Starwood hotels switching from Coke to Pepsi products as a result of Marriott merger
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I find the opposite - Coke tastes too sweet. Of important notice is US coke uses corn syrup, which it does not in e.g. Europe. This makes Coke taste dissimilar depending on where you are.
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I don't really order carbonated beverages or use the vending machines at properties, but it's fascinating to see how this can be a polarizing "issue".
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I was discussing this with a colleague, who came up with this explanation of the difference between the two :
“Coke is to Pepsi, as Starwood is to Marriott”.
“Coke is to Pepsi, as Starwood is to Marriott”.
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Good one. You could also replace the Coke/Pepsi combo with butter/margarine and it would still work as a fair comparison.
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Maybe so, yet the local stuff has a difference in energy, too.
Pepsi, 100ml
Pepsi, 100ml
- 11g carbohydrates, of which 11g sugar
- 174kJ/41 kcal energy
- 10,6g carbohydrates, of which 10.6g sugar
- 180kJ/42 kcal energy
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Regarding geographically based taste differences, remember, too, that water tastes different in different places.
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Getting pushed to switch
I am a decision maker for travel contracts with our airline and hotel partners at my company. I am starting to see the switch more at international properties includes the Park Tower in Buenos Aires last weekend and Paris this week. Also starting to hear a lot of complaints from other travelers in the company since we were mostly legacy SPG. Hilton was our #2 . I don't know how much exclusivity is in their contracts to carry only Pepsi. Pretty sure Delta has a exclusivity contract with Coke, obviously why. There isn't much difference anymore now that SPG is getting downgraded across the board to Marriott's standards. Since Hilton was our #2 , they may be getting our business over something silly as drink choice but its a big deal with our travelers. We start writing out RFPs next month...
Who orders a Jack and Pepsi? The other airlines manage to carry both so it's important to them. Not saying they need to only carry Coke but some people do have a strong preference. Me included.
Marriott, I would run this by your marketing guys instead of sticking to an old 25 year grudge. Get over it.
Who orders a Jack and Pepsi? The other airlines manage to carry both so it's important to them. Not saying they need to only carry Coke but some people do have a strong preference. Me included.
Marriott, I would run this by your marketing guys instead of sticking to an old 25 year grudge. Get over it.
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From Loyalty Lobby : Coke out at Starwood
Personally okay with this. Made my peace with the Coke vs. Pepsi war a long time okay and will drink either - especially if it's diet and cherry flavour.
Personally okay with this. Made my peace with the Coke vs. Pepsi war a long time okay and will drink either - especially if it's diet and cherry flavour.