Marriott International News
Breaking Travel News explores: Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah set for debut
Marriott Hotels & Resorts has confirmed plans to open the first Marriott Resort in the United Arab Emirates next month. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more
What’s New: Vietnam’s latest hotel openings
Following the pandemic, Vietnam has seen a surge in tourism, which has resulted in the opening of new hotels and resorts all throughout the country. In the upcoming years, a number of fantastic new hotels are also expected to open. From the capital Hanoi in the north, to the central coast and down to Ho Chi Minh City below we’ve rounded up some of the hottest new and upcoming hotel openings for your next trip to Vietnam.
Marriott International Debuts Its New Global Headquarters
After six years of planning, design, and construction, Marriott International has opened its global headquarters in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot, LEEDv4 Gold-certified building is the new workplace for corporate associates, supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories around the world.
Gaylord Hotels expands footprint with sixth Southern California resort
Marriott has announced the start of construction on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Centre on the 500+ acre Chula Vista Bayfront, San Diego.
Marriott and TED debut first immersive guest rooms
Marriott Hotels is furthering its partnership with idea engine TED through its educational arm TED-Ed, to debut their first-ever immersive experience outside of a TED conference.
Marriott and Vinpearl sign landmark agreement for eight new Vietnam hotels
Marriott has announced a strategic agreement with Vinpearl to convert and develop 2,200 rooms across eight hotels in Vietnam. Planned openings include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton and Autograph Collection Hotels.
W Hotels extends Italy portfolio into Milan and Naples
Marriott has signed agreements to debut two further W Hotels in Italy with W Milan Duomo and W Naples. Both hotels are slated to welcome guests in 2024, further expanding the brand’s footprint in the country, following the recent opening of W Rome and the signing of W Florence.
Plans for the new Munich Marriott Hotel City West
Marriott has announced plans for the new-build Munich Marriott Hotel City West in the lively Westend district. Slated to open at the end of 2022, the hotel will feature 402 guest rooms and suites and almost 5,000 square meters of public space.
Marriott International introduces Travel Media Network, powered by Yahoo
Marriott debuts the hospitality industry’s first global omnichannel media network, enabling advertisers to deliver curated experiences to millions of travellers
Surge in global demand lifts Marriott’s quarterlies
Marriott has reported first quarter 2022 figures, with strong demand lifting worldwide occupancy from 45 percent in January to 64 percent in March, now less than 10 percentage below pre-pandemic levels.
Marriott marks 1000th EMEA hotel with The Westin London City
Marriott is celebrating the launch of its 1,000th hotel in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the opening of The Westin London City.
Marriott Bonvoy puts members in pole position with Monaco GP opportunity
Marriott Bonvoy is offering members the chance to take part in once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Monaco Grand Prix from a VIP yacht chartered by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.