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Marriott Bonvoy partners with WeatherPromise
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy now offers WeatherPromise, giving travelers compensation for excessive rain during their vacation rental stay.
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy and WeatherPromise team up to offer travelers, including nearly 237 million Marriott Bonvoy members, the confidence of rain protection with their next vacation rental.
Marriott International is the first global hotel company to team up with WeatherPromise, with the aim of providing guests with guaranteed weather protection against rain. When guests book a trip on Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, they are offered a chance to add a WeatherPromise, which pays travelers if there is excessive rainfall. This unique offering gives people the confidence to explore new destinations, even during times of the year when weather worries are greatest.
'As part of our ongoing commitment to elevating guest experiences and exploring innovative enhancements, we're excited to introduce a customized new offering to help protect your plans from unexpected rain when booking a stay with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy,' says Chris Stephenson, Vice President, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. 'While rain can sometimes dampen your vacation plans, WeatherPromise is now here to ensure guests feel secure no matter what the forecast holds.'
Once a stay is booked through Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a personalized WeatherPromise that will provide a payout to the guest should the weather exceed the conditions of the guarantee during the guest's vacation. Each WeatherPromise offer balances price, triggers, and overall experience for your trip. Once a WeatherPromise is purchased, the system will automatically monitor the weather using data from satellite, weather radar, and weather stations. With WeatherPromise, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy guests can enjoy added confidence when planning a trip.
'We're proud to offer WeatherPromises to guests booking through Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy and helping to set a new standard for peace of mind in modern travel,' said Daniel Price, co-founder of WeatherPromise. 'By joining forces, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy and WeatherPromise are providing added reassurance to customers booking through one of the world's most trusted vacation rental platforms. Our shared mission is to expand when and how guests travel and experience the world, so they can enjoy trips year-round knowing they're protected against inclement weather.'
