(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2026-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has reached a major global expansion milestone with the opening of its 10,000th property, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India.
According to a press announcement published by Marriott International, the opening comes as the company approaches its 100th anniversary and highlights Marriott’s growth from a small root beer stand founded in 1927 into one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, now operating across 146 countries and territories.
Located near Ranthambore National Park, JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa introduces a luxury resort experience built around nature, wellness and regional hospitality. The property features 127 accommodations, including private villas, guestrooms and suites, along with dining concepts focused on modern Indian cuisine, regional flavours and botanical-inspired cocktails.
The choice of a JW Marriott property for the milestone carries symbolic value for the company. The brand is named after Marriott co-founder J. Willard Marriott and now includes more than 130 properties worldwide. Its placement near one of India’s best-known wildlife destinations also reflects growing demand for luxury resorts that combine nature-based travel with high-end accommodation.
Marriott’s wider luxury portfolio now includes nearly 700 properties across 74 countries and territories, spanning seven luxury brands. The company has also continued to expand across other segments, with recent openings including The St. Regis Budapest, The Westin Playa Vallarta in Mexico, Artik Suzhou Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy in Greater China and StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport in the United States.
The 10,000-property milestone underscores the scale of Marriott’s global portfolio, which spans luxury, premium, select-service, midscale, extended-stay and all-inclusive brands. It also reflects the company’s continued focus on expanding into destinations serving different traveller needs, from wildlife resorts and urban luxury hotels to extended-stay and apartment-style accommodation.
