Newspaper Delivery Changes
Apr 14, 2009, 11:19 am
#31
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"We want to give guests the choice of whether they want a newspaper or not," says Chairman and CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr. "I visit more than 250 hotels a year, and more often than not, I'm stepping over unclaimed newspapers as I walk down the hallway. This new program is more guest-focused."
Which, of course, proves nothing if Mr. M is walking the halls at 8:30 a.m. before many guests have collected their papers. The only truly accurate way to tell is to survey your housekeeping staff. This is basically a cheap excuse for MR to cut bennies
Which, of course, proves nothing if Mr. M is walking the halls at 8:30 a.m. before many guests have collected their papers. The only truly accurate way to tell is to survey your housekeeping staff. This is basically a cheap excuse for MR to cut bennies
Apr 14, 2009, 1:53 pm
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Apr 14, 2009, 1:56 pm
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"We want to give guests the choice of whether they want a newspaper or not," says Chairman and CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr. "I visit more than 250 hotels a year, and more often than not, I'm stepping over unclaimed newspapers as I walk down the hallway. This new program is more guest-focused."
Which, of course, proves nothing if Mr. M is walking the halls at 8:30 a.m. before many guests have collected their papers. The only truly accurate way to tell is to survey your housekeeping staff. This is basically a cheap excuse for MR to cut bennies
Which, of course, proves nothing if Mr. M is walking the halls at 8:30 a.m. before many guests have collected their papers. The only truly accurate way to tell is to survey your housekeeping staff. This is basically a cheap excuse for MR to cut bennies
Apr 14, 2009, 3:14 pm
#37
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Well, I for one enjoy my USA Today every single stay. And believe it or not, it's definitely a factor as I decide where my business goes.
I switched to Marriott last summer from Hilton, and now I'm regretting doing it. I hate switching back so soon, but maybe it's time to go back to Hilton for my 60+ nights per year.
I switched to Marriott last summer from Hilton, and now I'm regretting doing it. I hate switching back so soon, but maybe it's time to go back to Hilton for my 60+ nights per year.
Apr 14, 2009, 3:30 pm
#38
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Sure... Last year they stopped delivering it to the door and only had a few copies at the Breakfast room.
Apr 14, 2009, 7:11 pm
#40
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When traveling with your families, I hope that you also use such situations as teachable moments. Self-importance and -entitlement are complex traits and best learned by real-life examples.
Apr 14, 2009, 7:19 pm
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Apr 15, 2009, 12:04 am
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Apr 15, 2009, 4:45 am
#44
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What Marriott should said is to help put newspapers out of business and reduce global warming we have decided to reduce the number of papers we give out. 
But seriously for me this is no big deal.
But seriously for me this is no big deal.
Apr 15, 2009, 4:52 am
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The Q is, will we get 75 cent credit automatically when selecting 'no newspaper'?