Nola Reporter

New Orleans Marriott Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Hotel Marks Milestone by Honoring Charter Associates, Announcing a Community Dona9on and Lighting Up the New Orleans Skyline

 

New  Orleans, LA (July 1, 2022) — In the summer of 1972, the 42-story New  Orleans Marriott opened as the tallest building in New Orleans and  signaled the city’s rise as one of the country’s top meeting and  convention destinations. Fifty years later, with 1,333 guest rooms and  more than 85,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel is marking this  notable milestone by giving back to its associates, guests and local  community as well as lighting up the New Orleans skyline as it did five  decades earlier.

 

“The  key to the success of this hotel starts with our associate-first culture  and transcends through to our guests and the community,” says General  Manager Frank Zumbo. “Even as new hotels opened in New Orleans, our  tenured associates, guests and group clients have remained loyal to this  property. We’re extremely proud to recognize six associates who have  worked here and called the New Orleans Marriott home since day one. It’s  an incredible accomplishment.”

 

The  New Orleans Marriott executive team is honoring the six charter  associates—Carol Mitchell, Gloria Mejia, Ha]e Russ, Linda Toney, Sarah  Zenzo and William Currie—with a special anniversary dinner at Arnaud’s  that includes surprises and a 50th anniversary gift..

 

In  addition to its associate-first culture, giving back to the local  communities where its hotels are located is an integral part of  Marriott’s business. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, the  New Orleans Marriott is proud to announce a partnership with Son of a  Saint, a local organization dedicated to fatherless boys ages 10–18, to  provide back-to-school supplies for 50 young men. A check presentation  to the organization takes place on July 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the hotel  lobby.

 

“The  New Orleans community supports us through the good times and the  challenges. We have always tried to do the same,” notes Zumbo. “We  selected Son of a Saint as a partner to celebrate this momentous  occasion with us as the organization represents the spirit of New  Orleans, which gives generously of itself each day. It provides  mentorship, education and other support to help fill a void in the lives  of young men growing up without a father.”

 

As  the first convention hotel in New Orleans, the New Orleans Marriott  helped bolster a $9 billion tourism industry that now draws more than  18.5 million visitors to the city annually. To mark the

celebration  on July 20, the hotel is serving signature 50th anniversary cocktails  at 1972 prices at 55 Fahrenheit bar in the Greatroom all day. Capping off  its golden anniversary as dusk starts to se>le over the Crescent  City, the hotel will light up the skyline with a "50 " in the building  windows. The lights will appear on the city side of the larger tower  around 8:30 p.m., staying on for approximately 30 minutes.

 

“The  opening of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel on historic Canal Street in  1972, with its massively handsome guest tower that could be seen for  miles, further solidified New Orleans’ position as a world- class  destination for leisure, business and convention visitors,” comments  Mark Romig, Chief Marketing Officer for New Orleans & Company. “In  addition, over these past five decades, the Marriott has provided  thousands of citizens with opportunities to build a career in the  tourism industry, combining the unique hospitality of New Orleans with  world-class Marriott service.”

 

The  hotel is inviting guests to join in the 50th anniversary celebration  with a guest room package named “Cheers to 50 Years,” which includes two  complimentary cocktails daily. Guests can book the package now through  the end of the year by clicking here or calling 1-800-228-9290 and  requesting promotional code, ARN.

 

“We  are excited to celebrate our milestone event with the many guests who  have spent time with us over the years,” adds Scott Jernstrom, Director  of Sales and Marketing for the New Orleans Marriott. “We owe our success  to them, and we look forward to welcoming them back and raising a glass  for another 50 years.”

 

For more information on the New Orleans Marriott, visit Marriott.com/MSYLA.

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About New Orleans Marriott

Experience  a beautiful New Orleans French Quarter hotel boasting the unique  spirit, rich culture, and distinct flavor of the Crescent City at the New  Orleans Marriott. Located at the edge of the historic French Quarter,  this New Orleans hotel is steps from the Convention Center, riverfront,  Bourbon Street, and world-class restaurants featuring celebrity chefs.  Beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites and 86,000 square feet of  flexible event space including meeting rooms on the 41st floor overlooking  the city make this hotel the ideal destination for leisure and business  travelers. Amenities include an exclusive M Club, fitness center, new  Greatroom and bar, several restaurant outlets and a rooftop pool to  elevate the guest experience at this French Quarter landmark hotel. For  more information or to make a reservation, call 1-800-228-9290 or visit  https://www.neworleansmarriott.com

 

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