Scott Kerr talks Tina Edmundson, president of luxury at Marriott International, who oversees a prestigious portfolio of luxury brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott and W Hotels. Tina discusses her strategic priorities in her role since being elevated to president, why the Marriott International and Starwood Hotels merger was a "perfect marriage" and the white space it filled in the luxury segment, and where Marriott is exploring growth opportunities to reach UHNW customers. She also talks about more guests holding its luxury hotels to an even higher standard of experience driven services, building meaningful connections with guests through hyper-personalization, and big luxury travel themes over the next 12 months. Plus: The core strategy behind its brand adjacencies like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and St. Regis branded residences.  Featuring: President, Luxury at Marriott International (marriott.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About The Luxury Item podcast:The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: [email protected] Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!