Ritz-Carlton Partners with U.S. SailGP Team for Exclusive Experiences
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Race Weekend Experience: The Ritz-Carlton is launching exclusive race weekend experiences during the New York SailGP on May 30-31, providing premier access to this rapidly emerging global sporting event, thereby enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
- Innovative Event Arrangement: On May 30, The Ritz-Carlton will host a one-day activation at Central Park's iconic waterway, inviting guests of all ages to participate in radio-controlled sailboat races, blending nostalgia with modern competition to enhance customer engagement.
- Luxury Experience Packages: On race day, guests can book 'The Ultimate SailGP Experience' package, which includes on-water spectator tickets and hotel accommodations, offering front-row views of the race, thus significantly enhancing customer experience and brand loyalty.
- Strategic Brand Partnership: Through its collaboration with the U.S. SailGP Team, The Ritz-Carlton showcases its innovative capabilities in luxury hospitality, aiming to attract more high-end customers through unique cultural and sporting events, driving long-term commercial growth.
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Analyst Views on MAR
Wall Street analysts forecast MAR stock price to fall
14 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 352.050
Low
269.70
Averages
314.26
High
370.00
Current: 352.050
Low
269.70
Averages
314.26
High
370.00
About MAR
Marriott International, Inc. is an operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties under various brand names. The Company's segments include U.S. and Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, and Asia Pacific, excluding China. Its brand portfolio offers a range of brands and lodging offerings in hospitality. Its brands are categorized by style of offering: Classic and Distinctive. The classic brands offer time-honored hospitality for the modern traveler. The distinctive brands offer memorable experiences with a perspective, each of which is grouped into four tiers: Luxury, Premium, Select, and Midscale. Its hotel brands include JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Marriott Executive Apartments, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, City Express, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, citizenM, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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