I'm a meat and potatoes kind of guy, but our guests have very diverse, multicultural and sophisticated tastes, so our chefs are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the latest food trends. Food and beverage has always been a big focus for all our Marriott brands. Thai food is particularly popular in this day and age, so last Wednesday, associates and guests at more than 100 of our hotels and offices around the world participated in a really unique event.
We all tried to set the Guinness World Record for the largest Thai dinner party. Thousands of people from all corners of the world sat down to enjoy a delicious Thai meal. So, while we called this a dinner party, for some of us in the United States, it was more like breakfast or lunch due to time differences around the world.
I ate my Thai meal in the cafeteria at our headquarters. I had Thai tilapia with ginger. Ginger is commonly used to flavor many Thai dishes, but it is also very healthy – so a dish that is both tasty and good for you! Our Asian team was hoping to bring more awareness to Thailand as a travel destination and to highlight our wonderful hotels in that part of the world.
While Bangkok has endured some political protests that discouraged tourists, that's over with now and I can't think of a more interesting and exciting place to visit. It is a beautiful nation with an incredibly diverse landscape – from the mountainous north to the pristine beaches in the south – you’re always greeted by warm and smiling faces no matter where you go. The Thai people are very welcoming and wonderful. Our Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in Thailand is spectacular and was recently featured on the cover of Travel and Leisure Magazine.
As for the largest dinner party, we’re still gathering the numbers to see if we broke the world record. But, no matter what the outcome is, I thought it was really neat to be able to participate in such a unique event.
I’m Bill Marriott and thanks for helping me keep Marriott on the move.
Trying to Set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Thai Dinner Party
Mr. Marriott,
I have raised my children since 1989in your most beautiful resort, Marriott Harbor Beach. No one understands the need to generate profits more than me - however, Harbor Beach has gone from a family friendly to a corporate - each line item is now a profit center. As a loyal Marriott memebr for so many years - I loved the free coffee that was provided by Marriott staff - where we interacted with other guests - now I interact in line at the Starbucks Kiosk - just as I do everyday at work.
Posted by: Don Guerrazzi | 11/17/2010 at 03:45 AM
I like the fexibility at Marriott. I hope they continue this way always at all Marriotts.
Posted by: Mario | 11/01/2010 at 04:54 AM
Where can I find a Courtyard like the one shown in Marriotts TV ads??????
Posted by: Michael Angelo | 10/27/2010 at 07:06 PM
I am thrilled by yet another of your creative ventures as Terica would say: “Not a dull moment with Mr. Marriott at Marriott.
Food always excites me and Tilapia has become my favorite fish.
I am confident your chefs in the soon to open Marriott in Guyana will have an phenomenal time with diverse and multicultural cuisines. Mr. Marriott, we celebrate 6 ethnic cultures all at once: Europeans, Portuguese, Chinese, East Indian, African and Amerindians. We are yet to maximize on the blending of 6 food cuisines in 1. Marriott will help us lead the way.
The visionary in you will lead to breaking a Guinness World record in your emerging Guyanese properties. All we needed was a chance and a high quality superior company. Mr. Marriott, as you celebrated the Thai dinner experience and Marriott experienced 3 eating times Zones all in one, I dare say the best is yet to come.
As I wrote in: “The Power of One”: "The evolution of Marriott began with Aaron Tracy giving Bill Marriott Snr. a chance. Mr. Tracy took a chance on Mr. Marriott Snr. when everyone else would have seen him as 100% liability. He afforded him the opportunity to attend Weber College, by helping him to make up his high school credits, and assist him by finding odd jobs around the college to pay for his full tuition. Hence the legacy of Mr. Marriott is perpetuated by education being very important which empowered him with the self confidence that led to the migration from Utah to Washington D.C. The beginning of an Multi-National Hospitality Empire."
Thank you for believing in our country and region as you keep “Marriott on the Move.”
Posted by: Juliette Adams | 10/27/2010 at 05:54 PM
Bronx needs a Marriott.
We have Bronx Botanical Gardens
We have Bronx Zoo
We have Yankee Stadium
We have Wave Hill
We have Riverdale
We have Fordham Road/Bedford Park.
We have MANY international tourist who want to stay in the Bronx but there is NO good accommodation.
We don't have a MAJOR hotel.
Be the first!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Quaranta | 10/27/2010 at 01:12 PM