@Julie McCoy
From an email my wife received, she works in HR for Marriott
Today marks the exciting launch of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, the company’s global expansion into home rentals. We now offer our guests access to more than 2,000 premium and luxury homes and villas in over 100 destinations across the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with each property offering the space and amenities of a home, backed by the trusted Marriott International brand.
As one of our C.O.R.E priorities, Expansion is at the heart of what our Homes & Villas by Marriott International announcement is all about. This offering enables us to meet the diverse needs of our customers, while keeping pace with the changing competitive landscape. What started out as a pilot of 200 homes in London, Lisbon, Barcelona, and Rome in April 2018 with Tribute Portfolio Homes is now a global offering providing guests with what no other competitor does today – commitment to quality, consistency, service, standards and compliance.
With Homes & Villas by Marriott International, guests won’t need to scroll through hundreds of properties to find the one that is truly exceptional; they know they’ll receive a high-quality and consistent home rental experience with luxury and premium properties that have been hand selected, each meeting rigorous design as well as safety and security standards. This collection of properties includes private beach villas, countryside cabins, and stone castles as well as urban residences and lofts.
Just like in our hotels, we will strive to make our guests’ stays as stress-free as possible, offering 24-hour check-in, high-speed Wi-Fi, and premium amenities, helping set the stage for our guests to create special, lasting memories with family and friends.
Most importantly, our more than 125 million Marriott Bonvoy members have the ability to earn and redeem points for their stay. Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s premier travel loyalty program and through Homes & Villas by Marriott International, we will continue to offer even more exciting and amazing benefits to attract and retain our growing membership for all their travel needs.
Today’s announcement is just the beginning of what’s to come.
It takes a tremendous amount of work to launch an initiative like this. Please join us in congratulating our newly named Vice President, Homes & Villas by Marriott International, Jennifer Hsieh and her dedicated team on reaching this moment. They are bringing another form of good travel to our guests and we couldn’t be more excited.