NEW YORK, April 27 ― The home-sharing market is poised to become a lot more competitive, following news that the world's largest hotel company, Marriott International, is entering the fray.
In a move that takes a page of out of the playbooks of AccorHotels, Airbnb and Hyatt, Marriott has partnered with London-based home-stay property management company Hostmaker to create a new home-sharing platform called Tribute Portfolio Homes.
Every home listed on the site has been vetted and reviewed to meet safety, security and design standards, and includes premium linens, high speed Internet, full-sized bathroom, kitchen essentials, and child-friendly amenities such as high chairs and travel cribs.
Guests can earn loyalty points with Marriott Rewards when booking a short-term vacation rental from the site. A “Welcome Wizard” will also greet guests for a hand-over of the keys and quick orientation of the home.
