Tag: marriott
A good loyalty program is a matter of culture
When you travel a lot you see the value of loyalty programs. Very interesting programs for the frequent traveler (but not only.... one can achieve status on some programs without too much effort) as long as they are well...
Marriott wishes “Bonvoy-age” to its customers. Or not.
The marriage between Marriott and Starwood and the slow merger of loyalty programs is taking place. For the moment without too much breakage but with some points of vigilance.
Reminder of the previous episodes.
Marriott-Starwood a long delivery
2016: Marriott acquires Starwood,...
Diversification in the hotel industry: Ritz-Carlton chooses cruises
The major hotel groups are seeking to diversify and not all are moving in the same direction or with the same success.
Lately, many companies have started renting out their apartments on a seasonal basis in order to position themselves...
Marriott Brussels : Great location, basic room
As part of a mini-weekend between TravelGuys in Brussels, I chose to stay at the Marriott Brussels Grand'Place, taking advantage of the merger between Marriott and Starwood that will take effect on August 1, to enjoy my usual benefits....
Marriott London Marble Arch: Solid product, perfect location
As part of a relaxing weekend in the English capital, I stayed at the Marriott London Marble Arch. The equation was pretty simple: with a late booking, all of the Starwood hotels in central London were already at a...
Marriott: The impact of the new program on Starwood members
On August 18, 2018, Marriott's loyalty programs, Marriott Rewards and Starwood's, Starwood Preferred Guest will merge, resulting in the largest new hotel loyalty program in the world. This merger, which has been delayed many times and whose delivery has...
Marriott’s response to AirBnb: Tribute Porfolio Homes
While AirBnb has put a major dent in the hotel industry, resistance from industry players is getting organized. A new example with Tribute Portfolio Homes.
Tribute Portolio Homes: from boutique hotel to boutique apartment
We knew Tribute Portfolio, the chain created...
AC Hotel by Marriott Copenhagen Bella Sky: Excellent value for money
As part of a business trip to Copenhagen, I stayed in this hotel locatedbetween the airport and the city centerof the Danish capital. Recently integrated into the Marriott network, the AC Hotels chain, of Spanish origin, offers design at...
Merger between Marriott and Starwood: What impact?
Last week, Marriott and Starwood announced their merger in a rather terse press release.
For the past few months, rumors of hotel group consolidation have been circulating: merger between Starwood and IHG, Starwood and Accorhotels, Accorhotels and FRHI.
The merger announcement...