Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Marriott launches “More Than One Gathering” series
Marriott International launched its “More Than One Gathering” series of social gathering activities, offering meeting and event experiences, including graduation-season gatherings, outdoor dining, and lobster parties.
2020
Former Newport Marriott bellhop sues Marriott over alleged discrimination
Former bellhop Kaseam C. Seales sued Marriott Hotel Services Inc. and Marriott International Inc., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation related to his treatment and firing at the Newport Marriott. The claims are allegations in the lawsuit; the article reports no court determination.
2020
Marriott partners with Zomato to expand home delivery
Marriott International announced an agreement with Zomato to make Marriott on Wheels available in more cities in India, initially involving close to 30 hotels.
2020
Marriott offers hotel discounts in South Asia
Marriott International offered guests at its hotels in South Asia at least 30% off room rates, with additional stay-two-nights-pay-for-one and stay-three-nights-pay-for-two options.
2020
Marriott launches Global Cleanliness Council
Marriott International launched an internal platform to promote hotel cleanliness, including its newly formed Global Cleanliness Council. Marriott said the platform would elevate cleanliness standards and hospitality practices in response to pandemic-related health and safety challenges.
2020
Marriott launches Community Caregiver Program
Marriott teamed with hotel owners and franchisee partners to launch the Community Caregiver Program, offering significantly discounted hotel rates for first responders and healthcare professionals in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.
2020
Guest files class action against Marriott over data breach
Marriott guest Pati Springmeyer filed a class action complaint against Marriott International in Maryland, alleging negligence, breach of contract and other claims related to the data breach Marriott disclosed in March. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
2020
Marriott discloses potential exposure of customer information
Marriott disclosed that contact details, loyalty account numbers, and other personal information of an estimated 5.2 million customers may have been accessed using login credentials of two employees at a franchise property. The company said it disabled the credentials, began an investigation, increased monitoring, and arranged to inform and assist guests.
2020
Marriott discloses breach affecting about 5.2 million guests
Marriott International disclosed a data breach affecting about 5.2 million guests. It said contact details, loyalty account information and other personal details may have been accessed using the login credentials of two employees at a franchise property.
2020
Marriott discloses breach affecting 5.2 million guests
Marriott International notified about 5.2 million guests that their information had been compromised through an app used to provide hotel services. The article says the access occurred from mid-January through the end of February using two employees’ login credentials.
2020
Marriott discloses breach affecting about 5.2 million hotel guests
Marriott disclosed that a data breach occurred in mid-January and was discovered in late February, affecting personal information of about 5.2 million hotel guests. Marriott said two employee accounts at a franchised hotel were suspected of accessing guest information. The article reports that Marriott disabled the credentials, began a cybersecurity investigation, increased monitoring, notified affected customers, and offered affected guests one year of free IdentityWorks monitoring.
2020
Marriott discloses guest data breach affecting 5.2 million guests
Marriott disclosed that a data breach may have exposed guest information; the article says approximately 5.2 million guests were affected. Marriott said it was investigating, notified involved guests, offered a year of personal information monitoring, and provided an online portal to check whether information was involved.
2020
Albertsons partners with companies to offer jobs to furloughed employees
Albertsons Cos. announced partnerships with companies to offer part-time jobs to their furloughed employees or employees whose hours were cut. It said it had secured partnerships with 17 companies.
2020
Lawsuit alleges racial discrimination at Marriott hotel
Felicia Gonzales sued Marriott, alleging that White guests at the Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown-Convention Center were not required to sign a no-party policy while she was required to do so. The article reports the allegation and does not establish a determination.
2019
Marriott completes acquisition of Elegant Hotels Group
Marriott announced that its indirect subsidiary, International Hotel Licensing Company, completed the acquisition of Elegant Hotels Group after the court order was delivered to the Registrar of Companies and the scheme became effective. Elegant became a wholly owned subsidiary of IHLC.
2019
CrowdStrike announces 2019 Customer Excellence Award winners
CrowdStrike announced the winners of its 2019 Customer Excellence Awards: Telstra, Amazon Web Services executive CJ Moses, Marriott International, and LifePoint Health. Telstra, Marriott International, and LifePoint Health are commercial brand recipients; CJ Moses is a person.
2019
United and Marriott partner on London hotel bag delivery
United Airlines and Marriott announced a partnership to provide complimentary bag delivery to London hotels for United Polaris business-class passengers arriving from Newark at Heathrow. The service was initially available at five named Marriott and Sheraton hotels.
2019
Marriott and Didi announce strategic partnership in Greater China
Marriott International announced a strategic partnership with Didi Chuxing in Greater China, with Didi Luxe becoming Marriott’s partner for premium ride-hailing services.
2019
Marriott announces offer to acquire Elegant Hotels
Marriott International announced that it had reached an agreement with the board of Elegant Hotels Group on the terms of a recommended all-cash offer for Elegant. Completion remained subject to offer conditions, including approval by Elegant shareholders.
2019
Marriott acquires W New York – Union Square
Marriott International purchased the 270-room W New York – Union Square for $206 million. Marriott said it planned a significant renovation and to transform the existing hotel into a W Hotels showcase.