BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 17, 2020
/PRNewswire/ -- As part of ongoing steps to help instill
confidence and provide exceptional experiences and solutions for
meeting professionals and attendees, Marriott International has
identified health protocol options, including COVID-19 testing,
which meeting professionals may select for group meetings at
certain Marriott branded hotels in the
United States beginning in January
2021. These optional health protocols build upon initiatives
already in place as part of the recent launch of Connect with
Confidence, a program empowering meeting professionals to identify
and tailor solutions that best meet the needs of their
attendees.
Meeting professionals may select optional health protocols for
meetings and events at Gaylord Hotels and Resorts in Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and Colorado as soon as January 2021. In the weeks that follow, the
health protocols are expected to be available for selection at
certain other Marriott branded hotels throughout the United States.
Optional health protocols for meeting professionals to consider
include:
- Self-administered COVID-19 tests taken by the guest prior to
travel
- COVID-19 testing administered by a third-party testing provider
on site at the hotel
- Daily and/or pre-arrival health screening questions via a
dedicated mobile application
- Daily temperature checks to enter the event area
Marriott introduced its Global Cleanliness Council and
Commitment to Clean earlier this year. The new health options will
supplement existing protocols and features already in place at
Marriott hotels in the United
States, including guest and associate face covering
requirements, social distancing policies, reduced seating capacity
for meetings, frequent cleaning of high-touch areas, hand
sanitizing stations throughout the hotel, mobile technology and
hybrid meeting options.
"These new health protocols provide options for meeting
professionals as they plan and host meetings, conferences, and
events," said Tammy Routh, Senior
Vice President, Global Sales Organization for Marriott
International. "Building upon the work of our Global
Cleanliness Council, we engaged industry-leading experts and
through a thorough review process, identified third party providers
capable of offering the health protocols that meeting professionals
want and need for future events."
In August, Marriott announced digital content and best
practices to help meeting professionals execute future events. In
November, the first in a global series of hybrid virtual and
in-person events was held in Virginia, demonstrating how to Connect with
Confidence. The event showcased Marriott's reimagined processes and
meetings spaces, while reinforcing the company's commitment to help
meeting professionals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information and resources related to the enhanced
meeting and event offerings, visit
www.marriottbonvoyevents.com.
About Marriott International
Marriott
International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a
portfolio of more than 7,500 properties under 30 leading brands
spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and
franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all
around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoyâ„¢, its
highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit
our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company
news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect
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