Marriott International and Delonix Group Expand Tribute Portfolio Brand in Mainland China with Eight New Projects

Since launching a long-term cooperation agreement in January, the two companies announce a total of eight signings and two hotel openings in Mainland China

(IN SHORT) Marriott International and Delonix Group have expanded their partnership, resulting in eight hotel signings and two openings under the Tribute Portfolio brand in Mainland China. The new properties include five hotels in scenic destinations such as Shaoxing, Wenzhou, and Shangrao, set to open between 2025 and 2026. Two hotels, Grand New Century Hotel Hangzhou Boao and Wonderland Resort Hangzhou Jiande, are now open, offering distinct designs inspired by their local surroundings. This collaboration aims to grow the Tribute Portfolio brand with at least 100 properties planned for China, providing unique, independent travel experiences. Guests can enjoy loyalty benefits through Marriott Bonvoy and Betterwood programs.

(PRESS RELEASE) Shanghai, CHina, 2024-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. and Delonix Group have announced significant progress in their long-term collaboration launched in January 2024. The partnership has resulted in eight hotel signings and two official openings under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand, reinforcing its presence across Mainland China.

The partnership’s latest milestones include five newly signed properties: Grand House hotel in Shaoxing, Grand New Century Hotel in Wenzhou, Wonderland Resort in Shangrao Sanqingshan, Grand House in Jiangyin, and Grand New Century Resort in Changxing. These hotels, expected to open between 2025 and 2026, will introduce Tribute Portfolio’s distinctive, independent experiences to scenic destinations across China.

Additionally, two of the first signed properties have officially opened: Grand New Century Hotel, Hangzhou Boao, and Wonderland Resort, Hangzhou Jiande. These hotels embody Tribute Portfolio’s unique character, with thoughtful designs inspired by their local surroundings, offering captivating social experiences and premium accommodations.

Gavin Yu, Chief Development Officer, Greater China, Marriott International, commented on the partnership’s rapid success: “The swift launch of eight projects within a year underscores the strong market recognition of our Tribute Portfolio brand and our ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This collaboration strengthens Marriott’s footprint in Mainland China and sets new benchmarks in the premium hotel market.”

Donglin Li, President of Delonix Group, added: “The debut of our first Tribute Portfolio hotels demonstrates our confidence in this partnership and our shared vision for growth. Together, we are pioneering a new model for franchising and brand affiliation in China, unlocking new opportunities in the premium hotel segment.”

The five newly signed properties bring Tribute Portfolio to diverse locations, including the UNESCO-listed Sanqingshan in Shangrao and the picturesque Taihu Lake in Changxing. Each hotel draws inspiration from its surroundings, blending modern design with local cultural elements to deliver authentic and memorable guest experiences.

The Grand New Century Hotel, Hangzhou Boao, located in the Xiaoshan District, features an elegant design inspired by the nearby Xiang Lake, while the Wonderland Resort, Hangzhou Jiande, offers a tranquil retreat with lakeside cabins and villa-style lodges set in the stunning Fuchun River landscape.

Through this collaboration, Marriott and Delonix aim to add at least 100 Tribute Portfolio properties to Mainland China in the coming years, solidifying their commitment to delivering innovative, characterful hotels that resonate with independent-minded travelers.

Guests can now book the newly opened hotels through Marriott International and Delonix Group’s channels, with loyalty benefits available through Marriott Bonvoy and Betterwood programs.

NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of United States federal securities laws, including statements related to expected hotel openings; brand debuts in certain markets; future unit growth and deal opportunities; and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risk factors that we identify in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ABOUT DELONIX GROUP

Delonix Group is a global hospitality and experiential consumption group, with a primary focus on offline consumer sectors such as hotels, restaurants, and offline entertainment, with a footprint spanning China, Japan, and Indonesia.

Delonix Group operates a diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands, including Grand New Century, Maison New Century, Grand House, Wonderland Resorts, and Found Retreat, with a presence in over 200 cities across China. Expanding across the Asia-Pacific region, the group manages more than 250 hotels under brands such as Swiss-Belhotel, Artotel, Model J, and Hotel MONday, spanning key cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Jakarta. Its innovative loyalty program, Betterwood, which pioneers a stay-duration-based points system, has grown to nearly 35 million members.

ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 9,100 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 142 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program.  For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

Media Contact:

Michele Lv
Senior Director, Communications, Greater China
Marriott International
Michele.lv@marriott.com

Source: Marriott International, Inc.

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