Several weeks ago, we learned how Marriott will be making the switch from Pepsi to Coke across its properties globally. The timeline wasn’t clear at the time, so there’s now an update, as we should start seeing this phased rollout immediately. I imagine most people will be happy to hear this, but of course not…
Continue reading: Marriott Makes The Switch To Coca-Cola, After 34 Years Of Pepsi Exclusivity
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Ugh. I’m a Pepsi person and that’s one thing I liked about Marriott. Especially in their lounges. This is devastating.
Can they switch over today? I’m at a Marriott right now and I was stuck getting Pepsi products this morning. Barf.
Hahahaha, Marriott didn't do this for customers. Coke undoubtedly gave them better terms than Pepsi.
Hallelujah!! I can finally stop the BYOC routine every time I stay at a Marriott property.
Air Canada made the switch to Pepsi on April 1st, so I'm glad at least my hotel chain will be serving Coke soon!
I think this is fake news… it resulted from a Reddit post on April fools…… can anyone check with MI HQ?
The well-known and renowned news website Viewfromthewing has also reported on this change. So no fake news.
But joking aside: a few local and trade newspapers have reported on the move. It seems to be true.
Gave up drinking soda decades ago, mostly, but for the couple of cans I do indulge in each year I'd prefer Coke. Finally Marriott does something positive.
I'm kind of surprised that Pepsi is still as relevant as they are. Sure some people prefer Pepsi, but virtually all soda addicts (like myself) prefer Coke. Come on Hyatt, do your thing!
Air Canada is a French company the French in Canada prefer Pepsi. So now English Canada has to suffer with Pepsi.
Surely real soda addicts would know which country to drink Pepsi, which region to drink Coke.
Which city to drink fountains over cans.
But for most, that level of details are just too addicted.
You sure you call yourself a soda addict. You're more like a Coke apologist.
Let's go easy, have you tried Dobry or Evervess Cola, Alokozay Cola?
You used to drink the Diet Coke with lime for your trip reports meals on the plane
Once you see the bags of caramel corn syrup used to make this stuff you’ll never want to drink it again
I think that Pepsi Max tastes better than most other cola drinks (except perhaps Fentiman's), but then I'm not a 'soda addict' (though I do prefer sparkling water/club soda to the still version). The strength of both Coke and Pepsi hasn't got much to do with the flavour and/or quality of their products- it's all about the logistics and distribution networks that allow them to be absolutely everywhere (good luck finding Fentiman's in Kazakhstan or Costa Rica!).
This won't affect me personally since I avoid Marriott, but it's certainly a good thing. Pepsi with their artificial sweeteners instead of sugar is disgusting, both in terms of taste and health impacts.
I’m with you. About two Comes per year, just for old time’s sake.
I’m not convinced Marriott switched because the public prefers Coke. Definitely something else.
So in one paragraph you say Marriott bonvoy members prefer Pepsi over Coke by 70% and in another paragraph you say the exact opposite. Is this another AI slop article or are you just bad at your job?
I’m a Diet Pepsi fan. I’m also an Ambassador every year, so I stay at Marriott properties quite often. This is a game changer for me. I’ll buy Diet Pepsi before arriving at the hotel, and might as well pick up my other snacks outside, too. I do realize that I’m in the minority here with my preference.
A good global change in favor of Coke though technically, Marriott never fully transitioned as Pepsi-only as there are some overseas properties where only Coca-Cola products are available
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finally !!!
real coke
(it's the small things )
Having worked for PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, as well as Marriott this must hurt PepsiCo. I cant help but wonder how this will effect Marriotts relationship with the NFL. As Pepsi to my knowledge is the official soft drink along with Gatorade etc.
Why is this even a topic of conversation on a (predominantly) aviation-centric site? More AI generated, click bait fodder?
I guess because they finally got a better deal. These kinds of agreements are worth big money and are complicated much like the university campus deals and other large contracts. They would have no reason to pay more for Coke products. They made enough money serving Pepsi products. Most people still stayed there though they served Pepsi products. Their revenue probably will not increase as a result of serving Coke products.
Too bad, I prefer Pepsi myself. (Especially the "throwback" version with real sugar!)
"I’m curious what prompted this Pepsi to Coke switch" MONEY!!! It is always about MONEY!!! I personally could not care less, I haven't touched a can of soda in over 30 years so it won't affect me at all.
I love how a post like this gets more comments than some (most?) of Lucky’s trip reports…
Off topic: Kirby’s on my UA flight this morning. I hadn’t previously realized that he was a kidmaxxer.
@Aaron, hehe, you're right! Passions run high. It's the old debate of which one is better...I like them both (zero sugar versions) but some people would kill for one or the other.
Oh thank God. Coke is the beverage of the sophisticated soda drinker. "I'll have a Rum & Pepsi" said nobody ever.
Did this deal really apply to meetings as well? If I was trying to organise a company event and someone tried to force me into serving Pepsi, I would laugh them out of the door.
Especially since Pepsi reduced sugar in their classic version and partially replaced it with the same crap that goes into sugar-free one. It's disgusting both in taste and health-wise. Before that, I was reluctantly accepting Pepsi, since the change of recipe I'm avoiding it like a plague.
BREAKING NEWS!
Marriott changes soda supplier.
STAY TUNED
for an exclusive on their bog paper procurement.
Assuming the meeting participants are over nine years old, the only fizzy drink that's appropriate is sparkling water, at least unless you're offering champagne.
Anything can be negotiated as part of a meeting. Back in the mid-80s, I ran some training programs for a large accounting firm (which had Coke as a client.) Our meeting contracts specified only Coke products would be served at the meeting --- and part of my job was to remind the hotel that we had that in our meeting contract with them.
Aluminium, plastik or fountain makes a difference in flavor.
The reason Marriott switched is money. Money is usually the answer.
Aluminium, plastik or fountain makes a difference in flavor.
The reason Marriott switched is money. Money is usually the answer.
If you're drinking Coca Cola I can't believe you're all that concerned about your health. Artificial sweeteners are no less healthy than the vast amount of sugar in each serving of Coke, particularly the US version that's loaded with high-fructose corn syrup.
Marriott claims that 70%+ of Bonvoy members prefer Pepsi to Coke,
You meant to say the opposite, right?
That's it, the final Bonvoy. Cutting up all 12ish of my Marriott cards, never going to stay at a Marriott again. My half million points can expire. One has to make a stand somewhere
Coke is very addictive, But it does give you a Rush! Just ask Al Pacino what it did to him.
@PeteAU - There's nothing terrible about a bit of sugar once a week if you're otherwise keeping your diet healthy, it won't kill you or have a meaningful impact on your health. A little guilty pleasure every now and then is fine. The health risks associated with artificial sweeteners on the other hand are far worse even in low quantity.
That's just not true about artificial sweeteners, though. Your point about sugar is equally applicable to sucralose or aspartame. Don't believe hysterical reports about side-effects caused by feeding lab rats a pound of saccharin a day for six months. To get the same dose you'd have to consume tons of it. The dose maketh the poison.
"Marriott stated that over 70% of Bonvoy members prefer Coke over Pepsi, which is why the change is being made."
Base on historical changes made from customer feedbacks. All those negative enhancements from surveys.
We can conclude that.
Just like members like dynamic pricing. Likes to pay for resort fees. Likes to get no upgrades, breakfast. etc.
Majority of members probably prefer Pepsi. They're switching to just to mess with members.
"This agreement brings together two iconic brands with a shared commitment to quality, consistency, and creating memorable experiences."
That's some New Coke energy there!
We have seen it in the UK and Europe thus far this year. We were surprised to find a Coke in the lounge, as there wasn't any news on the subject. So its true and rolling out across the world.
Just wondering about this BIG switch, thats alotta bucks changing "hands".
I’ve know for a couple years that on the Club Level (at Ritz Carlton and at least one JW Marriott), they kept Coke/Diet coke “in the back” you just had to ask. Most of the properties didn’t want the cans/branding seen in the lounge…fortunately in Sarasota they were lax, prompting me to ask a woman where she found that Diet Coke. So Pepsi fans keep that in mind. Hyatt are you listening?