At Marriott, we champion the abilities and opportunities for women of all ages, and from all backgrounds. That’s not just in the things we say but in the things we do, as this important message of inclusion lies at the heart of our newly launched Lifestyle brand.
The launch of Lifestyle is certainly timely: the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Inspire Inclusion. The campaign asks people to look at the ways we can inspire everyone to place greater value on women’s inclusion in any space – and in turn make every woman themselves feel empowered.
Here at Marriott spas, fitness centres and golf courses, there’s a place for everybody. Every woman and girl should not only feel comfortable out on the golf green, in the gym and the pool – but be able to achieve great things.
Inspire…golfing
Long gone are the outdated ideas of ‘boys clubs’ on the golf course. More and more women are not only taking up and enjoying golf, but excelling at it too – just like 15-year-old Sofia Benitez from South Wales.
Sofia started her golf career right here with us at Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club when she was only three years old. Now, she’s championing herself and other women and girls in golf as she represents Wales in tournaments across Europe.
In this video created exclusively with Marriott, Sofia speaks not just about her golfing game but the community, resilience and the friendships she’s made in the sport. To spread that positive message as broadly as she can, Sofia has created an Instagram channel dedicated to “sharing my love for the game and hoping to inspire as many people as possible”.
Inspired to swing into action? Join us for our Ladies Golf Open Day at Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club on Wednesday 27th March. Open to women and girls aged eight and over, the day is for novices, pros and every skillset in between, with tea, coffee, prosecco and cake provided to fuel your day. Register for your space here.
Inspire…fitness
Whether you’re beating personal bests or joining group classes – everyone’s welcome in every section of the gyms here at Marriott. Our fitness suites and exercise sessions help you set, meet or exceed your fitness goals.
Each of our fitness suites has different equipment, so there’s chance to challenge yourself at every hotel. At Delta Hotels Peterborough, the state-of-the-art gym has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and a set of machines looking out onto the beautiful woodland, boosting your wellness as you run. There’s also a hugely varied, non-intimidating weights section, open to all.
As well as creating weights areas that make all women feel welcome, our fitness centres have male and female staff and instructors. You could also join as a member with a friend for the added camaraderie and a confidence boost, if you need one. After all, it’s about feeling comfortable in your skin and growing your physical – and mental – strength at Marriott.
Inspire…wellness
Always checking everyone else is cared for: looking out for older members of your family, taking younger colleagues under your wing and making those memories with your children every weekend? All too often, busy people – especially women – fail to include themselves and their needs, missing out on crucial self-care that’s vital to doing, feeling and being their best.
Make that much needed change a Marriott and join us in the spa. Whether you’re putting a daily swim into your schedule or dedicating a day a month to book in some treatments, our spas are spaces to inspire you to find the wellness way that works for you. That might be a moment of calm in a jacuzzi, sweating out stress in a sauna, or working out knots in a full body massage.
Inspire…mums
Don’t forget: Mother’s Day is early this year, and we’re celebrating our mums, grandmas and everyone who’s a mother figure to us on Sunday 10th March.
There are ways to include every mum at Marriott. From spa sessions and afternoon teas to gym passes and days on the driving range, there’s an activity for everyone. Why not let her choose how to spend her time and buy one of our gift vouchers for the hotel she lives near, visits for business, or fancies going to on a weekend away?
It’s the perfect way to inspire her to include herself in a place where time is hers here at Marriott.
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