Feb 10, 2017, 3:05 pm
Should GLBT SPG fans be worried about Marriott?
Jul 23, 2017, 9:45 am
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Celebrate the Ongoing Parade of Pride Festivities Through October
Marriott press release:
http://news.marriott.com/2017/06/cel...ities-october/
"While June marks the official LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrations continue throughout the year in cities across the U.S., Latin America and Canada. Marriott International recently sponsored the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC through its #LoveTravels initiatives; hotels in Mexico City, Guadalajara and São Paulo had rainbow illuminations to celebrate Pride; and hotels in Toronto, Canada celebrated during Pride Toronto. Hotels will continue to celebrate the LGBTQ community through participation in some of this year’s upcoming Pride activations.
These 10 vibrant destinations have night parades and street festivals to celebratory hotel packages:
* San Diego, CA: July 14-16, Westin San Diego
* Vancouver, Canada: August 6, Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites
* Montréal, Canada: August 10-20, Springhill Suites Old Montreal
* Chicago, IL: August 12-13, Westin Chicago River North & Renaissance Chicago
* Austin, TX: August 18-26, Element Austin Downtown
* Charlotte, NC: August 26-27, Charlotte Marriott City Center
* Dallas, TX: September 16, Dallas Marriott City Center
* Atlanta, GA: October 13-15, W Atlanta Midtown
* Orlando, FL: October 14, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection
* Las Vegas, NV: October 20, SLS Las Vegas
(Sharon's note: more details re: activities, etc, can be found in the press release link)
"Launched in 2014, #LoveTravels brings to life Marriott’s longstanding commitment to ensuring every person is valued and welcomed whenever they enter the doors of its hotels. It serves as a platform for sharing diverse perspectives on the importance of travel, including those of Jason Collins, Geena Rocero, Tim Howard Angela Simmons, Diane Guerrero and Diego Boneta. The cornerstone of Marriott’s culture is its ‘put people first’ philosophy coupled with its belief that everyone deserves a welcome. Just weeks before marriage equality became the law of the land nationwide, #LoveTravels hosted the wedding of George Carrancho and Sean Franklin in Washington, DC’s Capital Pride Parade, with TV personality Ross Mathews as officiant. The campaign has also raised donations for recent immigrants at the Open Arms Community Center in South Florida."
Marriott press release:
http://news.marriott.com/2017/06/cel...ities-october/
"While June marks the official LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrations continue throughout the year in cities across the U.S., Latin America and Canada. Marriott International recently sponsored the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC through its #LoveTravels initiatives; hotels in Mexico City, Guadalajara and São Paulo had rainbow illuminations to celebrate Pride; and hotels in Toronto, Canada celebrated during Pride Toronto. Hotels will continue to celebrate the LGBTQ community through participation in some of this year’s upcoming Pride activations.
These 10 vibrant destinations have night parades and street festivals to celebratory hotel packages:
* San Diego, CA: July 14-16, Westin San Diego
* Vancouver, Canada: August 6, Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites
* Montréal, Canada: August 10-20, Springhill Suites Old Montreal
* Chicago, IL: August 12-13, Westin Chicago River North & Renaissance Chicago
* Austin, TX: August 18-26, Element Austin Downtown
* Charlotte, NC: August 26-27, Charlotte Marriott City Center
* Dallas, TX: September 16, Dallas Marriott City Center
* Atlanta, GA: October 13-15, W Atlanta Midtown
* Orlando, FL: October 14, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection
* Las Vegas, NV: October 20, SLS Las Vegas
(Sharon's note: more details re: activities, etc, can be found in the press release link)
"Launched in 2014, #LoveTravels brings to life Marriott’s longstanding commitment to ensuring every person is valued and welcomed whenever they enter the doors of its hotels. It serves as a platform for sharing diverse perspectives on the importance of travel, including those of Jason Collins, Geena Rocero, Tim Howard Angela Simmons, Diane Guerrero and Diego Boneta. The cornerstone of Marriott’s culture is its ‘put people first’ philosophy coupled with its belief that everyone deserves a welcome. Just weeks before marriage equality became the law of the land nationwide, #LoveTravels hosted the wedding of George Carrancho and Sean Franklin in Washington, DC’s Capital Pride Parade, with TV personality Ross Mathews as officiant. The campaign has also raised donations for recent immigrants at the Open Arms Community Center in South Florida."
Jul 23, 2017, 11:39 am
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Wondering if Marriott is somehow homophobic or transphobic because of a placement of a Mormon Bible or Mormon ownership is legitimate, of course...until you realize that most Marriott hotels are not managed or owned by Marriott. The front line employees of those hotels then aren't as "controlled" by the supppsedly worrisome Marriott ownership. As if any big corporation can control so may employees. Regardless of policy.
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The premise itself is prejudicial, based on fear of a Mormon owner Marriott corporation rather than the non-Mormon owned Starwood corporation.
Hence, logic has gone out the window. Replaced largely with fear and prejudice. The LGBT community is so accustomed to being the victim of fear and prejudice that its members aren't always good at recognizing when they might suffer from the same vices.
Jul 25, 2017, 10:13 am
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W Amsterdam has an exclusive offer for SPG members during the annual Gay Pride celebration (4-6 August) in Amsterdam.
You will get exclusive access to catch a ride on the W Hotels boat during the parade and enjoy DJ entertainment and cocktails while you cruise along the canals of Amsterdam.
The W Amsterdam Hotels Gay Pride Canal Float experience includes:
* Access for two (2) to ride on the W Hotels canal float during the Amsterdam Gay Pride celebration on Saturday, 5 August 2017, including bites and drinks
* Includes two (2) nights at W Amsterdam, checking in Friday, 4 August 2017, and checking out Sunday, 6 August 2017
* Daily breakfast for two (2)
* Transportation for two (2) to and from Schiphol Airport
* Transportation for two (2) to and from the boat
* Garment by famous fashion designers MaryMe-JimmyPaul
* Access to Exclusive Night Club Mad Fox including a table plus a bottle of Champagne
Sign in now to bid on this fabulous Gay Pride package and experience the world’s amazing pride in style.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
[email protected]
You will get exclusive access to catch a ride on the W Hotels boat during the parade and enjoy DJ entertainment and cocktails while you cruise along the canals of Amsterdam.
The W Amsterdam Hotels Gay Pride Canal Float experience includes:
* Access for two (2) to ride on the W Hotels canal float during the Amsterdam Gay Pride celebration on Saturday, 5 August 2017, including bites and drinks
* Includes two (2) nights at W Amsterdam, checking in Friday, 4 August 2017, and checking out Sunday, 6 August 2017
* Daily breakfast for two (2)
* Transportation for two (2) to and from Schiphol Airport
* Transportation for two (2) to and from the boat
* Garment by famous fashion designers MaryMe-JimmyPaul
* Access to Exclusive Night Club Mad Fox including a table plus a bottle of Champagne
Sign in now to bid on this fabulous Gay Pride package and experience the world’s amazing pride in style.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
[email protected]
Jul 25, 2017, 10:21 am
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That's called discussion--not kowtowing to the assumption you presented. This has nothing to do with approval.
If you're not prepared for different opinions or to challenges to the premise of your question, then one wonders why you posted the question in the first place.
Looking for validation while not being open to contrary opinions is what characterizes the rightwing and the Trump administration. It should never characterize a freethinking discussion by people who consider themselves liberal.
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Jul 25, 2017, 6:01 pm
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Your original thread post and thread title asks a question in a public forum. I merely answered it and challenged the underlying premise of your question.
That's called discussion--not kowtowing to the assumption you presented. This has nothing to do with approval.
If you're not prepared for different opinions or to challenges to the premise of your question, then one wonders why you posted the question in the first place.
Looking for validation while not being open to contrary opinions is what characterizes the rightwing and the Trump administration. It should never characterize a freethinking discussion by people who consider themselves liberal.
That's called discussion--not kowtowing to the assumption you presented. This has nothing to do with approval.
If you're not prepared for different opinions or to challenges to the premise of your question, then one wonders why you posted the question in the first place.
Looking for validation while not being open to contrary opinions is what characterizes the rightwing and the Trump administration. It should never characterize a freethinking discussion by people who consider themselves liberal.