Kokova Magazine

Marriot Europe is set to host five spectacular parties in five European cities, to say 'One Big Thank You' to its most valued customers.

A first for Marriott, 'One Big Thank You' is a spin on its annual Global Customer Appreciation Week (GCAW).

GCAW is held in October to allow Marriott Sales Associates across the globe say 'thank you' through bespoke customer activities, appointments, lunches, office visits and events.

This year is the 18th Marriott Global Customer Appreciation Week and the European Division wanted to do things a little differently. What better way to thank our most valued customers than with a memorable party across five cities?

The cities selected are London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Munich and Budapest.

A European Task Force was developed for the project and following a number of brainstorms, the number '1' was identified as a common thread and will feed through all five parties in some way. Number one encompasses everything that this celebration is about; one-customer, one-party, one-thank you, one- celebration, one-vision and one-Marriott.

Paul Malcom, Marriott Vice President Sales, Europe

Marriott's most senior figures, including the European Area Vice Presidents for each region, will attend the events across Europe, which will be held over three days in October; 24th, 25th and 26th.

London, Host City for UK South - Thursday 25th October
The number one highest private function space in London, The Gherkin, will host a luxe reception for guests, giving unrivalled views across the capital. The iconic building will be lit 'Marriott Red' in colour, making it visually spectacular from outside. Singer Gabrielle Aplin will entertain guests as they indulge in champagne and canapés. The self-taught singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist is a YouTube sensation and is tipped by the music industry as the 'one to watch' in 2013. Throughout the evening, a magician will captivate attendees with magical tricks that embody the number 'one'.

Edinburgh, Host City for UK North - Friday 26th October
Edinburgh will give UK North customers an exclusive '1st' with a private screening of the brand new James Bond movie, Skyfall at the Dominion Theatre in Morningside. Art Deco and luxurious, guests will enjoy Bond inspired cuisine in the screening room, with its lavish leather seating and private bar. Friday 26th October coincides with first day of the movie's UK release.

Amsterdam, Host City for Western Europe - Thursday 25th October
Koepelkerk (Koepel church) at the Renaissance Amsterdam is a historic venue in the heart of the UNESCO world heritage canals and sets the scene for a stylish party for Western European customers. Up and coming indie rockers, Valerius, will provide the entertainment, inspired by RLife LIVE, which is a Renaissance Hotels concept that brings the best new music and emerging artists to its properties across the world.

Munich, Host City for Central Europe - Wednesday 24th October
Historically a movie theatre that now fuses its original and architectural charm with contemporary elements, Filmcasino München on Odeonsplatz in the heart of Munich, will host a 'one' party reflected through art, movie and music. A spectacular acrobat duo will perform for guests, as well as a live act singing number one hits, the playlist of which will be controlled by guests who will interactively vote for their favourite songs on the night.

Budapest, Host City for Eastern Europe - Thursday 25th October
In Budapest, guests will be exclusively entertained at Vaci 1, a luxurious shopping mall opening in spring 2013 that will be used for this spectaular 'One Big Thank You' event due to its incredible interior. Guests will be treated to delicious drinks, creative culinary specialities and a spectacular dance show combining audio-visual effects for a total sensory experience.
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