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BALLANTINES PUBLIC RELATIONS NAMED AGENCY OF RECORD FOR LE MÉRIDIEN HOTELS & TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO




Le Méridien Visconti Rome

The Noelle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 2018Ballantines Public Relations (BPR), the award-winning global luxury & lifestyle PR agency, is pleased to announce the addition of Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and Tribute Portfolio to the agency's compelling client portfolio. BPR currently serves as the agency of record for six Marriott International brands, including Renaissance Hotels, Autograph Collection Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, Element Hotels and Moxy Hotels.

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts consists of more than 100 hotels around the world, spanning from Mauritius to Monaco and from Santa Monica to Seoul. The Parisian-born 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 inspires creative-minded travelers to explore the world in style with effervescent programs and partnerships.

Tribute Portfolio is Marriott International's newest collection brand, offering exceptional independent hotels around the globe. With a focus on selecting hotels with captivating design and vibrant social scenes, Tribute Portfolio aims to attract travelers looking for fresh travel experiences that reflect their own individuality. From boutique resorts like Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in California, to urban locales such as Apollo Hotel in Amsterdam, and newer hotels such as Hotel Zachary in Chicago and Noelle in Nashville, each Tribute Portfolio hotel offers experiences that spark new connections and perspectives.

"We are delighted to welcome Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and Tribute Portfolio to the BPR family, and are honored to be able to continue to grow our relationship with Marriott International," said Sarah Robarts, President and Founder of BPR. "These two brands have incredibly rich stories to tell, and we couldn't be more excited to partner together with their creative teams to roll out exciting campaigns this year."

BPR is comprised of a team of passionate and creative storytellers with a combined 100+ years of industry experience working with brands in the hospitality, art/design, entertainment, technology, automotive, non-profit, real estate, design and government sectors. Under Robarts' leadership, BPR was named one of the Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in Los Angeles, as well as one of the Top 10 Los Angeles PR Firms by the Los Angeles Business Journal. In addition to representing eight Marriott International brands, BPR's portfolio of clients includes Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Malibu Beach Inn, St. Regis Bora Bora, Trisara Resort in Thailand, One Gun Ranch, AKA, Sunset Marquis, and more.




About Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
Parisian-born Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts brings the golden age of glamorous travel into today with more than 100 hotels around the world, spanning from Mauritius to Monaco and from Santa Monica to Seoul. With its brand promise of "Destination Unlocked," Le Méridien inspires creative-minded travelers to explore the world in style with effervescent programs and partnerships. Whether over a signature Sparkling aperitif or an illy® coffee, Le Méridien invites guests to savor the journey of discovery beginning at the brand's Le Méridien Hub,  a twist on the traditional lobby space that evolves from a coffee house by day to a sophisticated cocktail lounge by night. For more information, please visit LeMeridien.com or follow us on social media – FacebookInstagram, and Twitter.

About Tribute Porfolio
Launched in 2015, Tribute Portfolio is Marriott International's newest collection brand, offering exceptional independent hotels around the globe. With a focus on selecting hotels with captivating design and vibrant social scenes, Tribute Portfolio aims to attract travelers looking for fresh travel experiences that reflect their own individuality. From boutique resorts like Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in California, to urban locales such as Apollo Hotel in Amsterdam, and newer hotels such as Hotel Zachary in Chicago and Noelle in Nashville, each Tribute Portfolio hotel offers experiences that spark new connections and perspectives. Tribute Portfolio is proud to offer access to Marriott International's award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link their Starwood Preferred Guest® accounts at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information on Tribute Portfolio, please visit www.tributeportfolio.com.

About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,500 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 127 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. 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. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.





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