Marriott swaps – Marriott and The Coca‑Cola Company have agreed to bring Coca‑Cola brands to Marriott hotels worldwide, replacing Pepsi after a 34‑year partnership. The companies say Coca‑Cola will become Marriott’s global beverage partner across carbonated soft drinks and a r
The moment guests ask for a familiar soda, it can feel like a small thing—until it changes everywhere.
Marriott and The Coca‑Cola Company have announced a global agreement to expand choice and elevate the guest experience across Marriott’s portfolio. with The Coca‑Cola Company brands set to appear in hotels around the world. The companies did not announce a timeline. but they confirmed that Coca‑Cola will become Marriott’s “global beverage partner across several categories. including carbonated soft drinks and a growing range of hydration and functional beverages.”.
Anthony Capuano, Marriott’s CEO and President, framed the move as both a guest-focused and business-focused decision. In a statement. he said the agreement is meant to deliver the products Marriott guests and Marriott Bonvoy Members “know and love. ” better meeting guest preferences while creating economic benefits for owners and franchise operators across Marriott’s system.
Coca‑Cola’s leadership echoed the promise of broader availability. Henrique Braun. The Coca‑Cola Company CEO. said in a statement to Marriott owners. franchisees and franchise management companies that the deal offers travelers more of the brands they love. adding that the Coca‑Cola system is “excited about our future with Marriott.”.
Marriott also pointed to how strongly Coca‑Cola is already showing up in guest preferences. In that statement to Marriott owners. franchisees and franchise management companies. Satya Ananda. group president of U.S. Canada. and the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International. said that “The Coca‑Cola portfolio is preferred globally by a margin of 2:1 and is favored by more than 70% of Marriott’s guests.”.
The practical impact is clear: Marriott’s agreement with Coca‑Cola is set to end a 34‑year partnership with PepsiCo. For travelers, that means what appears at the front of the minibar—or at the counter when you’re tired and thirsty—could soon look different across Marriott properties worldwide.
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So does this mean they’ll finally have Coke Zero in every room or is it just regular Coke? Either way I’m mad about Pepsi probably.
Not gonna lie this is kinda wild, like I pick a Marriott and then the drinks change globally?? 34 years is a long time. Guess Pepsi isn’t getting any more money from them.
Wait, I thought Pepsi and Coca-Cola were basically the same company like in the news a while back. But if they’re switching “everywhere” does that mean my minibar at the one I stayed at will just update itself?? Idk how timeline works.
This is just corporate marketing. They say “guest preferences” but it’s really the owners getting pushed into a contract. Also the article mentions functional beverages like hydration stuff—so next thing it’ll be like, “here’s water, subscribe to Marriott+” lol.