Starwood hotels switching from Coke to Pepsi products as a result of Marriott merger
Apr 6, 2018, 9:08 pm
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I did spy Schweppes products in Bangkok Marquis Queen's Park, however without a decent bourbon/whiskey the ginger ale remained in the fridge (Evan Williams? no thanks). The takeaway is that the stock is not solely Pepsi, it's just devoid of Coke, at least there (and I think Westin).
Apr 8, 2018, 5:07 pm
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I did spy Schweppes products in Bangkok Marquis Queen's Park, however without a decent bourbon/whiskey the ginger ale remained in the fridge (Evan Williams? no thanks). The takeaway is that the stock is not solely Pepsi, it's just devoid of Coke, at least there (and I think Westin).
Apr 8, 2018, 5:34 pm
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Apr 9, 2018, 2:35 am
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Just finished three nights at SGS. For regular guests, the hotel has always (well, for many years) stocked the room's refrigerator with the guest's preferences. That hasn't changed, at least not yet. My refrigerator had Coke, San Pellegrino and Asahi, as usual.
Jun 8, 2018, 11:33 pm
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Even in the lounge at the Westin Grand München ( Munich ) no more coca cola, fanta, sprite. There is not even bottled water anymore...
Only pepsi, mirinda, 7 up and water out of the machine...
Only pepsi, mirinda, 7 up and water out of the machine...
Jun 10, 2018, 9:15 am
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Same at the Sheraton Suites in Alexandria, VA. The drinks machine offers Pepsi products and now lacks club soda and ginger ale. It offers plain water.
How can a hotel have a club lounge and no longer offer club soda?
Jun 10, 2018, 10:58 pm
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Diet Pepsi in particular is disgusting. Only Pepsi products at the bar at the Westin Prince Toronto though Coke products were available at the gift shop.
I think this photo says it all:
I think this photo says it all:
Jun 11, 2018, 4:42 pm
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Pepsi v Coke
Isn’t Coca Cola #1 and Pepsi #2 worldwide? Just about sums up moving from Starwood to Marriott (although not sure if they were ever #2 with their program).
My travel partners are in a conspicuous race to the bottom (American Airlines being the other one whose suitor ruined the company’s customer service).
My travel partners are in a conspicuous race to the bottom (American Airlines being the other one whose suitor ruined the company’s customer service).
Jun 11, 2018, 4:50 pm
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I wouldn't call it "folklore...." Coke said no to a large (for the time) loan on favorable terms. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archi...=.70b7ddc4849b
Marriott, btw, began as an A&W root beer stand. No caffeine, as befitting the Mormon family.
So, when/if they buy this final product from my company, I’ll consider buying from them.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:34 pm
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