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Parklane takes Luxury Collection brand into Cyprus
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, has opened in Limassol, Cyprus. Owned and operated by Parklane Hotels, the property marks Marriott International’s entry into Cyprus and is the first international luxury branded resort in the country.
St. Regis Hong Kong takes brand into destination for first time
Located in the vibrant district of Wan Chai, the luxury hotel will feature interiors by internationally renowned interior designer, André Fu, as well as two specialty restaurants helmed by award-winning chefs.
Jerome Briet, chief development officer, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International
With Marriott maintaining its position as the largest hospitality provider in the Middle East, Breaking Travel News here chats with Jerome Briet, chief development officer in the region for the company, during the Arabian Hospitality Investment Forum. He tells us which markets Marriott expects to grow, the company’s focus on the luxury sector and how the new Bonvoy loyalty scheme has been received by guests.
AHIC 2019: Accor and Marriott International maintain top spots in Middle East
Accor and Marriott International maintain the top room counts among parent companies operating in in the Middle East, according to STR. The news was revealed during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras Al Khaimah.
AHIC 2019: Marriott to focus on luxury for Middle East and Africa expansion
Ahead of the Arabian Hotel Investment Forum, Marriott International has said it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019.
Sangmookda to lead Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kanit Sangmookda will be responsible for all areas in the hotel including product development, financial performance, brand compliance and guest satisfaction.
St. Regis Dubai, the Palm to launch this year
Owned by Dubai master developer Nakheel, the hotel will be part of the Palm Tower, a 52-story mixed-use luxury development and the centrepiece of Dubai’s world-famous, award-winning Palm Jumeirah.
The Alexander takes Luxury Collection into Armenia
The Luxury Collection has announced its entry into Armenia with the opening of The Alexander in Yerevan. Owned by Tsupani, The Alexander joins a portfolio of more than 100 Luxury Collection hotels around the world.
Marriott opens two new properties in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Marriott International and Dur Hospitality have announced the opening of Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter.
Marriott outlines plans for 1,700 new hotels over next three years
At a meeting with institutional investors and security analysts at the New York Marriott Marquis, Marriott said it planned plan to add between 275,000 and 295,000 rooms by 2021, supported by the strength of its record 478,000-room pipeline, including roughly 214,000 rooms already under construction.
Marriott partners with Mercedes for upcoming F1 season
For the upcoming F1 season, beginning this weekend, Marriott International is revving up and expanding its marketing partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.
Hotel Banke takes Autograph Collection into Paris
Autograph Collection has revealed the latest addition to its portfolio, Hotel Banke. The deal marks the brand’s entry to Paris and becomes the fourth property in France.