Marriott to Offer Telepresence Worldwide
With Telepresence, Marriott Will Increase Small Meetings Market Share and Create New Revenue Streams
JUNE 30, 2009 - Solidifying its position as the lodging industry technology leader, Marriott International announced today it will become the first major global hotel company to offer telepresence technology in its hotels, using AT&T's fully-managed AT&T Telepresence Solution. This technology will enable Marriott to offer customers the widest array of meeting options, whether in-person, virtual or both.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
