LE MERIDIEN HOTELS & RESORTS PARTNERS WITH MALIN + GOETZ TO SOLVE SKINCARE DESPAIR FOR TRAVELLERS

New Global Amenity Programme Combines an Apothecary Sensibility with Signature Bath Essentials … for Men and Women

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NEW YORK – November 30, 2016 – Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today introduced a new bath amenity programme with globally sought-after skincare brand MALIN + GOETZ.  This partnership marks the first time that MALIN + GOETZ is partnering globally with a hotel brand, bringing a suite of amenities to more than 100 hotels and resorts by early 2017. With a shared passion for design and discovery, MALIN + GOETZ is the perfect partner for Le Méridien, the Parisian-born hospitality brand known to unlock destinations for creative and curious-minded travellers around the world.

MALIN + GOETZ unisex bath essentials were chosen specifically for Le Méridien, with evocative ingredients and effective formulations that complement any skin and hair care regimen while on the road. The amenity kits will be offered in all guestrooms and suites and will include MALIN + GOETZ signature sage body wash, peppermint shampoo, cilantro hair conditioner, lime bar soap, and vitamin b5 body moisturizer in travel-friendly sizes.

“Our exclusive global partnership with MALIN + GOETZ is the newest touch point that enhances our guest experience and our commitment to bring each destination to life through local cuisine, culture and design nuances,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. ”We are thrilled that Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz share that commitment and are as passionate about design and discovery as our brand, and you can see it in the details of their products and customer experience.”

“Le Méridien’s promise to unlock destinations for their guests perfectly complements our brand’s ability to stimulate their senses,” said Andrew Goetz, MALIN + GOETZ, Co-Founder. “Scent has the unique ability to evoke memories and transport us to a different time and place, which makes MALIN + GOETZ the perfect travel companion for Le Méridien,” added Matthew Malin, Co-Founder.

As Le Méridien continues to invest in its growing global portfolio with a robust pipeline and renovations in gateways around the world, the new bath amenity programme will be available in-room at properties worldwide.  This partnership also marks the global expansion of MALIN + GOETZ, as the brand recently opened two stores this year in London and prepares to open a store in Hong Kong early next year.

For more information, visit www.lemeridien.com and www.malinandgoetz.com.

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About Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts

With more than 100 Hotels & Resorts worldwide and the strongest, most globally diverse portfolio in its history, the Paris-born Le Méridien brand connects the curious and creative-minded traveller to unexpected and engaging experiences within their destination. With its brand promise of “Destination Unlocked,” Le Méridien has transformed numerous guest touch points through global partnerships with creative minds such as illy, the LEGO® Group, Johnny Iuzzini, Gray Malin, and Nouvelle Vague. Plans call for dynamic portfolio expansion within the next five years in some of the world’s most exciting destinations, concentrating on markets in Asia-Pacific and the Americas. For more information, please visit LeMéridien.com or follow us on social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

About Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott International, Inc.  (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world’s largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with nearly 6,000 properties in 120 counties and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company’s 30 leading brands include: Bulgari Hotels and Resorts®, The Ritz-Carlton® and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, St. Regis®, W®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, The Luxury Collection®, Marriott Hotels®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Renaissance® Hotels, Sheraton®, Delta Hotels by MarriottSM, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Tribute Portfolio™, Design Hotels™, Gaylord Hotels®, Courtyard®, Four Points® by Sheraton, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Aloft®, Element®, Moxy Hotels®, and Protea Hotels by Marriott®. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com and @MarriottIntl.

About (MALIN+GOETZ):

Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz launched their eponymous skincare brand and architecturally acclaimed flagship store twelve years ago in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood. Over the years, their award winning formulations and iconic packaging have expanded along with their growing portfolio of stores in New York and Los Angeles, as well as amongst a select assortment of luxury retailers around the world. Malin+Goetz products have become synonymous with healthy skin. Every product has been formulated with trusted natural ingredients along with performance focused technologies to deliver exceptional results in the most gentle way – even for the most sensitive skin. Celebrated by skincare aficionados in the world’s finest cities, Malin+Goetz’s award winning products are elegantly uncomplicated, and perfect for the modern woman and man.