by Arlinda Smith Broady

Before the ribbon fell, there were instructions: Pull it tighter. Get everyone into the picture. Cheer first, then cut.
The good-natured choreography at the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners on Oct. 22 gave the hotel’s reopening celebration the feel of a reunion. Business leaders, city representatives and hospitality professionals gathered to welcome a familiar property’s fresh start.
For the hotel team, the occasion was about the people who would fill its refurbished spaces.
“Creating memories is our passion,” General Manager Melinda Suchman told those gathered for the ribbon cutting.
The celebration preceded the Peachtree Corners Business Association’s Business After Hours gathering, giving visitors an opportunity to tour the hotel before settling into an evening of networking and discussion. The property is located at 475 Technology Parkway.
Improvements guests can see — and feel
Inside, the changes extend from refreshed guest rooms and public spaces to refurbished meeting facilities, an expanded fitness center and a larger M Club lounge. The hotel’s updated offerings also include a refreshed restaurant and menus.