Marriott International News
JW Marriott Madrid pencilled in for next year
Located in the central Plaza de Canalejas, JW Marriott Madrid will be developed by Millenium Hotels Real Estate as part of their lease agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Belagua.
Walia takes up new Marriott leadership role in Middle East
Marriott has announced the appointment of Sandeep Walia to the role of chief operating officer for the Middle East. He will replace Guido De Wilde in the role from June 1st.
Briet appointed EMEA chief development officer with Marriott
Marriott has announced the appointment of Jerome Briet as chief development officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa. The division encompasses over 75 countries and territories.
Marriott Bonvoy partners with Uber in United States
Available across the United States, members who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts in the Uber app will automatically start earning points on all qualifying transactions.
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.