Tag: news in brief
Marriott-Starwood Competitors Attempt to Entice Guests
The announcement of the Marriott-Starwood merger left many guests concerned with what would become of their loyalty programs. In an effort to take advantage...
Le Meridien, Westin to Unveil New Family Programs
Starwood's Le Meridien and Westin Hotels & Resorts will roll out a new family program focused on culture in education in more than 300...
Major Hotel Companies Earn High Equality Ratings
The Corporate Equality Index 2016, the Human Rights Campaign's rating of American workplaces on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality, has given the highest...
Marriott CEO Talks Reason for Merger
At Georgetown's McDonough School of Business, Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson provided some insight into the decision behind merging with Starwood. He said after...
Designer Earns Patent for Submerged Hotel Rooms
Tony Webb, managing director of the Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel concept, has received a U.S. patent for his submerged luxury hotel design. With $3...