The Oaklandside3 days agoEast Bay (California)Oakland Marriott hotel workers say contract negotiations have stalledMarriott City Center workers staged a walkout to demand contract negotiations after 50 days of inaction from management. [ more ]
InsideHook1 month agoStartup companiesMarriott and Sonder Announce Wide-Ranging PartnershipMarriott and Sonder's partnership merges hotel and rental offerings, showcasing a shift towards a more integrated hospitality industry. [ more ]
Skift8 months agoMarketingTop Hotel Brands Ranked by U.S. TV Ad SpendingHilton led in TV ad spending last year Hotel groups spent $173 million on national TV ads last year [ more ]
sfist.com8 months agoSan FranciscoGuest at SF Marriott Last Summer Sues Over Alleged Attack By Homeless PersonA man has filed a lawsuit against Marriott for negligence after allegedly being assaulted by a homeless person on hotel property. The lawsuit claims that the hotel was negligent in its security for allowing the attack to happen. If successful, the lawsuit could have broad implications for hotels and businesses in urban areas and their security measures. [ more ]
Databreaches10 months agoPrivacy professionalsA Hacker Faked His Own Death-Then Claimed To Have Sold Marriott Customer Data To Russians, FBI SaysA hacker reportedly sold access to the personal data of Marriott hotel customers on a Russian forum. The hacker also allegedly hacked into U.S. state death certificate registration agencies. [ more ]