BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott Hotels
& Resorts today announced its partnership with Nora Tobin, naming the health and wellness
leader as the brand's Wellness Ambassador. This partnership
stems from JW Marriott's commitment to the guest passion of
well-being, offering busy business and leisure travelers alike new
ways to live healthy, fulfilling lives on the road. The
collaboration introduces elevated and approachable ways to exercise
both body and mind.
"We are excited to welcome Nora
Tobin as JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts' Wellness
Ambassador, arming our guests with a variety of ways to live well
while traveling," said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President & Global Brand
Manager, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts. "JW Marriott guests are
passionate about wellness, seeking balance and new, innovative
approaches that incorporate well-being into their daily routine.
Through our partnership with Nora, JW Marriott further demonstrates
our commitment to providing tailored health and well-being
experiences to meet the needs of our on-the-go guests."
JW Marriott and Nora Tobin have
designed a series of guest experiences rolling out throughout
2018. From on-property, guided fitness videos to immersive
retreats to customized culinary programming, the extensive
partnership is designed for the guest seeking an integrated luxury
wellness experience tailored to their needs both in and out of the
guest room, including:
- Fitness Videos on FitnessOnDemand™: Guests of select JW
Marriott Hotels & Resorts can access a series of videos ranging
from Yoga to mindfulness to HIIT filmed on-location at JW Marriott
resorts. Powered by FitnessOnDemand™, these videos are accessible
in-room on-demand at select properties as well as available to all
JW Marriott guests on the brand's website. Ranging from three to 30
minutes in length, these videos are tailored to an array of fitness
levels.
- Well-Being Retreats: JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
in Scottsdale, AZ will kick off a
series of wellness retreats hosted by Nora
Tobin in January, with four additional retreats slated to
run through April 2018 at JW Marriott
properties in Los Cabos, Austin,
Desert Ridge and Marco Island, FL.
These multi-day retreats aim to enhance the lives of JW Marriott
guests, focusing on personalized well-being in an authentic,
approachable way. From customized fitness coaching sessions to
daily well-being seminars and off-property excursions to luxury spa
treatments and curated in-room amenities, guests will be treated to
a multi-sensory wellness experience in some of the most beautiful
locations in the world. For limited-availability bookings and more
information, including itineraries and dates, please email
JWHotels@marriott.com.
- Healthy Meeting Meals & Breaks: JW Marriott properties will
offer an assortment of group wellness offerings as part of their
meeting & events programming in 2018. In collaboration with JW
Marriott culinary teams, properties will feature a collection of
Nora Tobin "recommended" healthy and
delicious menu items curated from JW Marriott Event Menus.
Additionally, a series of well-being active meeting breaks and
group activities, digitally led by Nora, will be available.
- Juice and Smoothie In-Room Dining Menus: Thoughtfully crafted
by Nora Tobin, the in-room menu of
satisfying smoothies and revitalizing juices are artfully blended
and brimming with healthy benefits and essential nutrients to
nourish overall well-being. The Forest Rehab smoothie
features wild honey, acai, banana, cinnamon and Greek yogurt to
provide guests with a natural defense on the road, while the
Power Potion cold-pressed juice packs a simple yet powerful
punch of wheat grass, red grape and celery to fuel mind and
body.
"I am honored to be named as JW Marriott's Wellness Ambassador
and look forward to sharing my knowledge of fitness and nutrition
with the JW Marriott guest,
providing approachable wellness experiences, programs and products
created to obtain optimal health without deprivation," said
Nora Tobin. "From in-room dining
menus to one-on-one consultations and personalized sessions to
extraordinary retreats, our partnership will make it even easier
for JW Marriott guests to stay active and feel great while
traveling."
About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio
and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort
locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to
sophisticated, self-assured travelers seeking The JW Treatment™ –
the brand's philosophy that true luxury is created by people who
are passionate about what they do. JW hotels offer crafted
experiences that bring to life the brand's commitment to highly
choreographed, anticipatory service and modern residential design,
allowing guests to pursue their passions and leave even more
fulfilled than when they arrived. Today there are nearly 80 JW
Marriott hotels in over 25 countries and territories. JW Marriott
is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty
program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton
Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred
Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching
and unlimited points transfer. Visit JW Marriott online, and on
Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
About Nora Tobin
As a
spokesperson and well-being ambassador for JW Marriott, Nora
utilizes her diverse experience in the health and fitness space to
create luxury programs, events and multi-media. Nora is a celebrity
trainer and lifestyle coach, and is certified as a Performance
Enhancement Specialist and Nutrition Specialist. She is also
certified in advanced scuba, cliff, helicopter, zodiac and river
rescue. In addition, Nora is an editorial contributor and on-air
personality for SHAPE, Sports Illustrated, Women's Health and
Variety. She has created wellness programs and hosted numerous
wellness events for premium brands and Fortune 500 companies, and
is co-creator of the nutrition line Busy Bar, as well as a portable
total gym and ab device. Nora is a South Lake Tahoe
native whose adventures have taken her around the world skiing,
mountaineering, rock-climbing peaks and competing in beach
volleyball. For efficient workouts, delicious recipes and
healthy travel tips, visit Nora's blog Kale, Cardio and
Cocktails and follow her on Instagram.
SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.