Marriott International’s lifestyle brands have partnered with Fast Company, a leading business media brand, to design and innovate for the next generation of travelers.
Aligned by a shared commitment to innovation in technology, leadership and design, Marriott and Fast Company aim to craft memorable, enriching experiences for millennial-minded travelers—one of the fastest-growing segments in global travel. This collaboration focuses on blending thoughtful design, immersive cultural experiences and modern hospitality to meet evolving traveler expectations.
“There’s never been a more creative time in the travel industry,” said Stephanie Linnartz, global chief commercial officer of Marriott International. “Innovation is happening across our portfolio of authentic, connected brands. Fast Company has long championed creativity, and we’re excited to collaborate with them to elevate customer experience and loyalty worldwide.”
To kick off the partnership, Marriott International served as the official hospitality partner for the Fast Company Innovation Festival. The festival gathered leaders in business, technology, design and entertainment for conversations, workshops and curated site visits. As sponsor of the Design Track, Marriott showcased its lifestyle portfolio—AC Hotels by Marriott, Autograph Collection Hotels, Moxy Hotels and Renaissance Hotels—through engaging activations that highlighted how design and hospitality intersect to create distinctive guest experiences.
This collaboration signals a new era in travel and accommodations, one that balances traditional comfort and service with innovative programming, local cultural immersion and design-driven environments. By combining Marriott’s hospitality expertise with Fast Company’s editorial and creative influence, the partnership aims to set new standards for modern travel experiences and attract a younger, design-conscious audience.
Through ongoing initiatives, the alliance will explore ideas that enhance loyalty, personalize stays, and integrate technology and design to make travel more relevant and memorable. By prioritizing authenticity, community engagement and thoughtful design, Marriott’s lifestyle brands and Fast Company plan to deliver experiences that resonate with contemporary travelers while maintaining the quality and service guests expect from Marriott International.