Marriott
Coverage of Marriott in the Nexus archive.
- Super.com charging $15/month?
The user was charged $15/month for two months by super.com on a business card, which they suspect is part of a travel scam. They noted that this card is only used for materials and tools, as they use separate cards for hotels with Marriott or Hilton. The user plans to cancel the card with the bank due to concerns over how their number was accessed.
- Marriott's pipeline hit a record 629,000 rooms and Q2 profit rose to $844 million
Marriott reported a record 629,000 rooms in its pipeline and Q2 profit of $844 million. The company raised its 2026 global RevPAR growth target to 3%–3.5% but its third-quarter profit outlook fell short of Wall Street estimates.
- The 9 best hotel brands for business travelers
The article highlights the top 9 hotel brands for business travelers, emphasizing Marriott's extensive global network and Best Western's non-expiring points program as key examples of valuable loyalty programs.
- Marriott Is Building a $2.1bn Resort on Rio’s Coast Before the Court Has Ruled
Marriott is investing $2.1bn to build a resort on 845 hectares of restinga, a fragile coastal ecosystem in Rio's environmental protection area. The project includes Brazil's first all-inclusive JW Marriott and South America's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
- Marriott Bets Big on Brazil With Plans for 110 More Hotels
Marriott plans to open 110 additional hotels in Brazil by 2030, increasing its current total of 15. The expansion includes adding approximately 4,000 rooms, with 45% of the new hotels categorized as midscale, led by the budget brand City Express.
- Global Hotel Brands Are Pouring Into Brazil as Tourism Hits Records
Brazil is experiencing a surge in hotel investments with over 150 new projects underway. Global brands like Marriott and Hilton are expanding rapidly, with Hilton planning to double its Brazilian portfolio by 2030. Luxury openings from Four Seasons and a renovated Sofitel are also planned in Rio de Janeiro.
- The hidden cost of empathy at work
Aimee Young and other managers describe taking on unacknowledged emotional labor during the pandemic, leading to burnout. The article introduces the concept of 'empathy tax,' highlighting how women disproportionately handle workplace emotional support while corporate leadership shifts toward more aggressive styles.
- Is this world's longest bed? Trendy Marriott hotel in Seoul installs lengthy divan for 'giants of the future'
A trendy Marriott hotel in Seoul has installed what may be the world's longest bed, designed for 'giants of the future.' The unusual installation reflects the hotel's innovative approach to guest accommodations and hospitality trends.
- Is this world's longest bed? Trendy Marriott hotel in Seoul installs lengthy divan for 'giants of the future'
A trendy Marriott hotel in Seoul has installed an unusually long bed, marketed as the world's longest bed designed for 'giants of the future.' The installation reflects the hotel's innovative approach to guest accommodations and unique marketing strategy.