Marriott is seeking to bolster its position as a leader in the hospitality sector in China with the signing of its 100th hotel – the 345-room JW Marriott Hotel Shenyang. Marriott International, which currently operates 56 hotels in China has a pipeline of confirmed projects totalling 44 hotels across it brand portfolio.

Autograph Collection has celebrated the official launch of its first nine hotels in the Collection with a special event at the Boscolo Palace Roma, one of the newest hotels to join Autograph Collection. Toasting to the launch of Autograph Collection in Europe, Tina Edmundson, senior vice president lifestyle brands for Marriott International said: “Autograph Collection is a great opportunity for owners with established independent hotels to harness the power of the Marriott sales and revenue engines. Autograph Collection will be populated with iconic, high design, high personality four and five star hotels.”

Marriott International has outlined details of the new JW Marriott Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain following a management agreement with owner Khaleejcapita. The hotel, to open in 2016, will have 274 rooms and suites and 102 residences in Bahrain Bay, adjacent to Bahrain Financial Harbour and opposite the diplomatic quarter.

Marriott International has announced its board has approved the spin-off of its wholly owned subsidiary, Marriott Vacations Worldwide. The move will be completed through the distribution of shares to holders of Marriott International common stock. 

Hotel ICON is the First Texas Property to Join Unique Global Collection.

The Crystal City Marriott, one of Crystal City’s first hotels, has recently completed an award-winning redesign that adds sleek polish and modern updates to its lobby, including the launch of a new American tavern, BELL20.