Marriott Hotels And Resorts News
Marriott seeks to capture Asian growth with increased footprint
As Marriott International has said it will open six hotels in Asia this month from its Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott brands. The company’s growth of The Ritz-Carlton brand continues apace with openings in Chengdu, Tianjin and Bangalore this month, while its JW Marriott brand will open hotels in Hanoi, Bangalore and Delhi.
County Hall first UK Marriott hotel to go digital on wine
The Marriott Hotel County Hall on London’s South Bank is the Group’s first UK hotel to have a digital i-Pad-based wine list. The hotel’s flagship bar and restaurant, Gillray’s, has introduced the system, developed with wine supplier Matthew Clark, and reports huge and positive response from diners.
Marriott CEO: “Women are vital voices in the global economy”
Speaking at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI,) on a panel about “Women Decision-Makers in the Global Economy,” Marriott International, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Arne Sorenson voiced the company’s strong commitment to supporting the advancement of women as part of the growth strategy for the global hospitality company, which has 3800 hotels in 72 countries.
New leadership for Marriott properties in Doha
The Renaissance Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Center have announced the appointment of Sam Van Campenhout as hotel manager. The announcement was made by Ibrahim Barghout, area vice president Middle East, Marriott.
Marriott’s Grand Chateau, Las Vegas celebrates major development milestone
Marriott Vacation Club announced today the “topping-out” of the third, 37-story tower at Marriott’s Grand Chateau. Located at 75 East Harmon Avenue just off the world famous Las Vegas Strip, the “topping-out” development milestone signifies the structural completion of the third tower since breaking ground just over 13 months ago
Buiring takes Marriott leadership role in Asia Pacific
Marriott International has announced the promotion of Bart Buiring to the position of senior vice president, lodging services and operations, Marriott International in Asia Pacific. Having previously served as the regional vice president of operations and continent lodging services for Marriott International in Asia, Buiring’s new position sees him providing leadership to all operations disciplines including rooms, food and beverage, engineering, procurement and guest technology.
Marriott reveals new Brazilian website
Reflecting Marriott International’s increasing focus on global markets, the company announced today the improvement of its Brazilian booking website, www.marriott.com.br, in a partnership with Booking.com, to allow guests in that country to make their reservations in local currency online or on their mobile devices (m.marriott.com.br).
Shenzhen Marriott Executive Apartments open in China
Marriott International has announced the opening of the 155-unit The OCT Harbour, Shenzhen Marriott Executive Apartments. This is Marriott International’s first extended stay property in South China, showing its continued growth and commitment to China.
Marriott to sell 3 EDITION hotels
Marriott International has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for the sale of three Edition hotels subject to long-term management agreements. The three hotels - located in London, Miami Beach, and Manhattan - are currently owned by Marriott and are under construction.
Marriott Hotels ‘re-imagining’ traditional meeting spaces
Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, is “re-imagining” traditional meeting spaces to meet a growing demand for more inspiring and creative work environments. Marriott Hotels is re-thinking everything from boardrooms, breakouts and pre-function spaces, taking a holistic approach to meetings and seamlessly integrating service, technology and contemporary design.
Marriott partners with energy leaders to lower carbon footprint
Marriott International has launched a number of strategic energy saving initiatives in Europe to reduce carbon dioxide or C02 emissions versus annual targets by an additional seven per cent over the next three years. Forged in response to the company’s global goal of reducing energy and water consumption by 20 per cent by 2020, the initiatives will build on Marriott’s decades-long commitment to preserving and protecting the environment.
Marriott rolls out mobile check in to all US properties
Marriott Hotels has unveiled plans to rollout mobile check-in at 325 hotels in the United States and Canada. Already launched at 31 Marriott-brand hotels, mobile check-in will expand to all 325 Marriott-brand hotels later this summer.