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A tlanta Marriott Marquis recently revealed its extensive renovation, presenting a completely transformed hotel, as the iconic city landmark prepares itself to welcome next generation travelers. The $78 million facelift includes redesigned guest rooms and suites, a public space spruce and modern enhancements to the hotel's 160,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The latest update to Georgia's largest hotel comes on the heels of a $138 million rejuvenation in 2008, bringing the total investment into the hotel to more than $216 million in less than 10 years. "We pride ourselves on being a business hotel that helps travel- ers feel creative, productive and inspired," said Erica Qualls Battey, general manager of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. "These new upgrades showcase the best of the new Marriott Hotels expe- rience and allows us to give guests the amenities they need, enabling them to successfully pursue their business or leisure plans in Atlanta." New, mid-century modern interiors in each of the property's 1,663 rooms including 94 suites create a consistent aesthetic that now aligns with the hotel's iconic architecture while offering the contemporary conveniences required by today's travelers. The new Marriott guest rooms are designed based on consumer insights with a modern, spacious, and elevated look with tailored solutions that are as inventive as the guest. Locally-inspired accents H O T E L H A P P E N I N G S B M & T ••• July/August 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 8 ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS DEBUTS THE LATEST RENOVATION IN A TEN-YEAR TOTAL TRANSFORMATION ERICA QUALLS BATTEY