Marriott International News

Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha takes brand into Qatar
Marriott Executive Apartments has announced its debut in Qatar with the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha. The location is owned by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company.

Marriott signs with Al Saedan for three Saudi properties
The multi-project agreement includes the country and territory’s first Renaissance Hotel, the world’s largest Aloft Hotel and a Courtyard by Marriott in the Holy City of Makkah.

David Marriott joins board at Marriott International
David Marriott joined Marriott International in 1999 and has held a number of operational roles during his tenure with the company. He is expected to become chairman of the company next year.

New development leadership for Marriott
Marriott has confirmed the appointments of Carlton Ervin as global development officer, international and Noah Silverman as global development officer, United States and Canada.

de Wilde to step down from Marriott role in Middle East
Marriott has announced that Guido de Wilde, chief operating officer for the Middle East will retire at the end of June. The hospitality veteran has enjoyed a 35-year career with the company.

Marriott offers cash incentive to vaccinated staff
Marriott has created a vaccination care program, which will provide a financial award to United States and Canadian associates at its managed properties who get vaccinated for Covid-19.

Marriott-Sorenson Centre for Hospitality Leadership to be established
The location has been set up to honour the memory of Arne Sorenson, the Marriott International chief executive who died earlier this month from pancreatic cancer.

Capuano appointed chief executive of Marriott International
Anthony Capuano has been appointed chief executive Marriott International following the death of Arne Sorenson. At the same time, Stephanie Linnartz will take up the role of president.

Marriott reports green shoots despite losses
Marriott has reported a fourth quarter net loss of $164 million as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to hit hospitality. The figure is compared to a net income of $279 million in the year-ago quarter.

Marriott announces death of chief executive Arne Sorenson
Marriot International has announced the death of chief executive, Arne Sorenson. He had stepped back from his role earlier this month to facilitate more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Marriott expands all-inclusive offering with Sunwing deal
Marriott International has announced a significant expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio through a long-term agreement with Sunwing Travel Group’s hotel division, Blue Diamond Resorts.

AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea to open in Hawaii
Featuring 110 guestrooms with 12 suites, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is expected to welcome its first arrivals in April. It will mark the first property from the brand in Hawaii.