Marriott Hotels launched a partnership with TED, the nonprofit known for short talks given by top leaders and thinkers. Hotel guests will now be able to access thought-provoking and inspirational content through in-room entertainment and when logging on to Wi-Fi on-property beginning this fall.
“At Marriott Hotels, everything we do is guided by our belief that travel expands the mind and triggers new and creative ways of thinking. We know that travelers today look for more in a hotel and we are bringing to life new innovations that help elevate guests’ stays to memorable experiences,” said Matthew Carroll, vice president and global brand manager of Marriott Hotels. “TED content does not only entertain, but educates and engages on topics that are relevant to our guests. Together we are delivering a series of original content, events and experiences that will spark travelers’ creativity and inspire new perspectives.”
The content, themes that are topical and relevant to guests, including curiosity, innovation, travel and entrepreneurship, will be curated by TED and updated each quarter. Videos will also be released on the brand’s social media channels. For corporate groups and on-property meetings, Marriott event experts will feature an Inspirational Menu of TED assets.
Through the partnership, Marriott Hotels will also host a series of five global TED Talks Fellows salons in Seattle, London, Dubai, Bangkok and Santiago throughout 2016 and into 2017.