The Marriott group of hotels has over 2,900 different properties in nearly 70 countries around the world, operating an extensive hotel, restaurant and hospitality company. Marriott is the first hotel company to offer organic flowers at events & meetings and their commitment to the environment spans more than 20 years.

It has been the only hospitality company that was recognized for IT energy conservation, IT recycling and reduction of carbon emissions. It is also an active member of Electronic Product Environment Assessment Tool (EPEAT) which is developing a system to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes.

www.Marriott.com leads the industry with more than 250 ‘energy star' hotels and received the Sustained Excellence Award for excellence in energy management by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Also understand that Marriott doesn't just manage properties, they also franchise them and that's another kettle of fish to deal with as well. Marriott Rewards points may be redeemed for hotel stays, frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, brand-name merchandise and more.

Did you know? You can earn free vacations just by hosting a meeting at Marriott Conference Centers. But most hotels tend to cater to large conventions, where other guests are inconvenienced by their forbidding presence.

You should also now be aware of the latest at any Marriott hotel. Keep in mind that if you smoke in a hotel after they go completely non-smoking, you will be charged up to $200 cleaning fee, so smokers beware. The most bothering aspect of this is that they have stated that the "Marriott smoking police" will fine a guest if there is any indication of smoking in their rooms/suites.

In a setting where Hawaiian royalty once vacationed, Marriott's amazing Waikiki Hawaii hotel offers classic comfort in elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites accented with a vibrant tropical flair and featuring their unrivalled Revive Bedding Collection.