BETHESDA, Md., June 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AC Hotels by
Marriott®, the modern, design-driven, lifestyle brand
from Marriott International, Inc., today announces a trailblazing
partnership with Startup Grind, the global startup community, to
educate, inspire and connect likeminded entrepreneurs. AC Hotels by
Marriott has joined forces with Startup Grind to provide today's
entrepreneurs with inspirational places to work, preferred pricing
and access to media salons and meetings spaces, as well as a
complimentary craft cocktail, etc. in a curated environment
alongside likeminded individuals.
Startup Grind, the largest independent startup community in the
world, actively educates, inspires and connects 800,000 founders in
over 200 cities. The innovative company nurtures startup
ecosystems in those cities through monthly events, media and
partnerships.
During the Startup Grind Europe Conference in London on June 15,
2016 Nigel Barker, celebrated fashion photographer,
New York Times best-selling
author, TV personality and newly appointed AC Hotels global
ambassador, provided his insight on growing a global brand during a
fireside chat on the main stage.
"Our partnership gives Startup Grind members access to inspired
spaces to collaborate in while providing our guests opportunities
to connect with creative thinkers and local entrepreneurs when
staying at AC Hotels by Marriott," says Dan
Vinh, Vice President Marketing, AC Hotels, Marriott
International. "AC Hotels is a new breed of lifestyle hotels
created for the next-generation entrepreneurial traveler,
collaborating with a pioneering brand like Startup Grind is yet
another way of supporting successful local founders, innovators,
educators and investors who share our passion for innovation on a
global scale."
"We chose to collaborate with AC Hotels as both of our cultures
nurture innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity," said
Derek Andersen, Founder and CEO,
Startup Grind. "Startup Grind inspires and connects entrepreneurs
in more than 200 cities, and our relationship with AC
Hotels provides a global footprint for our members to have access
to beautifully designed spaces, perfect for co-working, networking
or hosting frictionless meetings."
Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered for Startup Grind members to
work, connect, explore and socialize. When a private meeting area
is needed, members can book a variety of spaces, which range in
size and are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology, with
preferred pricing. To facilitate frictionless service, "Kallpods" –
wireless service buttons – are provided in the public and meetings
spaces to enable guests to immediately engage with a staff
member.
AC Hotels by Marriott recently announced plans for 22 new
design-led hotels slated to open in 2016, in destinations including
the United States, United Kingdom, Latin America and Europe. AC Hotels celebrates the beauty of
classic modern designs with its European soul and Spanish roots.
Each hotel is designed for those creative, well-traveled,
entrepreneurial spirits who are constantly on the go and who
appreciate the oasis of a well-designed hotel that allows them to
welcome moments of tranquility, be present and connect with
others. Each AC Hotel is designed to reflect the uniqueness
and character of its urban location.
The AC Lobby features the brand's signature open-concept spaces
and includes a thoughtfully selected collection of inviting
furnishings, modern designs and textures that evoke the feeling of
a well-curated art gallery. Ambient lighting and cozy seating in
the AC Library and Lounge areas invites travelers to relax in chic
surroundings, while also creating an effortless space in which to
conduct a business meeting or connect with friends over cocktails.
The AC Library provides a quiet space to linger and peruse the
selection of inspiring titles that line the shelves, ranging from
modern art to design. Each AC Library features a rotating selection
of specially chosen reads by guest curators. Currently,
Nigel Barker's handpicked reading
list is offered at select AC Hotels. A twist on the traditional
hotel bar, the AC Lounge experience includes offerings of local
craft beers, specialty wines, expertly made signature cocktails and
a selection of tapas-style small bites.
AC Hotels by Marriott
AC Hotels by Marriott is a
lifestyle brand within the Marriott International global portfolio
of 19 brands. The brand currently offers a portfolio of more than
90 hotels in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Turkey, France, Mexico and the
United States. Growth plans include more than 60 hotels set
to open within the next three years throughout the U.S.,
Canada, Europe, Latin
America, the Middle East
and Africa. AC Hotels by
Marriott debuted its first U.S. location in November 2014 in the iconic Cotton Exchange
Building in New Orleans, followed
by AC Kansas City in March 2015, AC
Hotel Washington D.C. at National Harbor in April 2015, AC Chicago in May 2015 and AC Hotel Miami Beach in June 2015. For more information, visit
http://achotels.marriott.com.
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About Marriott International Luxury + Lifestyle
Brands
Marriott International's luxury and lifestyle brand
portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, EDITION Hotels,
BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts,
Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels and Moxy Hotels
– totaling over 550 properties worldwide. By the end of 2016, the
portfolio is expected to grow to 650 hotels with new locations in
Geneva, Switzerland; Paris, France; Guadalajara, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil; Santiago,
Chile; Santa Fe, Argentina;
and Sanya, China. Marriott's
Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio also accounts for approximately
28 percent of Marriott's system-wide development pipeline.
Future plans call for more than 250 additional luxury and lifestyle
hotel projects over the next several years.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global
leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with nearly 4,500
properties in 87 countries and territories. Marriott
International reported revenues of more than $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. 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 Moxy Hotels®. 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 comprise nearly 56 million members. For
more information or reservations, please visit our website at
www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit
www.marriottnewscenter.com.
About Startup Grind:
Startup Grind is a global
community of entrepreneurs and investors dedicated to educating,
inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs worldwide. We nurture
startup ecosystems in over 200 cities across 80 countries with
monthly events featuring successful founders, innovators, and
investors who share personal stories and strategies learned while
building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind
has hosted over 2,500 fireside chats since 2010 and each year, we
host a mix of Global and Regional Conferences worldwide. Learn more
at StartupGrind.com.
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