This is a continuation of the pilot program they did in London (and expanded to other countries). Some of the Tribute Portfolio homes in London looked lovely. For those who don't have WSJ subscription, here's the Marriott press release from yesterday:
https://news.marriott.com/2019/04/ma...r-100-markets/
"Homes & Villas by Marriott International Features Over 2,000 Highly-Curated Homes in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, All Participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
Marriott’s expansion into home rentals was developed as a result of the 2018 pilot under the brand extension Tribute Portfolio Homes. Of the guests who booked a home during the pilot, which was only available in select European cities, nearly 90 percent were members of Marriott Bonvoy and over three-quarters were traveling for leisure with family and friends. During the pilot, the average guest stay was more than triple the typical hotel stay.
Starting next week, we expect travelers can search and book homes on the Homes & Villas by Marriott International site –
www.homesandvillasbymarriott.com. At that time, travelers searching on Marriott.com for accommodations for three-plus nights in markets where home inventory exists will see links to Homes & Villas by Marriott International, promoting home rentals as an offering to meet their needs. Marriott is in the process of determining how it will sell Homes & Villas by Marriott International through other channels, including the Marriott Bonvoy app and travel advisors, and will provide an update in the near future."
Cheers.