Marriott International | New Kent Street Office Welcome Gifts
The Brief
Marriott International approached Country Culture to create 60 welcome gifts to celebrate the opening of their new Kent Street office in Sydney. With teams from payroll, finance, global sales, human resources and leadership coming together on the same floor, the brief was to create a thoughtful desk gift that would welcome employees into the new space, promote a sense of unity and bring an element of storytelling to the experience. Sustainability was an important consideration, both in the products selected and the packaging.
The Event
The move to the new Kent Street office marked an exciting new chapter for the Marriott team, bringing employees from across different areas of the business together in one shared workplace.
Rather than simply providing a traditional corporate welcome gift, Marriott wanted to surprise and delight employees with something meaningful that connected them to their new location and created a memorable first impression of the new office.
The Gifting Goals
- Welcome 60 employees to Marriott's new Kent Street office
- Create a desk gift suitable for a diverse team
- Celebrate the team's new shared workplace and promote unity
- Incorporate storytelling and a meaningful connection to Sydney
- Prioritise Australian products and sustainable packaging
- Include useful keepsakes employees could continue to enjoy
- Create a polished gifting experience incorporating Marriott branding
The Solution
Country Culture created 60 bespoke welcome gifts designed to celebrate Marriott International’s new Kent Street office while combining practical desk pieces, thoughtful keepsakes and personalised branding.
Each gift included a Marriott International A5 journal notebook, a wooden photo frame, a lavender eye pillow and a custom Marriott International chocolate bar featuring branded packaging and a welcome message for employees.
The collection was presented in a Midnight Matte large gift box, creating a polished and premium presentation while bringing each element together as a cohesive welcome experience.
The combination of useful office pieces, a wellbeing-inspired inclusion and a personalised treat created a gift that employees could enjoy both at their desks and beyond the workplace. Custom Marriott International branding added a strong sense of occasion and helped reinforce the message behind the move: welcoming employees into a new shared space and celebrating the culture and connection of the team.
The result was a thoughtful and memorable way to mark Marriott International’s move to Kent Street, transforming a workplace milestone into a personalised gifting experience for every employee.
