Marriott International President and Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson shared this update with associates on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis on the company’s business and the steps the company is taking to respond to it.To see the very latest information about Marriott International’s engagement in Bethesda, MD, stay tuned to Earlier today, I shared with Marriott International associates an update on the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on our business and the steps we’re taking to respond to it. Empty malls are getting some surprising new tenants© tupungato / iStock Editorial / Getty Images PlusHe affirms that prior to guests’ arrival and throughout their stays, the company is implementing the latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and government and local health agencies at its destinations, and staying abreast of all new developments related to COVID-19 to inform protocols at its properties.
Arne Sorenson Video Update on Face Coverings July 20, 2020 Link to Facebook Page.
Below we are focusing on some examples of great leadership, some big, some small, from people who peered into the liminal abyss and took a stand.While the current news is grim, his message was not: Plain-spoken, honest, transparent, detailed, tone-appropriate, and empathetic—all the things that help people feel less out of control.
Of course, these aren't normal circumstances.As Marriott's CEO Arne Sorenson points out in a video to his employees, which was released on Twitter, the … U.S. Travel Calls on Senate to Pass Relief Bill as Economy Loses Staggering $2 Billion per DayAs the first news aggregate for the hotel industry, Hotel-Online is the industry’s must-read daily news source for everything hotel curated for busy professionals.
While the rituals may differ, he believed the awareness of the liminal to be universal.“I know that we as a global community will come through to the other side, and when we do, our guests will be eager to travel this beautiful world again,” he said, visibly emotional. The world's largest hotel company, Marriott International, is no exception, as a video released last week by CEO Arne Sorenson makes clear. Through Marriott Bonvoy’s Giving Platform, you can donate your Marriott Bonvoy points to relief organizations that are active in COVID-19 responses around the world and that Marriott is also supporting, including the American Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UNICEF and World Central Kitchen.It’s been three weeks since I last communicated with you about the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on our business. Message From Arne Sorenson, Marriott CEO: Our Continued Efforts: We Will Travel Again By Elizabeth Vogan | 2020-04-10T06:11:39-04:00 April 8th, 2020 | Marriott | April 08, 2020 Message From Arne Sorenson, Marriott CEO: Our Continued Efforts: We Will Travel Again By Elizabeth Vogan | 2020-04-10T06:11:39-04:00 April 8th, 2020 | Marriott | April 08, 2020 Even small daily rites, like coffee talks after staff meetings or pre-happy hour make-up refreshes, are sorely missed.That’s one of the many things that hit my ear when I watched undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancerI learned a new word over the disorienting pause that now passes for a weekend. “These are the constants of social life, to which have been added particular and temporary events such as pregnancy, illnesses, dangers, journeys, etc.,” he wrote in But being stuck in the middle is confusing stuff.The company is in the thick of the middle of the bad news.
Like many chief executives, the company he runs is now in a tough spot.
That’s one of the many things that hit my ear when I watched Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson’s video message to employees, posted to … Specific steps we are taking as a company can be found on our “Today, we are updating our policy to provide our customers the most flexibility we can offer during these challenging times,” Sorenson said.Issued as much to provide concrete, pertinent information and to instill consumer confidence in a social climate that’s creeping towards hysteria, Sorenson’s statement addresses potential concerns that might arise when booking, preparing for or conducting a Marriott hotel stay.
We know that when you get back in the air and on the road, your points and status will be important to you. Link to LinkedIn Page.
“This is the most difficult video message we have ever pulled together,” he says. Guests making new individual reservations now through April 30 may also be changed or canceled at no charge up to 24 hours prior to their scheduled arrival date.“Daily, our hotels around the world are working to ensure that they meet the latest guidance from the CDC and WHO on hygiene and cleaning.
What we’re facing is daunting, but I am heartened by the moments of triumph in everyday acts of courage, humanity and love.
In most markets, business is running 75% below normal levels, he said, and there will be more global hotel closings and/or service reductions to come.Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours.He begins by acknowledging anyone dealing with coronavirus as a patient, parent, family member, or friend, before he addresses the reality of their shared situation.
Arne Sorenson Video Update on Face Coverings July 20, 2020 Link to Facebook Page.
Below we are focusing on some examples of great leadership, some big, some small, from people who peered into the liminal abyss and took a stand.While the current news is grim, his message was not: Plain-spoken, honest, transparent, detailed, tone-appropriate, and empathetic—all the things that help people feel less out of control.
Of course, these aren't normal circumstances.As Marriott's CEO Arne Sorenson points out in a video to his employees, which was released on Twitter, the … U.S. Travel Calls on Senate to Pass Relief Bill as Economy Loses Staggering $2 Billion per DayAs the first news aggregate for the hotel industry, Hotel-Online is the industry’s must-read daily news source for everything hotel curated for busy professionals.
While the rituals may differ, he believed the awareness of the liminal to be universal.“I know that we as a global community will come through to the other side, and when we do, our guests will be eager to travel this beautiful world again,” he said, visibly emotional. The world's largest hotel company, Marriott International, is no exception, as a video released last week by CEO Arne Sorenson makes clear. Through Marriott Bonvoy’s Giving Platform, you can donate your Marriott Bonvoy points to relief organizations that are active in COVID-19 responses around the world and that Marriott is also supporting, including the American Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UNICEF and World Central Kitchen.It’s been three weeks since I last communicated with you about the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on our business. Message From Arne Sorenson, Marriott CEO: Our Continued Efforts: We Will Travel Again By Elizabeth Vogan | 2020-04-10T06:11:39-04:00 April 8th, 2020 | Marriott | April 08, 2020 Message From Arne Sorenson, Marriott CEO: Our Continued Efforts: We Will Travel Again By Elizabeth Vogan | 2020-04-10T06:11:39-04:00 April 8th, 2020 | Marriott | April 08, 2020 Even small daily rites, like coffee talks after staff meetings or pre-happy hour make-up refreshes, are sorely missed.That’s one of the many things that hit my ear when I watched undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancerI learned a new word over the disorienting pause that now passes for a weekend. “These are the constants of social life, to which have been added particular and temporary events such as pregnancy, illnesses, dangers, journeys, etc.,” he wrote in But being stuck in the middle is confusing stuff.The company is in the thick of the middle of the bad news.
Like many chief executives, the company he runs is now in a tough spot.
That’s one of the many things that hit my ear when I watched Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson’s video message to employees, posted to … Specific steps we are taking as a company can be found on our “Today, we are updating our policy to provide our customers the most flexibility we can offer during these challenging times,” Sorenson said.Issued as much to provide concrete, pertinent information and to instill consumer confidence in a social climate that’s creeping towards hysteria, Sorenson’s statement addresses potential concerns that might arise when booking, preparing for or conducting a Marriott hotel stay.
We know that when you get back in the air and on the road, your points and status will be important to you. Link to LinkedIn Page.
“This is the most difficult video message we have ever pulled together,” he says. Guests making new individual reservations now through April 30 may also be changed or canceled at no charge up to 24 hours prior to their scheduled arrival date.“Daily, our hotels around the world are working to ensure that they meet the latest guidance from the CDC and WHO on hygiene and cleaning.
What we’re facing is daunting, but I am heartened by the moments of triumph in everyday acts of courage, humanity and love.
In most markets, business is running 75% below normal levels, he said, and there will be more global hotel closings and/or service reductions to come.Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours.He begins by acknowledging anyone dealing with coronavirus as a patient, parent, family member, or friend, before he addresses the reality of their shared situation.