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Marriott Select Brands branding at CONNECT 2026 conference
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Marriott Connect 2026: Supporting Owner Profitability

At the CONNECT 2026 conference, Marriott emphasized its commitment to franchisee resilience, addressing rising operational costs and the strategic integration of AI.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Prioritize dynamic digital content management to ensure hotel visibility as AI-powered search and discovery tools evolve.
  2. 2Focus on margin protection strategies to combat rising labor costs and inflationary pressures impacting select-service brands.
  3. 3Leverage Marriott's resilience-focused support systems designed to stabilize top-line growth amid economic uncertainty.

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Source: eHotelier

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