Marriott to urge guests to leave tips for housekeepers

Marriott International wants to give its housekeepers a raise - and it is hoping customers will chip in.

Starting this week, a number of the company's hotels will provide envelopes in guest rooms encouraging visitors to tip workers, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The American Hotel and Lodging Association, a trade association, suggests tipping housekeepers between $1 and $5 per night.

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