There’s been a reshuffle of some of Marriott’s big cheeses. As in executives – not the gouda or camembert types.

This week’s Hotel Wrap is a bit like an Allen’s Party Mix, in that it’s got everything from new properties and wellness series, to agent-focused initiatives and some not-so-good quarterly results.

What started as a headache for Marriott’s boss amid the COVID-19 crisis has turned into a migraine following this unfortunate news.

Keen for some uplifting hospitality news? Take the elevator up to this week’s Hotel Wrap.

Companies and individuals continue to rally behind Australia in our time of need. Here’s our latest update on what’s being done.

Much like the waistline of Travel Weekly’s editor (thanks to some early office Christmas gifts), Marriott’s presence is set to expand significantly.

The world’s biggest hotel group is set to get even bigger, thanks to a fresh acquisition.

In an industry first, Marriott will use Expedia as its exclusive distributor of wholesale rates, availability and content.

A Marriott staffer’s planned mass shooting, which he told fellow employees about, has been foiled by local police thanks to the hotel’s general manager.

This edition of FOTW is filled with appointments of GMs, BDMs, and ECPs, FYI.

It looks like the hotel giant’s young and funky fresh brands are the new flavour of the week. And yes, we apologise profusely for using the term “funky fresh”.

After venting his frustration, tongue-in-cheek via Twitter, an actor has inadvertently exposed a hotel giant of illegally charging GST at one of its properties.