{"id":53686,"date":"2017-06-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-westin-hotels-resorts-salutes-the-early-rising-running-community\/"},"modified":"2017-06-05T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T14:00:00","slug":"english-westin-hotels-resorts-salutes-the-early-rising-running-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/english-westin-hotels-resorts-salutes-the-early-rising-running-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts Salutes The Early Rising Running Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">BETHESDA, Md.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 5, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; In celebration of Global Running Day, Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced an addition to the brand&#8217;s game-changing Gear Lending program, which offers guests access to New Balance\u00ae shoes and workout apparel during their stay for only <span class=\"xn-money\">$5.00 USD<\/span> or the local currency equivalent. For the month of June, reflective wristbands and light-up sneaker clips will be included in the Gear Lending offering, allowing guests to pack light, stay fit, and now, rise earlier. <\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/518838\/Marriott_International_National_RunWESTIN_Concierge.jpg\" title=\"National RunWESTIN Concierge Chris Heuisler leads a run, up before the sun with the brand\u2019s new reflective gear lending. (PRNewsfoto\/Marriott International, Inc.)\" alt=\"National RunWESTIN Concierge Chris Heuisler leads a run, up before the sun with the brand\u2019s new reflective gear lending. (PRNewsfoto\/Marriott International, Inc.)\"\/><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Travelers today are over-scheduled and always-on; in response, we are seeing people realign their priorities to put their well-being first,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Brian Povinelli<\/span>, SVP and Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts. &#8220;Whether at home or on the road, often the only time guests have for themselves is the morning.\u00a0 Fueled by our guests&#8217; passion for running and the brand&#8217;s promise to empower travelers to move well, we hope this extension to our Gear Lending program will inspire travelers to rise early and own their morning on Global Running Day and beyond.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>Global Study Sees a Surge in Travelers Sweating Before Sunrise <br \/><\/u><\/i><\/b>With less time and more disruptors on the road, 3 in 4 people have trouble maintaining their wellness routine while traveling: sleeping less and exercising less with increased stress levels, even when on vacation.\u00a0 In response, guests around the globe are increasingly getting up before the sun to own their morning through well-being and regaining control of their routines on the road. <\/p>\n<p>A global study conducted in partnership with StudyLogic revealed that almost 40% of global respondents are most in control of their wellness routine <span class=\"xn-chron\">between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.<\/span> Surprisingly, nearly 25% of respondents specified that they are most in control <span class=\"xn-chron\">between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.<\/span> And many of those wellness routines include running: 45% of global respondents intend to run while traveling. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As someone who travels throughout the world bringing to life the brand&#8217;s renowned running program, I have never met a guest who wakes up early to run and regrets it,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Chris Heuisler<\/span>, National RunWESTIN\u2122 Concierge. \u00a0&#8220;There is magic in the early morning hours that fosters a sense of comradery, broadens your perspective and reframes your day. With a strong commitment to the running community, we are delighted to shine a new light on running for travelers and support an event that has quickly become a global phenomenon celebrated around the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>Rise &amp; Shine: Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts Celebrate Global Running Day around the World <br \/><\/u><\/i><\/b>Today the brand boasts nearly 200 Run Concierges globally, who host group runs for guests and encourage runners of all levels to grab a runWESTIN\u2122 map and explore their destination. Whether it is millennials, who view fitness activities to be more social than competitive; business travelers who are shifting their preference from country clubs to running clubs; or even honeymooners, who are increasingly running together as a way to decompress, disconnect and be a tourist at the same time; Westin continues to evolve its offerings to support the running community. <\/p>\n<p>To celebrate Global Running Day, Westin hotels around the world will host empowering runs enlisting guests and associates to rise early and own their morning. Equipped with the brand&#8217;s new reflective gear, Run Concierges will lead runners through the scenic routes of cities, along beachfronts and amid rural landscapes to experience sunrise through Westin&#8217;s well-being lens. <\/p>\n<p>In &#8220;the City that Never Sleeps,&#8221; guests and locals will hit the pavement before <span class=\"xn-location\">Manhattan<\/span> wakes up with a run beginning at The Westin New York at Times Square, along the scenic Westside Highway and culminating with a fresh and refueling breakfast downtown.\u00a0\u00a0In Mexico, the newly built Westin Cozumel has partnered with New Balance Ambassador and Olympic Medalist <span class=\"xn-person\">Ismael Hernandez<\/span> to lead an inspiring morning run along the coastal beach town; while in <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span>, The Westin Hamburg has partnered with Mourad Bekakcha, the fastest runner in the region, to run and train with travelers along the waterfront of the famed port city. <\/p>\n<p>Many Westin hotels around the world will join the celebration in markets including: <span class=\"xn-location\">Austin<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Beijing<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Boston<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Costa Rica<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Cairo<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Cape Town<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Jakarta<\/span> among others.<\/p>\n<p><b><i><u>Brand Campaign Challenges Travelers: &#8220;Will You Get Up, or <span class=\"xn-person\">Will You Rise<\/span>?&#8221; <br \/><\/u><\/i><\/b>This initiative follows on the heels of the brand&#8217;s launch of its new multi-million-dollar campaign,<i> Let&#8217;s Rise<\/i>, which takes on the disruptions, distractions and unpredictability of travel while empowering travelers to embrace well-being as a way to regain control of their routines and be their best while on the road. <\/p>\n<p>Because morning is the first and best opportunity to take control of the day ahead, the campaign uses morning light as a consistent creative device to speak to the potential that the morning holds. Overall, the campaign calls consumers to answer a simple question, <i>&#8220;Will you get up, or will you rise?&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0 The <i>Let&#8217;s Rise<\/i> mantra will continue to serve as an anchor for the wellness programs and partnerships that roll out for guests and associates throughout the year.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Westin and its fitness offerings visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.westin.com\/letsrise\" rel=\"nofollow\">westin.com\/letsrise<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/westin.com\/movewell\" rel=\"nofollow\">westin.com\/movewell<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts <br \/><\/u><\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.starwoodhotels.com\/westin\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/a>, a leader in wellness and hospitality for more than a decade, lives its philosophy &#8220;Empowering a Better You\u2122&#8221; through the brand&#8217;s Six Pillars of Well-Being: Feel Well, Work Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Sleep Well and Play Well. At more than 200 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience offerings that include the iconic Heavenly\u00ae Bed, RunWESTIN\u2122 and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance\u00ae, delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRx\u2122 and more.\u00a0 To learn more, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.westin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.westin.com<\/a>. Stay connected to Westin: @westin on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/westin\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/westin\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/westin\" rel=\"nofollow\">facebook.com\/Westin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Study Methodology <br \/><\/u><\/b>This study is based on a survey conducted by STUDYLOGIC LLC via telephone of approximately 8,000 respondents ages 25-64 with household incomes of <span class=\"xn-money\">$75,000<\/span> or above from 6 different areas: <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>), <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Kingdom<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">United Arab Emirates<\/span>, and China.\u00a0 This summary report is based on the responses of all 7,968 respondents.\u00a0 Summary charts showing the breakdown of gender, age, and income, broken down by geographic area, are included at the end of this report.\u00a0 The survey consisted of thirty-two questions including identifiers and sub-questions. Interviews were conducted <span class=\"xn-chron\">between October 1st and October 15th, 2016<\/span>. The survey averaged 30 minutes in length and contains a margin of error of +\/-3%.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Marriott International, Inc. <br \/><\/u><\/b>Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world&#8217;s largest hotel company based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Bethesda, Maryland<\/span>, USA, with more than 6,100 properties in 124 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards\u00ae, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards\u00ae, and Starwood Preferred Guest\u00ae. For more information, please visit our website at\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.marriott.com<\/a>, and for the latest company news, visit\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marriottnewscenter.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.marriottnewscenter.com<\/a>\u00a0and @MarriottIntl.<\/p>\n<p>Photo\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/518802\/Marriott_International_National_RunWESTIN_Concierge.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/518802\/Marriott_International_National_RunWESTIN_Concierge.jpg<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/518803\/Marriott_Westin_Reflective_Gear.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/518803\/Marriott_Westin_Reflective_Gear.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p\/>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/518842\/Marriott_Westin_Reflective_Gear.jpg\" title=\"Beginning on Global Running Day through the month of June, Westin will add reflective accessories to the brand\u2019s Gear Lending program in response to a growing global demand among travelers, who are sweating before sunrise. (PRNewsfoto\/Marriott International, Inc.)\" alt=\"Beginning on Global Running Day through the month of June, Westin will add reflective accessories to the brand\u2019s Gear Lending program in response to a growing global demand among travelers, who are sweating before sunrise. (PRNewsfoto\/Marriott International, Inc.)\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>SOURCE  Marriott International, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">BETHESDA, Md.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 5, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; In celebration of Global Running Day, Westin Hotels &amp; Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced an addition to the brand&#8217;s game-changing Gear Lending program, which offers guests access to New Balance\u00ae shoes and workout apparel during their stay for only <span class=\"xn-money\">$5.00 USD<\/span> or the local currency equivalent. 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