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A Look Behind the Lobby at New Marriott International Headquarters

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A central pod on one floor is home to what is called the “hot spot,” so employees can drop by with tech problems to get help on the fly or request help through the company network. Travel Library Pantries with sinks, refrigerators, microwaves and snacks on each floor borrow a page from tech company culture.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

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in Washington, D.C. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Ramírez has 15 years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience at Mexican hotels and resorts.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

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in Washington, D.C. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Ramírez has 15 years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience at Mexican hotels and resorts.

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Smart Moves in Half Moon Bay, Melrose and More

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For more than 20 years, Lindner has moved his way through the hotel industry, starting in food and beverage roles in Germany, his home country. Lindner has been food and beverage manager for Mandarin Oriental, Paris, director of food and beverage at Mandarin Oriental, London and more. Timothy Lee.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

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In the past several weeks, we have welcomed tech companies, financial, a crypto-currency group , realtors and association business. Room setups are still requested to be socially distanced and we are offering food and beverage in a separate space with more room to spread out. 1,966 guest rooms; 110,000 sq. of meeting space.

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San José: Where Innovation and Excitement Meet

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In the heart of Silicon Valley, it’s home to some of the world’s most innovative tech companies and inspiring business leaders. But there’s more to this future-ready city than high tech and cutting edge, and meeting planners are making the connection. San José, California, knows a thing or two about genius.

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San Jose: Big Ideas Are Born Here

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In the heart of Silicon Valley, it’s home to some of the world’s most innovative tech companies and inspiring business leaders. But there’s more to this future-ready city than high tech and cutting edge, and meeting planners are making the connection. San Jose, California , knows a thing or two about genius.