Marriott Rewards will introduce a new version of
its Marriott Mobile App this month. Mobile Key—which allows loyalty program
members to check-in via the app, bypass the front desk and use their mobile
devices to enter their rooms—is currently available at 25 properties and will expand
to more than 500 globally. The app also features Mobile Requests, which enables
loyalty members to communicate with hotel staff before, during and after stays at
more than 4,000 hotels. Additionally, the updated app will offer
destination-specific articles from Marriott's digital magazine customized to
travelers based on previous hotel searches and upcoming trips. A Marriott
spokesperson said the company will continue to update app features throughout
2017.