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Lobby Bar – June 15: Clara Peller, Orson Welles, Three Stooges, and Rabbits Who Like Chocolate Milk
The band that stayed for dinner. “The Band’s Visit” swept the Tony Awards this week. Only problem is they are still stuck in Beit Hatikva and the show may be renamed “Groundhog Day: Israel” instead.
Nyuk. Nyuk. Nyuk. John F. Kennedy International Airport debuted its new Emergency Operations Center, which came about after multiple crises occurred during a winter storm. The new directors – Larry, Curly, and Moe – spoke at …
Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel Opens in Canada
Marriott International announced the opening of the Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel on Tuesday.
The hotel, which offers 209 guestrooms, has its own art collection as well as a 192,000-square-foot (17,837-square-meter) conference center. It is located in downtown Markham near Main Street Unionville and the Pan Am Centre and is part of a downtown community project under development by Remington Developments.
Marriott promises a “forward-thinking guest experience” for the new property. Guestrooms feature …
W Hotels Publishes Series of LGBTQ Travel Guides
W Hotels, a part of Marriott International, announced plans to release multiple travel guides designed for LGBTQ travelers.
The first guide, for Mexico City, made its debut Thursday and is designed to familiarize travelers with cultural institutions, nightlife, and dining, as well as recommendations for getting around town. It provides information on local queer-friendly neighborhoods such as Zona Rosa and Tabacalera in the city as well.
Other guides that are planned include …
Marriott Debuts New Marriott Moments Experiences for Summer
Marriott announced the introduction of curated activity lists for guests at its hotels this summer. The hotelier will provide expert recommendations for local activities through its Marriott Moments program, as well as various bespoke categories.
Marriott Moments recommendations include those from various celebrities and well known figures, including: actress Lea Michele’s favorite museums, shopping areas, hikes, and concert venues in Los Angeles and New York City; skier Gus Kenworthy’s hand-picked, lesser …
Element Me’aisam Opens in Dubai
Marriott announced the opening of a new Element hotel in Dubai. The Element Me’aisam is the first of the brand’s properties to be located in the United Arab Emirates, as well as the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The hotel offers 168 studios and one-bedroom suites. Each room comes with a fully-equipped kitchen.
Guests can access the property’s outdoor pool and fitness center, and use the hotel’s complimentary bicycles. …
Hotel Review: San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Airport hotels aren’t just for distressed passengers. Travelers destined for such properties are often there for meetings, to enjoy a longer layover, or on a nearby work assignment.
When I had a meeting scheduled at San Francisco International Airport, I opted to stay nearby at the recently renovated San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, nestled on the Bay that gives its name to the Bay Area, looked perfect.
The hotel’s airport shuttle arrived …
The Official Guide to Marriott’s New Combined Guest Loyalty Program
Marriott International announced the next step in integrating its three guest loyalty programs, Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest, and Ritz-Carlton Rewards.
The world’s largest hotel company took pains to ensure that elite members in all three programs would find little taken away and discover new additional benefits.
Simply put, in the two years since Marriott acquired Starwood and its portfolio of hotel brands that includes Sheraton, W, and Westin, members of online …
