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Marriott International announces first hotel in Sri Lanka

Marriott International announces first hotel in Sri Lanka

12 July 2012 Press Release Hotel News

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Weligama Hotel Properties Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of East West Properties PLC, to open a hotel in Sri Lanka, the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa in 2014 – this will be Marriott’s first property on the Indian Ocean island.

Marriott Rewards links with Ctrip.com for global partnership

Marriott Rewards links with Ctrip.com for global partnership

Marriott Rewards and Ctrip.com have announced the launch of a global partnership, offering Chinese travellers a great variety of hotels and rewarding opportunities when they stay at 3,600 participating hotels around the world. With the launch of this industry first partnership, Marriott Rewards members can now earn Ctrip points when they stay Marriott International’s hotels globally.

Marriott expands in Azerbaijan with new Baku hotel

Marriott expands in Azerbaijan with new Baku hotel

28 June 2012 Hotel News

Marriott has opened its first hotel in Azerbaijan, the 243-room JW Marriott Absheron Baku, under a management agreement with Yeni Absheron Oteli. A stunning addition to Marriott International’s luxury JW Marriott global brand portfolio, the hotel overlooks Baku’s famed Azadliq Square and the Caspian Sea.

Marriott turns up the volume on Green Hotels

Marriott turns up the volume on Green Hotels

9 June 2012 Press Release Hotel News

Marriott International, Inc. announced the first hotel to open as part of its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Volume Program - The Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River in Arizona.

Marriott acquires Gaylord brand

Marriott acquires Gaylord brand

2 June 2012 Hotel News

Marriott International reached an agreement to acquire the Gaylord Hotels brand and management company for $210 million. Gaylord Entertainment will maintain ownership of the hotels and reorganise as a real estate investment trust (REIT).