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Marriott launches brand for bleisure travelers: Apartments by Marriott

By Jeff Clabaugh

Bethesda, Maryland-based Marriott International is launching a brand that will cater to “bleisure” travelers — those who combine business trips with vacation time, a niche of traveler that has expanded since the pandemic began.

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy will also appeal to younger travelers’ desire for more accommodation options, Marriott said.

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy will cater to those who combine business trips with vacation time, a niche of traveler that has expanded since the pandemic began. (Courtesy Marriott International)

Marriott’s brands already include Marriott Executive Apartments in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy will focus on the U.S. and Canadian markets. It will differ from its other extended stay brands by not having on-site food and beverage services, meeting spaces or retail.

In addition to living rooms, bedrooms and full kitchens, the apartments will have in-unit washers and dryers. The properties will be positioned in the upscale and luxury segments.

Marriott operates 8,200 hotels under 30 existing brands. It opened 77 new hotels last quarter, and ended the quarter with more than 1,000 hotels under construction.

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

By The Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms. “We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own research shows they encourage addiction to the platform in a variety of ways,” said State Solicitor David Kravitz, adding that the state's claim has nothing to do the company's algorithms or failure to moderate content. Meta said Friday that it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.” Its attorney, Mark Mosier, argued in court that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.
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