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Marriott opens first Delta hotel in US
Marriott International has rebranded the first property in the United States under its newly-acquired Delta Hotels brand. The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista features 241 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, all-day dining D-Flats restaurant, and free wifi throughout.
Breaking Travel News interview: Marriott Executive Apartments, Thailand
Marriott Executive Apartments has been nominated for the third successive year as Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with the general managers of the properties to find out just what it is that keeps them ahead of the chasing pack.
Marriott and Starwood shareholders vote to approve merger
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have announced that at separate special stockholder meetings the stockholders of both companies approved proposals relating to Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood. The deal will create the world’s largest hotel company.
Crunch time approaches for Marriott-Starwood deal
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts is encouraging shareholders of both companies to vote in support of the proposed merger. If completed the deal will create the world’s largest hotel company, with 30 brands across all major customer segments, significant economies of scale and the most powerful loyalty program in hospitality.
Marriott Executive Apartments recognised by World Travel Awards
Marriott Executive Apartments have been named as Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards for the second time. The annual award was voted by worldwide travel and tourism professionals and established to recognise, acknowledge and reward excellence in the travel and tourism industry, which the organisation has demonstrated throughout the year.
Marriott back in the driving seat for Starwood merger
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have confirmed that the companies have signed an amendment to their definitive merger agreement that creates the world’s largest hotel company. Under the terms of the amended merger agreement, Starwood shareholders will receive $21 in cash and 0.80 shares of Marriott International Class A common stock for each share of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide common stock.
Starwood reject Marriott deal in favour of Anbang merger
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has rejected a proposed takeover by Marriott International, preferring to explore a proposed merger with Anbang. The Chinese insurance giant tabled a bid of $78 per share for the American hotel giant earlier, valuing the company at $13.2 billion.
Barcelona to welcome Edition hotel in 2017 following Schrager deal
Ian Schrager, together with Marriott International, and the owner and developer, KKH Property Investors, have revealed plans to open a new property in Barcelona, Spain in 2017, The Barcelona Edition. Edition is the first true luxury-lifestyle brand which combines the personal, intimate, individualised and unique hotel experience that Ian Schrager is known for, with the reach, operational expertise and global scale of Marriott International.
Tasende takes over as manager of JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has appointed Enrique Tasende as its general manager. Tasende, who has worked for the Marriott brand for nearly 15 years, brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering outstanding customer service and unprecedented revenue increases.
The Hague Marriott Hotel joins global portfolio
Marriott Hotels has welcomed The Hague Marriott Hotel to its portfolio following an extensive four-month refurbishment. Situated in the heart of the of Netherland’s diplomatic capital, the hotel now boasts an array of new facilities and design features, including 306 beautifully appointed rooms and suites inspired by the city’s coastline, Marriott’s signature Greatroom lobby, offering an open and flexible welcome for guests to relax, work or socialize.
Marriott opens dual branded hotel in India
Marriott International is expanding its brand offering in Bengaluru with the opening of the first dual branded property in the country, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott. The property is located in Outer Ring Road, which is renowned as the commercial hub for Bengaluru’s leading IT companies.
Berquist steps down as Marriott chief financial officer
Carl Berquist, Marriott’s executive vice president and chief financial officer for the past seven years, will retire from his roles on December 31st. He will remain with the company as a special adviser through March 2016. Leeny Kelly Oberg, a 16-year Marriott veteran, and currently chief financial officer for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will become Marriott’s chief financial officer on January 1st, 2016.