Another victory for the non-smokers
Okay, so I am trying to quit. Haven't even come close to succeeding. But the e-newsletter (contents below) that I received this morning really ticked me off. For people that don't smoke I am sure that this pleases you to no end, not having to worry about getting stuck in a room that I have stayed in. As I told the Marriott people, their new policy has lost me as a customer. Even if I do manage to finally quit smoking, I refuse to stay at a facility that discrimates against smokers.
Dear Stephanie:
In order to accommodate the preferences of the vast majority of our guests, all Marriott® hotels in the United States and Canada will become 100% smoke-free by October 15, 2006.
This is the industry's largest move to a smoke-free environment and includes over 2,300 hotels and corporate apartments under the
Marriott, JW Marriott®, Renaissance®, Courtyard®, Fairfield Inn®,
SpringHill Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites® and
Marriott ExecuStay® brands. The new policy includes all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public spaces, and employee work areas.
Currently more than 90 percent of Marriott guest rooms are already non-smoking, and smoking is prohibited in many public spaces due to local laws. Designated smoking areas will be made available outside of the hotel for our guests who smoke.
This policy will enhance the level of service and care we can offer our guests. We hope to see you soon in our new smoke-free hotel environment.
Dear Stephanie:
In order to accommodate the preferences of the vast majority of our guests, all Marriott® hotels in the United States and Canada will become 100% smoke-free by October 15, 2006.
This is the industry's largest move to a smoke-free environment and includes over 2,300 hotels and corporate apartments under the
Marriott, JW Marriott®, Renaissance®, Courtyard®, Fairfield Inn®,
SpringHill Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites® and
Marriott ExecuStay® brands. The new policy includes all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public spaces, and employee work areas.
Currently more than 90 percent of Marriott guest rooms are already non-smoking, and smoking is prohibited in many public spaces due to local laws. Designated smoking areas will be made available outside of the hotel for our guests who smoke.
This policy will enhance the level of service and care we can offer our guests. We hope to see you soon in our new smoke-free hotel environment.