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AHIC Preview: Ed Fuller, Marriott

29 April 2011 Focus

With Arabian Hotel Investment Conference – the premier hospitality event in the Middle East – now just days away, Breaking Travel News sat down with Ed Fuller, managing director for international lodging, Marriott International, to discuss what delegates can expect.

Marriott continues Mexico growth with new hotel

Marriott continues Mexico growth with new hotel

11 April 2011 Hotel News

Marriott has confirmed plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Mexico City, the 292-room Courtyard Mexico City Airport located directly across from international terminal number one at Benito Juarez International Airport. Development of this hotel, expected to open in early 2012, with its owner Peñon S.A. de CV, will bolster Marriott’s continued growth within Mexico and throughout Latin America.

Marriott teams up with SAMHI Hotels

Marriott teams up with SAMHI Hotels

9 April 2011 Press Release Hotel News

Marriott International today announced it has reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture with SAMHI Hotels Pvt Ltd., a hotel and investment company based in New Delhi, to launch Fairfield by Marriott

Marriott boosts Russian sales team

Marriott boosts Russian sales team

6 April 2011 Hotel News

Marriott has announced the launch of a new global sales strategy to significantly improve the delivery of its sales and account management services in Russia. The structure and focus on Russia reflects Marriott’s commitment to this growing customer base and the importance of the country as a key global source market.

Marriott expands Residence Inn into UK

Marriott expands Residence Inn into UK

1 April 2011 Hotel News

Marriott has confirmed plans to open the 107-room Residence Inn Edinburgh under a management agreement with Gladedale Ventures. The hotel is expected to open in October 2011 and will be the first Residence Inn by Marriott in the United Kingdom and only the second in Europe.