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Marriott named in 50 top places to work

Marriott named in 50 top places to work

23 October 2011 Press Release Hotel News

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

Crystal City Marriott completes redesign

22 October 2011 Hotel News

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.

Marriott opens three new hotels in Qatar

Marriott opens three new hotels in Qatar

7 October 2011 Hotel News

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 buoys Marriott International in third quarter

6 October 2011 Hotel News

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 appoints Kyriakidis to head Middle East & Africa division

Marriott appoints Kyriakidis to head Middle East & Africa division

4 October 2011 Hotel News

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 in green focus

1 October 2011 Press Release Hotel News

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

Ed Fuller to retire from Marriott

29 September 2011 Hotel News

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.