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SUMMER 2017

The Innovation Issue

The spark for Waze co-founder Ehud Shabtai was a GPS given as a gift. This issue celebrates the vision that inspires new ideas. The stories in this issue will shift your mindset towards innovation, and inspire your own groundbreaking ideas. What will be your spark to innovate?

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COVER STORY

Behind Waze’s Ambitious Plan To End Traffic For Good

Waze revolutionized navigation through crowdsourcing. Now, with Google’s backing, the app is rolling out innovative new features with the goal of ending congestion — permanently.

by Cara Cannella | 08 min

Luis Von Ahn, Founder of DuoLingo

6 QUESTIONS

6 Questions With Duolingo Founder Luis Von Ahn

Guatemala-born Luis von Ahn sold two companies to Google by the time he was 30. Now he’s using his inventive mind — and good fortune — to help others achieve success.

by Heather Freiser | 04 min

#TED

Find a new perspective.

Learn something new and broaden your perspective as we partner with TED to bring you inspiring stories and original content that will spark creativity.

#VSCO

See things differently.

Get a firsthand look, discover a new destination or see a familiar place from a new angle. We’re partnering with #VSCO to give you glimpses of the world as you’ve never seen before.

#TASTE

Culinary Experiences.

Explore local cocktails and cuisine from all around the world as we go behind the scenes to reveal unique approaches to food, drink and everything that creates a culinary experience.

#OURINNOVATIONS

Behind the Scenes.

Read the latest about Marriott Hotels®, our guest-inspired innovations, amazing properties and up-and-coming ideas for how to change the future of travel.

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Travel Brilliantly is a quarterly editorial experience centered around the modern traveler. Whether it is work or play, Marriott Hotels’ digital magazine will help extend the boundaries of the mind while venturing into unheard of territories. Each issue will be represented with a new theme to keep the reader on their toes.

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