Marriott International News Page 48
JW Marriott opens in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Marriott International continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo. The much anticipated hotel is located in the upscale Piantini financial district and located inside the luxurious Blue Mall which that features several fine dining restaurants and high end shops such as Cartier, Carolina Herrera and Louis Vuitton.
Marriott debuts Moxy Hotels in Milan, Italy
Moxy Hotels made its debut today in Milan, Italy, shaking up the hotel industry with a fresh attitude and modern flair. A boutique hotel concept for the budget savvy traveller, the new Moxy Milan reinvents the traditional economy hotel experience.
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai adds mobile check in
The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is launching the Marriott Mobile Check-In and Check-Out service which allows visitors to download a mobile application and have their room key waiting for them on arrival. The application enables Marriott Rewards members to receive push notifications on their Apple iPhones or Android devices after 16:00 of the day before their arrival alerting them they can check-in.
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai sees strong growth in arrivals
Boosting the UAE’s ability to cater to the business and leisure traveller, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai has announced its first half year results. Having grown its inventory by 86 per cent since March 2014, the hotel has been able increase its RevPAR by 7.2 per cent and occupancy by 9.5 per cent - an impressive achievement given the increasing supply of hotels on to the market.
Protea deal drives Marriott expansion in Middle East and Africa
Marriott International’s Middle East and Africa investment and expansion plans are reaping strong rewards as the hotelier reports positive second quarter results. RevPAR excluding Egypt improved seven per cent year-on-year and was driven by occupancy growth of four per cent. Overall, quarter two RevPAR improved by 3.9 per cent for MEA including Egypt.
Marriott International to expand in Belarus with second Minsk property
Marriott International is expanding in Belarus with plans to open a second hotel in the country. The 220-room Marriott Minsk Hotel is expected to open in early 2015 and will operate under a franchise agreement with Vienna International Hotelmanagement.
King takes over global sales role with Marriott Signature Brands
Marriott International has named Brian King global officer, Marriott Signature Brands & Global Sales. In his new role, King will be responsible for leading the Marriott Signature Brands and brand marketing teams, as well as leading the global sales organisation.
Protea Hotel Select Ikeja opens in Nigeria
Nigeria’s new 117-room Protea Hotel Select Ikeja opens its doors this week in the upmarket Lagos suburb of Ikeja. The internationally competitive hotel is just a stone’s throw away from Ikeja City Mall & Lagos State Secretariat, and a mere 5.2 kilometres away from Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Marriott rolls out mobile check-in across brand portfolio
As part of its global mobile strategy, Marriott International has revealed a significant expansion of the company’s mobile check-in and checkout feature. Now, eleven additional brands are joining the nearly 500 properties of the company’s flagship Marriott Hotels brand in providing mobile check-in and checkout to guests.
Marriott moves into Kazakhstan with Astana property
Marriott Hotels has opened its first hotel in Kazakhstan. Located next to the iconic Bayterek monument in the city’s vibrant business, shopping and entertainment district, the 271-room Astana Marriott Hotel is a contemporary retreat for travellers to Astana.
Marriott continues to grow portfolio in Middle East
Marriott International’s signature business and leisure brand, Marriott Hotels, continues to grow in popularity across the Middle East and Africa region. The brand has just announced the opening of a new property in Doha’s West Bay district, where three hotels currently known as the Renaissance Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Centre become one as a new Marriott Hotel opens.
Marriott Rewards links with Etihad Airways for loyalty scheme
Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards, just got better. By joining forces with Etihad Airways’ loyalty program, Etihad Guest, customers can now redeem their Marriott Rewards Points for Etihad Guest Miles, as well as choosing to earn Etihad Guest Miles for all stays at Marriott properties worldwide.