Oct 21st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Gadling Labs spent a good chunk of time in Cairo this past September so we perked up when we heard about an update to our favorite Marriott. The hotel, splayed on the central island of Zamalek, is a calm, warm slice of history in the stir-crazy beehive of Egypt. Apart from two looming towers and a massive courtyard, the hotel is centered around an ornate, historical palace, originally built in ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Marriott Cairo to renovate main palace
Oct 21st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Gadling Labs spent a good chunk of time in Cairo this past September so we perked up when we heard about an update to our favorite Marriott. The hotel, splayed on the central island of Zamalek, is a calm, warm slice of history in the stir-crazy beehive of Egypt. Apart from two looming towers and a massive courtyard, the hotel is centered around an ornate, historical palace, originally built in ...JW Marriott Hotels introduce 'wine ambassadors'
Oct 18th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Sometimes you just need a good glass of wine, but how do you know what label goes well with the bar food of your choice? Helping to heighten the wine-tasting experience for its guests, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has introduced a Wine Ambassador program at its worldwide hotels.
The JW Wine Ambassadors represent the highest level of wine expertise at the individual hotel. The program will ...Photo of the day (10.14.10)
Oct 14th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
For many of us, dreaming about travel and planning a trip is a favorite part of a travel process. Those early days of discovering a destination and imagining the delights it may hold, before the reality of long airport security lines, bad hotel rooms, and jet lag spoil the fun, are some of the sweetest. This photo by Flickr user Chris Maki titled "Wanderlust" recalls the immense possibilities ...Marriott launches another hotel brand: AC by Marriott
Oct 7th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Marriott is entering into an agreement with Spanish hotel group AC Hotels, chaired by Antonio Catalan, to form a new brand of hotels across Europe and Latin America called "AC by Marriott."
According to the press release: "AC by Marriott will incorporate the concept and business model of AC Hotels' urban-style four-star hotel product, characterized by a unique blend of quality, comfort, design ...Cairo in the full heat of Ramadan
Sep 17th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
It's 6:14 in the evening in Cairo, and 140 Muslims are lined up banquet style on the bank of the Nile across from the Marriott Zamalek. A hotel worker scurries across the street shuttling plates of rice, chicken and gravy, placing dishes carefully in front of each anxious visitor, but nobody is eating. A palpable tension hangs at the table; some diners banter back and forth, gesturing ...Ritz-Carlton launches hotel loyalty program
Sep 14th, 2010 at 9:30AM: Luxury travelers rejoice: The Ritz-Carlton will finally start giving customers loyalty points in exchange for stays at Ritz hotels around the world. Ritz-Carlton officials will unveil the "Ritz-Carlton Rewards" program this morning at a press conference in New York City.
Why the excitement? Until now, Ritz-Carlton has remained Marriott's only brand that doesn't offer customers points for ...Marriott's Autograph Collection hits the Las Vegas Strip
Aug 27th, 2010 at 10:00AM: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, one of the most expensive hotels ever built, will undoubtedly add a bit of posh to the already flashy Las Vegas strip when it opens in December. But the bigger news: The Cosmo's opening marks the entrance of Marriott into Las Vegas.
The hotel joins Marriott International's Autograph Collection - a brand the hotel group launched last year as a way for unknown ...Costa Rica Marriotts celebrate non-stop flights from New York with $101 rates
Aug 25th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Marriott Hotels and Resorts of Costa Rica found a way to celebrate the tri-state New York area. Residents of New York, Connecticut or New Jersey can stay at any of the participating Marriott Costa Rica hotels starting at $101 a night through Dec. 31, 2010. Why? Because they like you, and because Marriott is celebrating the recent launch of American Airlines' direct flights to San Jose from New ...Marriott, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity and KaBoom! help rebuild NOLA neighborhoods
Aug 24th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Five years have passed since Hurricane Katrina made her mark on the city of New Orleans but the city's spirit continues to thrive, thanks to the rebuilding efforts of NOLA residences and businesses.
All this week hotels are banding together their staff and guests to help support local area projects. "Marriott's Spirit to Serve New Orleans" package allows employees and guests to partake in ...Mall of America gets luxury hotel on the Fed's dime
Aug 20th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Good news for mall junkies: Bloomington, Minnesota's vaunted Mall of America will get a luxury hotel in the near future -- thanks in part to federal stimulus funds.
Plans for the hotel have been in the works for several years, but had to be quashed two years ago due to lack of funding, says USA Today.
Now, Hennepin County officials have granted the Bloomington Port Authority the ability to ...JW Marriott Marquis Miami to build 50,000 square-foot indoor sports, entertainment complex
Aug 18th, 2010 at 3:00PM: JW Marriott Marquis Miami is feeling the heat, and building a 10,000-square-foot NBA-approved arena to quench its fever. When the hotel debuts in October, the new two-story entertainment facility will feature a basketball arena, as well as a full-size tennis court, world-renowned Jim McLean Golf School, Rik Rak Spa & Salon, virtual bowling alley, Met 2 Fitness and more.
The multiplex ...Ritz-Carlton names Herve Humler President & COO; Simon Cooper to oversee Asia Pacific region for Marriott
Aug 12th, 2010 at 8:05AM: Herve Humler, one of the original founders of The Ritz-Carlton in 1983, has been named Ritz-Carlton's President and COO.
Speculation of Simon Cooper's assumed exit from the Ritz-Carlton company sent shock-waves through the Internet yesterday, but the real story makes sense: Simon Cooper, Ritz-Carlton's president and COO for 9 years, has been named President & Managing Director, Asia ...Five basic facts about the hotel market, especially in New York
Aug 8th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Big-city hoteliers will be happier sooner than their small-time counterparts. It looks like demand for rooms in smaller cities is going to take longer to come back, with rate increases unlikely, it seems until next summer. The New York market has already shown a solid recovery, thanks to the corporate cards that keep road warriors away from home. For the little guys, though, the future isn't as ...Atlanta loses three hotels to weak market, two to become dorms
Aug 6th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Three hotels have succumbed to weakness in the Atlanta market. Among the recent casualties is the 502-room Marriott Renaissance. Rates have been pushed lower by an abundance of capacity that has caused even top brands to get stuck charging less than $100 a night. When there's far more supply than demand, of course, this is what happens.
Joining the Renaissance in the graveyard will be the ...Marriott New Orleans' voluntourism package for guests
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 2:00PM: It's been five years since Hurricane Katrina made her mark on New Orleans and the rebuilding continues today. In an effort to help travelers give back, Marriott New Orleans is offering a "Spirit To Serve New Orleans" voluntourism package available from nine of Marriott's Big Easy hotels, including the New Orleans Marriott on Canal St.
Starting at $99 per night, the package allows guests to ...Golf legend Arnold Palmer signs SpringHill hotel project
Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Golf master Arnold Palmer can now add "hotelier" to his impressive resume.
Palmer is partnering with Concord Hospitality Enterprises to build a 109-key SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel near his Latrobe Country Club in Pennsylvania. The hotel will be jointly owned by Palmer Hospitality LP, Concord and Keith H. McGraw, is slated to open late next year.
What can guests expect? A lot of ...Chicago Marriott and Nickelodeon partner for unforgettable family getaway
Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Your kids have a problem, and it's in the TV. They squeal with delight at the sight of SpongeBob and lose their minds when Big Time Rush comes on air. Now, Marriott and Nickelodeon are partnering to make your kids' dreams come to life (and likely give you an extended headache with all the screaming, but it's not about you, it's about the kids).
The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is ...Survey says: Hotel guests generally happier with their stays
Jul 27th, 2010 at 2:30PM: It's no surprise the hotel industry is making a strong comeback. When travel started to falter in the down economy, hotels kept the spirit alive with the 'staycation' craze. Now, as more people start spending money on much-needed vacations again, the hotel industry is once again at the forefront of recreating the ultimate customer service experience and according to travelers, hotels are doing a ...Marriott introduces first LEED green hotel prototype
Jul 25th, 2010 at 11:30AM: South Carolina is now home to the first Marriott LEED green hotel prototype. The Courtyard Charleston/Summerville will be the hotel's flagship green property, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The new Courtyard hotel will open in early 2010 and will introduce the first phase of The Parks of Berkley, a community consisting of 5,000 acres and one of the largest planned ...Courtyard by Marriott helps guests count calories
Jul 20th, 2010 at 3:30PM: Courtyard by Marriott is getting into the spirit of dieting. The hotel chain is revamping their menus and offering additional information next to items, including calories and fat count.
The "calorie count menus" will be available later this month at The Bistro - the hotel's food and beverage outlet. The Bistro, which is located in more than 150 hotels in North America and plans to double by ...
