Marriott International News Page 57
Marriott named in 50 top places to work
Marriott International has again been selected by Washingtonian magazine as one of the “50 Great Places to Work.” Marriott is the only company to remain on this coveted bi-yearly list since it first debuted in 1999.
Crystal City Marriott completes redesign
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.
Groundbreaking for First Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel Ballston
Arlington County Board Members J. Walter Tejada, Barbara Favola and Jay Fisette and Marriott International President Arne Sorenson Welcome The Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston at Founders Square.
Marriott announces Spa treatments to help Women’s Wellness causes
Do something good for your body and help women’s wellness causes this October and November at participating JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance Hotel spas.
Marriott’s National Group Sales Team recognized for reducing carbon footprint
Marriott’s National Group Sales Team in Omaha, NE, was the recipient of the Cartus Supplier Innovation Silver Award for reducing the carbon footprint through paperless invoicing.
Marriott opens three new hotels in Qatar
Marriott International has boosted its presence in the Middle East with the opening of three new hotels in Doha, Qatar. The hotel group expects the opening of the new properties to reinforce Doha’s surging tourism potential in Qatar.
Corporate travel buoys Marriott International in third quarter
Corporate travel supported earnings at Marriott International during the third quarter of financial 2011, with the company reporting a profit of 29 cents a share, excluding exceptional items. In results released earlier, the company also gave investors their first read of demand into 2012, saying earnings could total $1.48 to $1.68 a share assuming worldwide revenue per available room growth of three to seven per cent.
Marriott Hotels new global advertising campaign – “Experience More at Marriott”
Marriott Hotels & Resorts – the signature brand of Marriott International – launches a visually stimulating, global advertising campaign, featuring six custom illustrations by world-renowned artist Kareem Iliya. The campaign – “Experience more at Marriott” – celebrates the diverse experiences the brand offers its guests worldwide.
Marriott appoints Kyriakidis to head Middle East & Africa division
Alex Kyriakidis has been named as president of Marriott International Middle East & Africa as the division seeks to double the number of hotels under operation over the next five years. Kyriakidis, who will also take on the role of managing director, is presently global managing director for tourism, hospitality & leisure at accountancy firm Deloitte.
Marriott in green focus
Marriott International is closer to reaching its goal of 300 LEED-certified hotels by 2015 —now that three of its brands—Courtyard, TownePlace Suites and Residence Inn – have all earned LEED Volume pre-certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Ed Fuller to retire from Marriott
Marriott president and managing director of international lodging Ed Fuller is to step down from the company. Fuller, who led operations during Marriott’s growth outside of North America, will retire from the company on March 31st 2012.
Marriott Marquis reveals new multi-million dollar renovation
Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. raise the curtain on Broadway, unveiling a multi-million dollar renovation of the brand’s flagship New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square.