Marriott on the Move

Posted By: john (11/18/2011 at 11:52 AM)
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Bill - Did you notice even though you were two fee shorter how much Orapko looked up to you? Loved the blog. You definitely changed the rules of the hotel game many times over.

Posted By: Live Chat (11/18/2011 at 12:32 PM)
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Great analogy. There are definitely many parallels between sports and business. It's great to see how Marriott has figured out how to maintain a winning strategy throughout the years.

Posted By: Deborah J. Ahrns (11/18/2011 at 07:05 PM)
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As a High School Golf Coach I agree always looking and building a team that plays smart and with heart. Mr. Marriott I have found that to be true with everyone at any of the three Vacation Club properties I own as well as when staying at all of the lodging brands in the Marriott system.
Last year I stayed in a Marriott property in Bethesda MD while volunteering for the US Open the staff from the front desk to the dining room were wonderful and very helpful. At all times they did their best to make sure I was able to get to Congressional for my volunteer duties. I am looking forward to the 2012 Open in Calf. at the Olympic Club where I will work the next US Open. Have not found lodging yet ...working on it but I look forward to another place to stay that makes me feel at home. Again I have to tell you how wonderful Stan Lewis has been over the years we have worked with him. Stan has always gone the extra mile to make sure we are aware of new opportunities and explain changes to my husband and I. We look forward to every meeting with him. Stan is the symbol for the "vacation club power brand" If you have any ideas on places to stay near the the Olympic Club let me know ...it is all volunteer time I do while working the US Open and I would like to avoid renting a car plus my reward points are low so keep that in mind. Thanking you again for a safe clean place to stay while I am away from home. I know sports teams have fans .... and if hotel brands recognized fans I would be right up there wearing the Marriott logo. peace be with you Debbie

Posted By: WILDER SAVANY (11/18/2011 at 08:57 PM)
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Brian Orakpo found a good COURT-YARD, it's a MARRIOTT's one !!!! congratulations !!!!

Wilder Savany

Posted By: Ray Hart (11/18/2011 at 10:06 PM)
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Even though you are not 6'3" like Brian Orakpo you are a "giant among men". You are a fantastic businessman, a great leader and a wonderful family man. You are like your Dad because you listen to and help your associates. We love staying in your hotels.

Posted By: Edwin Jin (11/23/2011 at 12:36 PM)
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It's been an honor to read your blog, you are always inspiring me. Mr. Marriott

Posted By: Bill (11/26/2011 at 09:46 AM)
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I wish you every success, but it doesn't make sense to me. A budget minded level of hotel chain is sponsoring a league with seriously overpaid players?

You're going to fill a business oriented hotel with a bunch of noisy sports fans?

Posted By: Jane (11/27/2011 at 07:14 AM)
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I'm rooting for the Redskins today. Why don't you let Orapko loose on the competition. He could tackle an entire hotel building. Great partnership with NFL. I'm going to check out the sweepstakes.