, part of a long term partnership with hotelier Ian Schrager.
Marriott yesterday announced new locations in Bangkok and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and a hotel in Los Angeles and Gurgaon, India, HOTELS Magazine reported. At ...Johnny Jet feature premiers on the Travel Channel, January 1st
Dec 30th, 2011 at 1:00PM: The last time I saw John DiScala – better known as Johnny Jet -- was at the JW Marriott tour in Chicago. Exhausted from a day long flight from Helsinki I wandered into a journalist's dinner at the freshly opened hotel and saw my old friend sitting among a group of eager young writers and polished senior management. As usual, he was lighting up the room and vivaciously engaging with the ...
