Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy, launched by Marriott International Inc. in early July, combines the benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with a new suite of travel tools for small- to medium-size businesses to use when booking hotels, flights, rail travel, and rental cars. It also includes additional features such as live traveler data, real-time reporting, and expense management. For those planning on hosting their group or business at a participating Marriott property, the program will make the booking process simple and accessible on one platform.
“We recognize the significant value small business provides to the hotel industry, which is why we’re excited to combine the benefits of our award-winning travel program with a comprehensive suite of tools in Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy,” says Drew Pinto, executive vice president and chief revenue and technology officer at Marriott International, in a prepared statement.
The new Marriott business travel program will feature the following amenities:
- Discounted Marriott Bonvoy rates and awards
- Elevated shopping experiences for hotel rooms, flights, rail reservations, and car rentals
- Customizable travel policies
- Global travel policy management and reporting
- Traveler health and safety monitoring
- Expense management solutions
- Access to Marriott Bonvoy benefits including member rates, free breakfast, late checkout, and mobile keys, among others
“Whether small- to medium-size businesses are looking for convenient online booking capabilities for their employees or better expense management solutions, the all-in-one platform—merged with our portfolio of hotel brands around the world—provides everything they need to manage their business travel needs,” Pinto adds.