Marriott International News
Protea Hotels go live on Marriott.com
Marriott International has announced that Protea’s portfolio of hotels are now available for booking on the Marriott.com website, as well as through Marriott Global Reservations Offices. Marriott recently completed the approximately US$200 million acquisition of Protea Hotels and its sub-brands, African Pride Hotels and Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in a move that secured its position as the largest hotel operator on the African continent.
AHIC 2014: Marriott International strengthens Middle East presence
Strengthening its position across the Middle East and Africa as the hospitality company of choice, Marriott International announced 14 new signings at the 2014 Annual Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC). The new properties will see the organization expand its regional footprint in the UAE, and Saudi Arabia spanning several brands including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and Residence Inn by Marriott to name a few.
Marriott Vacation Club celebrates 30 years of memories
Marriott Vacation Club (MVC), the vacation ownership brand of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, (NYSE: VAC), proudly celebrates 30 years of preserving one of the oldest family traditions—the family vacation.
Marriott expands Courtyard footprint in Eastern China
Marriott International continues dynamic growth in China with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang. Located in Hangzhou Qianjiang CBD area within walking distance to Qian Tang River, the 364-room hotel is the exciting new addition to the Courtyard brand in Asia – making it the 11th Courtyard hotel in China.
Marriott announces 27,000 new rooms in Europe
Since 2010, Marriott International has opened or signed almost 27,000 new rooms and launched five brands in Europe; Autograph Collection, EDITION, AC Hotels by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy. The number of hotels signed annually in Europe has doubled[1] since 2010 and Marriott worldwide had a record growth year in 2013, signing 67,000 rooms.
Marriott International introduces Fairfield Brand to Asia
Marriott International expands its brand offering today in Asia with the opening of its first Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Bengaluru, India. Known as an established leader in the moderate tier segment, the brand offers guests a productive stay with well-designed rooms and consistent and reliable service at an exceptional value.
Marriott moves stock to NASDAQ
Marriott International has announced it will voluntarily transfer the listing of its common stock to the NASDAQ Global Select Market from the New York Stock Exchange. Trading of Marriott’s shares on NASDAQ is expected to commence on October 21st, 2013 under its current ticker symbol ‘MAR’.
Kamran Mustafa, Regional Director Global Sales Middle East & Africa, Marriott International
Kamran Mustafa talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted at the Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa on 1st October 2013.
Marriott goes platinum to support 2014 Gay Games
Marriott International is stepping up to the plate as a platinum sponsor and exclusive hotel partner for the world’s largest and most popular LGBT sport and cultural event, the 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation.
Marriott International unveils Arabic language website
Arabic speaking customers worldwide can now access a host of online functions and important hotel information through the new Arabic website from Marriott International. The new portal allows Arab customers to search for hotel rooms and make a reservation in their mother tongue.
Marriott International teams up with AMEX Middle East
Marriott International and American Express Middle East have rolled out a summer promotion campaign that offers American Express Card members exclusive benefits at 88 Marriott properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia Marriott throughout the duration of the summer.
Marriott Institute of Hospitality Education makes debut in China
Marriott International today launched the ‘Marriott Institute of Hospitality Education’ in co-operation with Anhui Zhong-Ao Institute of Technology. This is the latest college partnership model Marriott International has embarked upon in China to develop the future generation of the hospitality workforce to support its growth in the country.