Marriott International has introduced a new digital platform that enables travellers to discover and book their next trip based not only where they want to go, but what they love to do. Through Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, travellers can now search across 450-plus hotels, 50,000 Homes & Villas, and curated Tours & Activities that offer immediate access to activities across several categories: Ski & Snowboard, Hike & Glamp, Bike, Scuba & Snorkel, Surf, Fish, and Paddle.
Alongside the platform, Marriott is also unveiling its newest brand, the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, a curated portfolio that offers exclusively outdoor-focused, design-forward stays set in remarkable destinations, from cabins tucked into woodlands near National Parks to boutique hotels on cliffs’ edges.
Every property in the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy will combine easy access to nature alongside the essential needs that hotel guests expect such as comfortable beds, hot running water, and dedicated restrooms.
Contest
And to celebrate the launch, Marriott Bonvoy has teamed up with TV personality, filmmaker, and passionate outdoorsman Dylan Efron to unveil the Drop Pin Challenge – a real-world treasure hunt across 20 iconic outdoor destinations in the U.S. and Canada with 10 million Marriott Bonvoy points on the line.
Transforming its iconic map pin into a physical symbol of exploration, Marriott Bonvoy invites travellers to simply head to MarriottBonvoyOutdoors.com to read the Official Rules and find the location, head outside, and scan the code on each pin to win. The first 50 eligible people to scan each pin can earn 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
“We built Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors to help people, whether that’s cresting a mountain trail, catching the perfect wave, or simply finding quiet under the stars,” said Peggy Roe, Executive VP and Chief Customer Officer, Marriott International. “Travel is at its best when it speaks to who we are and what we love. It’s about reconnecting with yourself and the people you love in the places that inspire you most.”
Inaugural brands
The two inaugural brands of the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy are Postcard Cabins and Trailborn Hotels: two pioneers redefining how travellers experience the outdoors. Postcard Cabins offer the perfect escape to disconnect from daily life and reconnect in nature. With over 1,200 design-forward cabins across 29 U.S. locations – each just two hours from major cities – guests enjoy Scandinavian-inspired interiors, private fire pits, and access to trails, lakes, and star-filled skies.
Meanwhile, Trailborn Hotels elevates outdoor adventure into boutique hospitality with premium properties in the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy located in bucket-list destinations, including the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Grand Canyon, and the premier surf town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Each Trailborn stay blends architectural style with a deep sense of place, pairing curated F&B and tailored cultural programming with doorstep access to some of America’s most awe-inspiring landscapes – all complemented by guided excursions and thoughtfully crafted field guides.
Initial moments
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors is also partnering with Outside Interactive to release a slate of Marriott Bonvoy Moments designed to immerse guests in nature, adventure, and storytelling. Initial Moments include a one-of-a-kind adventure in Hawaii where guests hike along the breathtaking Kauai coastline and kayak through Hanalei Bay. Additional Moments include kayaking adventures in the Maldives, snorkeling in Belize, and much more. The program will launch in November.
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