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Hotel strike is dealing a blow to Marriott"s Bay Area business

Canceled room service. Minimal housekeeping. Limited staff. Hotel guests at eight Marriott properties in the Bay Area have been blindsided by the recent strikes, and they aren't happy about it......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 18th, 2018

Thousands of Northern California hotel workers join strike

Thousands of housekeepers, cooks and other hotel workers are on strike at Marriott-owned hotels in the San Francisco Bay Area after months of negotiating for a wage increase. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 4th, 2018

Marriott hotel workers begin strike in Hawaii - Pacific Business News (Honolulu)

Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Marriott hotel workers begin strike in HawaiiPacific Business News (Honolulu)Unite Here Local 5 announced that as of 5 a.m. Monday, 2,700 hotel workers are on strike at ho.....»»

Category: topSource: googlenewsOct 8th, 2018

Marriott doubles down on all-inclusive resorts with new partnership

Marriott International Inc. will add 19 new resorts to its nascent all-inclusive hotel portfolio, doubling down on the potential return of leisure travel after a devastating year for the hotel business.  Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) has signed a deal wi.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 9th, 2021

Marriott encouraged by hotel business" recovery in China as U.S. inches toward reopening

Occupancy levels in Greater China are currently above 30 percent, up from the lows of under 10 percent in mid-February......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 12th, 2020

Marriott CEO calls a bottom as occupancy trends improve

Shares of Marriott International Inc. took a hit Monday, after the hotel operator missed first-quarter profit expectations, but Chief Executive Arne Sorensen highlighted a “glimmer of good news” by saying business appears to have bottomed......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 11th, 2020

Marriott CEO calls a bottom as occupancy trends show signs of improvement

Shares of Marriott International Inc. took a hit Monday, after the hotel operator missed first-quarter profit expectations, but Chief Executive Arne Sorensen highlighted a “glimmer of good news” by saying business appears to have bottomed......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 11th, 2020

Stan Silverman: How 3 business leaders are dealing with the disruptive change of Covid-19

We are going through a period of rapid disruptive change. Covid-19 has upended our lives to a greater degree in such a short period of time than any other event in modern history. I spoke with three business leaders in the hard-hit restaurant, hotel .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2020

Strike force: Houston-area leaders to aid in reopening Texas economy

Gov. Greg Abbott has tapped a handful of Houston-area leaders to serve in some capacity on the Strike Force to Open Texas. The goal of the task force, which Gov. Abbott announced Friday, April 17, is to restart and revitalize business, school, ente.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 19th, 2020

Best advice from Milwaukee-area execs on dealing with coronavirus

In the time of crisis, sometimes the best advice comes from fellow business executives. With that in mind, the Milwaukee Business Journal asked a group of Milwaukee-area business executives their best advice for others in dealing with this unprece.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 20th, 2020

Coronavirus pushes hotel industry to seek $150 billion in aid; Marriott furloughs thousands

The coronavirus outbreak hits the hospitality business ha.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesMar 17th, 2020

Dinner, amateur boxing make "Puttin" on the Ritz" a winner for Zoological Society: Slideshow

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee wrapped up a successful "Puttin’ on the Ritz" fundraiser at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Jan. 23 in which a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and boxing drew 436 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders. Check ou.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 25th, 2020

Most expensive hotel room for Super Bowl weekend is going for $25,000 a night

Super Bowl LIV will bring in hundreds of thousands of visitors to South Florida, leading to strong demand for area hotel rooms. A Business Journal online search on Jan. 22 for a three-night stay for Super Bowl weekend – checking in Jan. 31 and .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 22nd, 2020

What Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton have planned for Silicon Valley

The three major hotel companies are expanding throughout Santa Clara County as they open brands aimed at business travelers. Here’s a snapshot of their activity, along with a sampling of rates......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 2nd, 2020

Hotel review: The Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort in Puerto Rico offers an elevated beach escape for under $200 per night with serious Marriott Bonvoy earning potential

Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Located on a beachfront s.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 10th, 2019

The 7 best hotel credit cards from Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and more

Alyssa Powell/Business Insider The best hotel credit cards of 2019: Best for Hilton elite status: Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express Best for IHG stays: IHG Rewards Club Pr.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 6th, 2019

A longer-stay hotel is the best choice for your next business trip — here are 5 reasons why

Marriott Business travel isn't always all it's crac.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 20th, 2019

Fire and food highlight grand opening of Ash at the Iron Horse Hotel: Slideshow

More than 100 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders checked out Ash during a party this week, the new restaurant inside the Iron Horse Hotel, just south of downtown Milwaukee. Check out the attached slideshow to see scenes from the party a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 9th, 2019

Hotel review: I spent a weekend at the brand-new Guild Hotel in San Diego, part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection — here"s why I plan to go back

Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Downtown San Diego is chockablock with hotels — and tourists — but The Guild San Diego is a new property that offers a real respite from the crowd.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytNov 8th, 2019

What you missed at the 2019 Corporate Philanthropy Awards

Nearly 300 guests attended the St. Louis Business Journal's second annual Corporate Philanthropy Awards at the Marriott St. Louis West Hotel Friday morning. Business Journal Publisher Robert Bobroff welcomed the crowd before Kathy Osbon, president a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 8th, 2019

Hotel review: The Moxy East Village from Marriott trades space for an affordable price point — here"s why the small rooms are no compromise

Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Moxy East Village is a new four-star hotel in New York's East Village neighborhood, themed after its vibrant culture. The hote.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 4th, 2019