Marriott International has launched a new Work Anywhere program to help business travellers get work done no matter where they are in their lives.

Marriott Bonvoy’s new Day Pass, Stay Pass and Play Pass packages have been designed as flexible options whether guests are seeking a one day stay from early morning into the evening, an extended overnight stay with early morning check-in and evening checkout, or a multi-day work and leisure destination getaway.

Recent research indicated both Marriott Bonvoy members and non-members would consider working from a hotel guest room to address their current realities, which include the desire to break up the day-to-day monotony; not having a dedicated workspace environment, and feeling claustrophobic in small apartments; not having a boundary between work and personal life, especially for families managing remote learning for kids; the inability to focus and work uninterrupted on important presentations, projects and meetings; and competing for insufficient Wi-Fi.

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The Work Anywhere Day Pass, Stay Pass, and Play Pass packages were created with input from consumers, hotel operations, and corporate partners. Consumers expressed what is important to them in considering a hotel guest room as their workspace, with factors including fast and reliable Wi-Fi and technology; clean and disinfected places to work; ample desk space with a comfortable chair and plenty of nearby electrical outlets; modern spaces with a view and natural light; peace and quiet with no distractions; access to coffee, bottled water, and food; and access to hotel perks like a gym and pool.

“Working remotely doesn’t necessarily have to mean working from home, where blurred lines between personal and professional lives can create distractions and stress,” says Stephanie Linnartz, Group President – Consumer Operations, Technology & Emerging Businesses, Marriott International. “We are inviting guests to work anywhere with Marriott Bonvoy to help them be more productive and achieve a better work/life balance by reimagining our hotel rooms as local remote workspaces for our customers. By providing flexible booking options, our loyalty members and guests have a familiar alternative when choosing where to work.”

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The Day Pass is a new offering that makes hotel rooms a worker’s office for the day, from 6 am check in to 6 pm check out. Guests are provided easy access to enhanced (where applicable) Wi-Fi, food and drinks, and additional spaces in the hotel. Additionally, guests are free to access the on-property business facilities such as printing, fax, and scanning equipment, wherever available, and depending on brand. Marriott Bonvoy members will receive a complimentary welcome amenity of healthy snacks, gift shop discounts, and lounge access where available for those with Platinum, Titanium, or Ambassador Elite status and they will earn points on eligible hotel charges.

This package is currently being offered in select hotels in Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas, New York, Toronto, London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong, with planned expansion in Europe, Middle East, and Latin America.

The Stay Pass combines a Day Pass for work with an overnight stay and is designed to marry the benefits of a hotel stay with the convenience to be productive and make the most of the workday, with early check-in at 6 am and late checkout at 6 pm the day of departure. In addition to all the amenities included in Day Pass, guests may take advantage of hotel amenities, whether a quick swim or a workout, in markets where regulations allow. Guests can also enjoy free breakfast and complimentary evening cocktails, wherever available.

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Finally, the Play Pass is for those seeking to work while also getting away – even with family. Available in participating luxury and resort locations worldwide, Play Pass recognizes that consumers currently have much more flexibility to travel, work, and engage in school from anywhere they want. Increasingly, consumers are choosing to escape the confines of their home office or work desk and travel while making the most of work and play time too. With Play Pass, guests enjoy a business concierge, supervised kids’ activities, preferred office/study spaces, along with curated experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Play Pass is currently available in many locations including properties in Bali, Venice, Hawaii, Florida, California, Arizona, Cancun, Rio de Janeiro, Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), Limassol (Cyprus), Koh Samui (Thailand), and Marabella and Tenerife (Spain).

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