Marriott’s New Ad Campaign Touts Its Loyalty Program in a Murky Direct Booking Future

[ad_1] Marriott International has long relied on its array of 30 brands to appeal to diverse mix of travelers. But the hotel giant increasingly would like consumers to believe its loyalty program gives them access to a surprising mix of lodging. Its marketers appear to hope that travelers will make Marriott’s mobile app their default … Read more

Ritz-Carlton Breaks the Mold in the Maldives With New Training Campus

[ad_1] Skift Take EHL Hospitality Business School believes its new center on Fari Campus could help hotels retain employees for longer with a bespoke education program. It’s certainly one way to solve the labor shortage. Matthew Parsons Marriott brand Ritz-Carlton and Patina Hotels & Resorts claim they are together pioneering a new employee training program … Read more

Boutique Hotel Brand Maisons Pariente Braves the Paris Market

[ad_1] The idea behind the family-owned boutique hotel brand, Maisons Pariente, when it launched in 2019, was to create intimate luxury hotels — each in extraordinary places. “Rather than build vacation homes, we designed homes that have everything to make you feel like you’re invited to a friend’s house,” said Kimberley Cohen, co-founder of Maisons Pariente. … Read more

Mortal Kombat 2 Filming Start Confirmed by Producer

[ad_1] Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner confirms when and where filming will take place. The film will serve as a sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat, which rebooted the film series after the critical and commercial failure of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation in 1997. The 2021 reboot film received largely mixed reviews, but performed moderately well … Read more

Marvel Isn’t Having Conversations About Replacing Jonathan Majors Following Arrest

[ad_1] Marvel Studios reportedly is not having any conversations about replacing Jonathan Majors as Kang following his arrest and assault allegations. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Marvel Studios is reportedly not having conversations about replacing Jonathan Majors … Read more

Martin Scorsese’s New Movie Receives Glowing Praise From Original Author

[ad_1] Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon receives glowing praise from original author David Grann. Based on Grann’s non-fiction book of the same name, Killers of the Flower Moon centers on a series of Osage Nation members being murdered after oil was discovered on their tribal land during the 1920s, and the subsequent investigation … Read more