Marriott Executive Apartments has taken the title of Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Sabreena Jacob, general manager, Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park; Adrian Ee, general manager, Marriott Executive Apartments Sathorn Vista; and Supap Sirins, general manager, Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Mayfair, about the prestigious titles.

Marriott International has announced the official opening of the design-led Aloft Perth Hotel, the first Aloft to open in Australia.

Marriott International is planning to open the Fairfield by Marriott Phnom Penh in 2021. The hotel marks the first Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Cambodia.

Marriott International has announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate, the first Four Points hotel in Japan. Catering to the needs of today’s traveller, the hotel offers approachable design, stylish comfort and the brand’s popular extras including fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and the brand’s signature Best Brews program.

Marriott’s W Hotels Worldwide have unveiled the first W Sound Suite to launch in North America at W Seattle. The private music studio, writer’s room and lounge offers a retreat for musicians and producers to write and record tracks while on the road. Hotel guests are also able to get in on the fun by booking the studio to live out their rockstar dreams.

Cristiano Cabutti, formerly director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, has been announced as the new area director of sales and distribution southern Europe at Marriott International.