If you plan events, there’s something you should know. Marriott hotels are transitioning to a totally smoke-free facility. This is the industry’s largest move to a smoke-free environment that includes all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and employee work areas. Every hotel and unit under the Marriott brand including Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn, TownePlace Suites and Marriott ExecuStay has begun the transition phase that will take full effect October 16, 2006.

How can you help prepare your clients, members, employees and event attendees?

• Notify them in advance so they are well aware of the new policy.
• Existing reservations with guaranteed smoking rooms will be honored on a first-come, first served basis, but only until October 16th.
• New reservations booking before the effective date will not have a smoking option.

You can read more about their new policy including frequently asked questions at this link on their website.

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