New Marriott Push Brings: “Room For Possibility”

Marriott International today announced its first-ever longer stays category marketing campaign, “Room for Possibility,” spotlighting the portfolio’s brands that enable business travelers the freedom to maintain their lifestyles, uninterrupted on the road. The integrated effort focuses on Residence Inn by Marriott, Element Hotels and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Each brand highlights their spacious accommodations that provide the extra space and amenities that business travelers desire. The multi-platform campaign is the first from Marriott International since the hospitality industry leader introduced its new loyalty platform Marriott Bonvoy earlier this year.

Residence Inn created the longer stays lodging category in 1975 and has been the dominant leader ever since. With more than 1,200 hotels around the world, Residence Inn, Element Hotels and TownePlace Suites control approximately 10 percent of the world’s product in the growing longer stays segment, with the category accounting for 20 percent of Marriott International’s portfolio as well as 25 percent of its global growth.

A qualitative research study commissioned by Marriott International was leveraged to develop the “Room for Possibility” campaign’s creative trajectory. While the brands have always designed for more space and a better experience, the research showed more so than ever that travelers are looking to blend the best parts of being at home with the best parts of being on the road, free from the regular routines of life and that is what these brands offer.

“We believe that when people travel, they shouldn’t have to compromise on the experience. We’ve designed these brands to allow guests the flexibility and versatility to choose how they eat, work, and experience a destination,” said Paige Francis, vice president global brand marketing, Marriott Classic Select Brands. “We know our guests crave the comforts of home as well as the freedom that travel allows, inspiring this campaign to celebrate how business travelers can live their lives while on the road, beyond the business they came for.”

The three brands featured in the campaign offer three very different stay experiences. Residence Inn provides spacious suites with separate living, working, and sleeping areas with full kitchens; complimentary grocery delivery service and breakfasts; and outdoor spaces with fire pits that help guests travel the way they love to live. Element Hotels are designed for active travelers who want to maintain a balanced lifestyle while on the road, offering an outdoor-inspired design philosophy that is clean, modern and bright. TownePlace Suites offers a simple, yet innovative design, that features personal touches and cheerful details with fully equipped kitchens and Weber Grills outside. All experiences allow guests to live uninterrupted on the road, whether for a few days or a few weeks.