Marriott Bonvoy Launches 'Travel by Design,' a Design-focused Platform That Introduces Untold Stories to At-Home Streaming

October 2022 - Bethesda, Maryland, USA 

Travel by Design is an integrated multimedia platform featuring never-before-told design tales that inspired some of the world's most amazing hotels. Marriott Bonvoy is teaming with Samsung to establish the first-ever special branded destination inside Samsung TV Plus, a free, ad-supported streaming service.

Beginning 1 November 2022, Samsung TV Plus users may simply choose a tile on the service's home screen to immerse themselves in a curated assortment of travel video material from the on-demand library.

Annie Granatstein, Vice President, Content Marketing, Marriott International, stated,

"We are excited to launch our Travel by Design platform to introduce travellers to the design visionaries behind some of the world's most remarkable hotels, bringing them closer to destinations and cultures for a more immersive travel experience."

"We recognise that tourists are reconsidering how they want to see the globe, and we are pleased to give them this one-of-a-kind, at-home experience to fulfil their bucket lists."

From a secluded overwater villa in the Maldives to a reimagined royal palace in Budapest or a trendy hotspot in downtown Los Angeles, Travel by Design brings design and architecture stories from world-renowned creatives, such as Frank Gehry and Yabu Pushelberg, to life through articles, films, podcasts, and photography across multiple channels, including digital, editorial, and social platforms.

Travel by Design is a series of short videos exhibiting four captivating tales in which famous places meet design from renowned hotel companies such as W Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection, Autograph Collection Hotels, and others. The evocative visual series will be accessible on Samsung and Roku streaming devices, as well as YouTube, and shown in hotel rooms worldwide on Marriott Bonvoy TV.

Leader of amazing experiences reveals the motivation behind the design of some of the world's finest hotels.

The Travel by Design podcast, hosted by Hamish Kilburn, Editor at Hotel Designs, introduces the architects, designers, and visionaries who delve deeply into their craft and discuss what inspired their concept, how their creative process evolves, and what it's like to experience the space as a traveller. There will be six episodes accessible on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Members of Marriott Bonvoy may earn points for stays at hotels and resorts throughout Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 remarkable brands, including all-inclusive resorts and luxury home rentals, as well as for daily expenditures made using co-branded credit cards. Members may redeem their points towards experiences such as future stays, Marriott Bonvoy MomentsTM, and opulent merchandise from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques through partners.

About Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy®, the award-winning travel programme and marketplace of Marriott International, allows members access to transformational, eye-opening experiences locally and beyond. The 30 exceptional brands comprising the portfolio of Marriott Bonvoy provide renowned hospitality in the world's most memorable locations. Members may earn points by staying at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and luxury property rentals, as well as by making daily purchases using co-branded credit cards. Members may redeem their points for experiences such as future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and opulent merchandise from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques through partners. The Marriott Bonvoy app provides members with a degree of personalisation and a frictionless experience that enables them to travel with confidence.