Marriott Celebrates 20 Years in Eastern Europe

This month we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Warsaw Marriott hotel in Poland. We opened the hotel back in October of 1989, about the time the Iron Curtain was beginning to fall. It was a milestone property for us because it was our 500th hotel worldwide...

Chef Laurent Tourondel Serves Up BLT Burgers

We have had a lot of great meals in our test kitchen, but one of my favorites took place recently when we hosted Chef Laurent Tourondel for a BLT Burger lunch. Laurent has partnered with us on several restaurants including BLT Steak at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale and BLT...

Preparing for the H1N1 Virus

In the United States, September is always a month of great expectations. Summer vacations end, children go back to school, the work week goes back into high gear, and the American football season begins. At Marriott, we're using our Global Safety and Security Preparedness Month this September to educate our...

Group Business Is Our Business

When most people think about those who stay in hotels, they picture executives traveling to meet with their clients to close a deal or leisure travelers taking vacations at resorts. In our Marriott Hotels and Resorts brand, business travel makes up about 40 percent of our business, leisure travel 20...

The Dog Days of Summer

In the U.S., we're in the time of year called the "dog days of summer." Some say this is derived from the ancient Romans, who named the brightest star in the Canis Major constellation Sirius, or the "dog star," because during this time of year, Sirius rose and set with...

A Spirit of Determination in Jakarta

While it's been a very difficult week since the tragic incidents in our hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia, we are so heartened by the outpouring of support from around the world and the resilience of our guests and associates at the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton. Our President of International Lodging, Ed...

Repositioning Marriott for Global Opportunity

There's a lot of debate among economists and business leaders about whether we're headed towards a recovery in the second half of this year. While we've seen some optimism, the data in the United States is mixed. Here at Marriott, we reported our second quarter earnings last week and our...

Marriott Remains Committed to Hospitality in Jakarta and Around the World

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and injuries that resulted from the apparent suicide bombings today at the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia. We appreciate all the words of support that have come in from members of our extended Marriott family around the...

Take Advantage of the Global Rate Break from Marriott

Almost everyone is feeling the effects of the current economic climate, but at Marriott we want to do everything we can to help you get away and travel. For starters, travel is good for business. But I also believe vacations and trips are a wonderful way to revive yourself during...

Delivering the News, and the Best Customer Service

Most of us have our morning routines. Mine usually starts with skimming through a couple of newspapers with my dog Murphy while we have breakfast together. It's one of the ways I stay informed about the latest world events and business trends. I also love to relax by reading a...