Marriott International, Incorporated has become the latest multinational lodging company to introduce options for travelers who want to embrace nature and all it has to offer: Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy officially launched as the newest platform effective as of yesterday, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy Officially Launched
Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is a curated digital portfolio that offers lodging options which are exclusively focused on the outdoors with design-forward stays that are set in remarkable destinations — from cabins that are tucked into woodlands near national parks to boutique hotel properties along the edges of cliffs. Every property in the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy will combine unparalleled access to nature alongside the essential needs that guests expect — such as comfortable beds, hot running water, and dedicated washrooms.
You can now discover and book your next trip based on not only where you want to go, but what you love to do as well. Simply search across greater than 450 hotel properties, 50,000 Homes & Villas, and curated Tours & Activities around the world that offer immediate access to some of the most popular outdoor activities which are categorized under the headings of Ski & Snowboard, Hike & Glamp, Bike, Surf, Fish, Canoe & Kayak, and Scuba & Snorkel.
Nothing compares to an adventure in the wild. Finding new places to go and preparing for the outdoor experience was traditionally never easy; but discovering a new outdoor destination has now never been easier — whether you want to ski the slopes of Switzerland from W Verbier; experience some paddle boarding in Banff at Moxy; or go diving in Belize near Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection.
The two inaugural pioneer brands of the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy platform — which are also brands number 37 and 38 for Marriott Bonvoy — are:
- Postcard Cabins offer the perfect escape to disconnect from daily life and reconnect in nature. With greater than 1,200 design-forward cabins across 29 locations in the United States – each within two hours from major cities – guests enjoy interiors that are inspired by Scandinavian design; private fire pits; and access to trails, lakes, and star-filled skies.
- Trailborn Hotels elevates outdoor adventure into boutique hospitality with premium properties in the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy located in bucket-list destinations — including the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Grand Canyon, and the premier surf town of Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina. Each Trailborn Hotel stay blends architectural style with a deep sense of place, pairing curated food and beverage and tailored cultural programming with doorstep access to some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the United States — all complemented by guided excursions and thoughtfully crafted field guides.
Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is also partnering with Outside Interactive to release a slate of extraordinary Marriott Bonvoy Moments that are designed to immerse guests in nature, adventure, and storytelling. Initial Moments include a one-of-a-kind adventure in Hawaii where guests hike along the breathtaking Kauai coastline and kayak through Hanalei Bay. Additional Moments include kayaking adventures in the Maldives, snorkeling in Belize, and much more.
Be on the lookout for a highly anticipated 1-point drop Moment with Dylan Efron — which is coming next month in November — along with ongoing announcements of outdoor-focused Moments throughout 2026.
Earn 10,000 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points For Each Pin That You Find and Scan — If…
To encourage travelers to get outside — as well as to celebrate the launch of Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy — the Drop Pin Challenge has been unveiled. A total of ten million Marriott Bonvoy points are on the line with this real-world treasure hunt across 20 iconic outdoor destinations in the United States and Canada as you head outside, find the location of a pin, and be one of the first 50 eligible people to scan the code of the pin to win 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points.
If you are not already a member of the Marriott Bonvoy frequent guest loyalty program, you can join as a member now at no charge.
Other terms and conditions — including those of the Marriott Bonvoy frequent guest loyalty program — apply.
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Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is meant to compete with such brands as Under Canvas by Hyatt and AutoCamp by Hilton, as the market for elevated outdoor lodging experiences becomes increasingly popular.
I stayed at a location when its brand was known as Getaway prior to it becoming part of Postcard Cabins by Marriott Bonvoy — the photographs in this article are from that stay — and not much seems to have changed, which is a positive aspect…
…although I would have liked to have earned some Marriott Bonvoy points in the process for that stay…
Except where otherwise noted, all photographs ©2021 by Brian Cohen.
