Pandemic

Marriott to offer Covid testing

Marriott International announced plans to offer a number of health protocol options, including Covid-19 testing, for group meetings at certain Marriott-branded hotels in the US from January.

Gaylord Hotels will be the first Marriott brand to offer new the new service.

Tammy Routh, SVP, global sales organisation for Marriott International, said: “These new health protocols provide options for meeting professionals as they plan and host meetings, conferences, and events.

“Building upon the work of our Global Cleanliness Council, we engaged industry-leading experts and through a thorough review process, identified third party providers capable of offering the health protocols that meeting professionals want and need for future events.”

Optional health protocols for meeting professionals to consider include:

  • Self-administered Covid-19 tests taken by the guest prior to travel
  • Covid-19 testing administered by a third-party testing provider on site at the hotel
  • Daily and/or pre-arrival health screening questions via a dedicated mobile application
  • Daily temperature checks to enter the event area