Marriott hosts “Grand Concourse” pop-up at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans
MAR•Marriott hosted “The Grand Concourse” pop-up at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, showcasing AI-driven drink recommendations and a robotic cocktail-preparation system. CEO Anthony Capuano led a roundtable on guest-experience strategy, and Marriott said its food-and-beverage platform spans more than 22,000 restaurants and bars.
1. Beverage innovation showcase
The pop-up during the Tales of the Cocktail festival highlighted AI-driven drink recommendations and a robotic system designed to automate high-volume cocktail preparation. CEO Anthony Capuano led a roundtable with beverage leaders on the future of food and beverage, focusing on guest-experience strategy. Marriott’s food-and-beverage platform spans more than 22,000 restaurants and bars.




