Airbnb has a new rival, like Marriott International announced its expansion in long term luxury accommodation with the launch of Appartements by Marriott BonvoyTM.
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The company said it “captures growing consumer interest among families and friends looking for more space to stay, propelled by the combination of work and leisure travel, and the desire of young travelers from wider accommodation options,” according to a Nov. 9 press release. Release.
“Travellers planning vacations and extended business trips today are looking for more choice in accommodations, and the introduction of Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy addresses these trends while providing developers with a premium product. range backed by our trusted name and distribution platform,” Stephanie Linnartz, president, Marriott International, said in the statement.
The new offering will be in the upscale and luxury segments, as opposed to the hotel chain’s existing extended-stay brands.
For example, apartments will include a separate living room and bedroom, full kitchen, and in-unit washer and dryer, however, they will not provide some traditional hotel services such as food and beverages, meeting spaces, and laundry. retail, according to the statement. .
The move follows Airbnb’s announcement that it would be making changes and improvements to its reservation system. As GOBankingRates Reportedhidden charges, including cleaning and service charges, will now show up as you search.
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Changes also include prioritization of total price – instead of price per night – in the search ranking algorithm, allowing hosts to set more competitive prices, along with the launch of new pricing and discount tools; and set reasonable payment tasks.
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