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Marriott announces significant expansion of global sales network in Spain
Marriott International’s recent growth in Spain has led to a major expansion of its global sales network in the country.
Marriott Denver Westminster celebrates groundbreaking of 212-room hotel
White Lodging services, an operator of 17 Colorado hotels, celebrated the groundbreaking today on a 212-room Marriott hotel slated to open in the fall of 2013, a joint venture between affiliates of Etkin Johnson Group and White Lodging.
Third tower construction begins at Marriott’s Grand Chateau in Las Vegas
Marriott Vacation Club announces the start of construction on the third tower at Marriott’s Grand Chateau, located at 75 East Harmon Avenue just off the world famous Las Vegas Strip.
Marriott International announces first hotel in Sri Lanka
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 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 International gives a “Li Yu” touch to Chinese travellers
Marriott International, Inc. unveiled its “Li Yu” welcome programme that features a suite of customised amenities and services tailor-made for Chinese outbound travellers.
Marriott expands in Azerbaijan with new Baku hotel
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 International opens landmark Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe
Marriott International announced the opening of Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe, the latest addition to the company’s signature Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand.
Marriott opens second hotel in Mexico
Marriott has opened its second hotel in Mexico city with the debut of the 221-guestroom JW Marriott Mexico City Santa Fe.
Marriott turns up the volume on Green Hotels
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 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).
Marriott International expands in Thailand with opening of three new Hotels
Marriott International further strengthens its leadership position in Thailand with the opening of three new properties this year.