Courtyard marks 1,000th hotel milestone WITH global celebrations
Courtyard by Marriott,
the world’s 8th largest hospitality brand* reaches its 1,000 hotel
milestone and celebrates on a global scale. Customer events during a six week period will
kick off today with the grand opening of the Courtyard
by Marriott Agra in India. The pinnacle
of the festivities will be on March 31 when the Courtyard Walla Walla,
Washington, USA, will be designated as the 1,000th hotel. On that
same day, all Marriott Rewards guests checking into any Courtyard worldwide
will receive 1,000 points as the brand’s milestone gift, an estimated 50
million points.
“We are extremely proud of how far Courtyard has
come. By listening to our customers over the past 30 years we have been able to
continually evolve to meet their needs,” said Callette Nielsen, vice president
and global brand manager, Courtyard. “Our global expansion and robust pipeline
is proof that we provide the experience that travelers want. That is why it is
important to share our success with them.”
Courtyard
by Marriott debuts in Agra, the City of Love
Kicking off the
celebration, is the newest jewel in Marriott International’s crown in India Courtyard by Marriott Agra. Located in the beautiful city of
Agra, home to the world renowned “Taj Mahal”, one of the Seven Wonders of the
World, Courtyard by Marriott Agra is the 12th property for the brand
in India. The hotel aspires to be a preferred getaway destination offering
Indian hospitality with an international flair.
With
the Taj Mahal in walking distance, Courtyard by Marriott Agra boasts the
largest suite inventory in the city - ideal for long stay business or leisure
alike. The elegantly structured architecture with 189 well-appointed guest
rooms and 18 exquisite suites are designed to anticipate guests' basic
needs—functionality, safety, consistency, comfort and value—providing a warm,
sophisticated environment and a variety of options including state-of-the-art
amenities, wonderful views of the landscaped gardens or the pool, recreation
and wellness facilities that allow guests to stay connected, productive and
refreshed during their stay.
Mr.
Rajeev Menon, Area Vice President, South-Asia, Marriott International commented,
“Agra is a significant tourist and business destination for expats and
corporates alike. The Courtyard by Marriott Agra has been launched, keeping in
mind the needs of such travellers.” He further adds, “All our properties in
India are market leaders in their operative segments, we aim for nothing less
with the Courtyard by Marriott Agra as well. This property is also testimony of
our vision for the brand Courtyard by Marriott and its standards of excellence.
With this launch, Marriott International is now present in the Golden Triangle,
with hotels in Delhi NCR, Jaipur and Agra.”
Sharing
his thoughts, Mr. Vishal Bharti, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Agra
said, “The opening of Courtyard by Marriott Agra marks our entry into one of
the most important leisure cities in India.” He further adds, “Agra being one
of the most important tourist destinations in North India, we are excited to
offer business and leisure traveller’s the best in class customer service,
where every guest experience will be curated to perfection.”
The
hotel also offers large conference and banquet facilities, with more than
30,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor banquet space, which can accommodate up to
1200 guests. Magnificent lawn and extensive banqueting spaces make a
perfect setting for social or business engagements. An on-site events team will ensure flawless coordination and execution,
be it a lavish wedding or social event.
Guests are invited to explore three unique
restaurants on property. MoMo Cafe,
a chic all day dining restaurant which is contemporary, warm, welcoming and
offers a gastronomic à la carte and the largest buffet spread in Agra, with a
menu featuring fresh ingredients and international flavors. MoMo 2 Go,
the coffee shop certifies the best bakery in town while MoMo To You, a
round-the-clock in-room dining menu offers guests the option of dining in the
comfort of their rooms. Onyx Bar at the hotel serves a selection
of spirits, wines and cocktails with delectable finger-foods to go, giving our
patrons and guests, that perfect backdrop to just sit back and unwind, at close
of day.
The
hotel is located near popular attractions and shopping districts including the
Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb, Jama Masjid and Kinari Bazaar. Guests driving from
Delhi can also easily access the hotel from the Delhi – Agra Yamuna Expressway.
With its ideal location supported by warm, caring and personalised service,
Courtyard by Marriott, Agra endeavour’s to become the most preferred hotel for
business and leisure travellers in the city of love.
Following the festivities in Agra are other major
celebrations for the Courtyard 1,000th hotel milestone including
grand openings of Courtyard Recife Boa Viagem in Brazil marking the brand’s
first property in the country, as well as Courtyard Abu Dhabi, the first
Marriott endorsed hotel in the capital city of U.A.E. Images and global
conversation of the festivities will be shared using #Courtyard1000.
Boasting the largest global rooms pipeline in
the Marriott portfolio, more than 50 percent of which is outside of US, Courtyard
expects to be in 40 countries by summer and is in all 50 U.S. states. The brand
celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2013 and is Marriott’s second
largest revenue generator.
About
Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard
by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected,
productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’
needs for choice and control. With nearly 1,000 locations in 38 countries and
territories, Courtyard hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott
Rewards® frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or
airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information or
reservations, call the Courtyard toll-free number at 800-321-2211, visit courtyard.marriott.com, become a fan at www.facebook.com/courtyard or follow
Courtyard at www.twitter.com/ courtyardhotels.
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