The festive holiday season is quickly approaching, and Marriott Bonvoy Events is elevating the corporate holiday party experience with a fresh take on celebrations. Whether hosting an upscale gala or a more casual gathering with karaoke, ugly sweater contests, gingerbread making, or cookie decorating, these events offer a perfect opportunity to recognize a team's dedication and accomplishments over the past 12 months, while also looking ahead to a new year with optimism and gratitude.
One of the most critical elements of planning a standout holiday celebration is choosing a venue that brings your vision to life and aligns with the energy of the guests who will attend. Marriott Bonvoy Events offers a tremendous selection of impressive properties across North America that can accommodate events of every size and format. From vibrant metropolitan settings to tranquil coastal and mountain retreats, there's an ideal backdrop for any company's gathering.
Marriott Bonvoy Events knows that personalization is paramount to creating memorable experiences and fostering connections. The dedicated events team at each property takes the time to really understand a company's brand, mission, values, and culture, ensuring that the event reflects what makes each business truly special. For example, at The Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa in Rhode Island, guests will find the largest gingerbread house in New England. Each year, the hotel welcomes guests and the local community to view the seven-foot masterpiece that's accompanied by a 16-foot working lighthouse that's made from 530 pounds of organic gingerbread and nearly 240 pounds of royal icing. 
Photo: The Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
The Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, kicks off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony that is followed by a buffet dinner and concert. In Dunedin, Florida, The Fenway Hotel offers winter bar specials that tie into the prohibition era in celebration of its new speakeasy "Room 27." The drink specials include Old Fashioned cocktail stations, spiked hot chocolate, and cider, as well as a poinsettia mimosa bar during brunch hours.
To ensure a seamless experience, properties offer expert support throughout every stage of the holiday party planning process. From locking in the date to helping guide the menu creation, each hotel's team of professionals is dedicated to helping execute a flawless celebration. They can also advise on the latest holiday trends and interactive experiences, such as cookie decorating classes, sushi bars and pasta stations, and live entertainment, as well as appearances from the big man himself with special "Breakfasts with Santa."
Marriott Bonvoy's knowledgeable catering and events associates can also inform guests of local charities and organizations and incorporate meaningful activities that give back to the local community during this season of giving. For example, The Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa encourages guests to get into the giving spirit and contribute a canned good to their donation sleigh that goes to the local food pantry.
With professional party planners at the helm, guests can relax knowing their event will run smoothly, allowing them to enjoy the festivities with their team. Since the holidays are all about getting into the festive spirit, staffers are even able to source over-the-top decor to truly deck the halls and make the venue feel like an enchanting winter wonderland or whatever the theme may be.
From a retro revival party complete with metallic streamers, disco balls, and neon lights at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, to visits from carolers, Santa, reindeer, and elves at The St. Regis Deer Valley—where guests can also take advantage of the ski-in/ski-out services—there are truly endless options when it comes to planning a holiday celebration that is sure to spread endless holiday cheer.
Get into the holiday spirit and create a memorable event by visiting experiencemarriott.com/social-catering to start planning today.
