Starwood hotels switching from Coke to Pepsi products as a result of Marriott merger
Jun 13, 2018, 10:08 am
#108
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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.
Jun 13, 2018, 3:50 pm
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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".
Jun 14, 2018, 4:35 am
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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”.
Jun 15, 2018, 8:54 am
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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.
Jun 15, 2018, 11:14 pm
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Jun 16, 2018, 3:57 am
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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
Jun 16, 2018, 3:25 pm
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Jun 16, 2018, 7:43 pm
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Jun 16, 2018, 10:00 pm
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Regarding geographically based taste differences, remember, too, that water tastes different in different places.
Jun 17, 2018, 4:02 am
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Sep 2, 2018, 12:00 pm
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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.
Sep 3, 2018, 7:11 am
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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.