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Marriott International increases its Japanese presence with 5 Mori Trust hotels

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Rebranding of five Laforet properties doubles Marriott Hotels’ brand presence in Japan as inbound tourism booms Hong Kong, China, 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Japan’s leading lodging company Mori Trust Group today announced the signing of five hotels in Japan under the iconic Marriott Hotels brand. The agreements for five Mori Trust hotels will… Read the full press release

Marriott International named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine for the 16th consecutive year

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Marriott Selected as the #1 Lodging Company Bethesda Md., 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) for the 16th consecutive year was named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine. The 2016 rankings, released today, lists Marriott as #29, up from #37 last year.  Marriott also takes the top rankings… Read the full press release

Marriott International named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Travel for 2016

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) was named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Travel for 2016.  The list honors leading enterprises and rising newcomers that exemplify the best in nimble business and impactful innovation.  Marriott ranked #8 among the top 10 companies in travel for using short… Read the full press release

Moxy New Orleans, LA and Moxy Tempe, AZ set to open in Spring 2016

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Marriott International’s Edgy New Lifestyle Hotel Brand to Make U.S. Debut in Spring 2016, Shaking Up Traditional Hospitality Bethesda, Md., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s edgy new lifestyle brand, is shaking up traditional hospitality and making its mark in the U.S. with Moxy New Orleans, LA, and Moxy Tempe, AZ, both… Read the full press release

Marriott International and Eastern Crown Hotels Group to bring “Fairfield by Marriott®” brand to China

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Hong Kong, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Eastern Crown Hotels Group, one of China’s fastest growing lodging groups, today, signed an exclusive development agreement to bring the “FairfieldSM by Marriott®” brand to mainland China. The agreement targets having 140 hotels signed in five years, of which 100 are expected… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens its first dual branded property in India, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott

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Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott in Outer Ring Road Bengaluru BENGALURU, INDIA, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) expands its brand offering in Bengaluru with the opening of the first dual branded property in the country, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott. The property is located in… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Renaissance Montreal

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New Lifestyle Hotel Supports Global ‘Renaissance’ of the Brand, With Contemporary Design and Programming for Next Gen Business Travelers “Mixodiology” rooftop celebration planned for Montreal en Lumiere’s La Nuit Blanche, Feb. 27, 2016 Montreal, QC, Canada, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Many consider arts the lifeblood of Montreal, named a UNESCO City of Design for… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel in China

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Nanjing, China, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel, its first hotel in Nanjing, recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Renaissance Hotels is a highly acclaimed hotel brand appealing to next generation lifestyle business travelers who seek to discover unexpected… Read the full press release

Marriott, RIDA Development and Ares Management celebrate the commencement of construction of what will be the largest combined hotel and convention center in Colorado

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Project Will Deliver the Largest Combined Hotel and Convention Center in Colorado Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), RIDA Development Corp. and Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES), held a VIP ceremony yesterday on the 85-acre site of the two million-square-foot Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center to celebrate… Read the full press release

Marriott International to report fourth quarter 2015 earnings results on February 17, 2016

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report fourth quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter 2015 earnings on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at… Read the full press release

Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to create the world’s largest hotel company with merger agreement

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Combined Company Will Have 1.1 Million Rooms in More Than 5,500 Hotels, Spanning the Globe in Over 100 Countries30 Leading Brands Will Provide Guests Unmatched Choices   Transaction Offers Substantial Economies of Scale   Combined Company Should Deliver Significant Capital Returns to Shareholders   Conference Call with Investment Community at 9:00 am ET, Today, November 16, with Simultaneous… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, Peru

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Lima, Peru, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the  new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, situated at the intersection of Calle Alcanfores and Calle Schell in Lima’s upscale Miraflores neighborhood known for its shopping, restaurants, antique dealers and breath taking ocean views. “This… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s award winning #LoveTravels campaign launches new portrait and video series featuring Latino influencers

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Diego Boneta, Diane Guerrero and Boyce Avenue Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s award winning #LoveTravels campaign is launching a new portrait and video series featuring recognized Latino influencers Diane Guerrero (OITNB, Jane the Virgin), Diego Boneta (Scream Queens), and Boyce Avenue (YouTube music sensation).  #LoveTravels encourages all travelers to explore… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. announces that Tricia Primrose has been appointed Global Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer

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Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that Tricia Primrose has been appointed Global Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer.  Primrose joins Marriott from Rational 360, a strategic public relations and communications firm where she has been a Partner since 2013 providing counsel and communications support for… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. announces the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile

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The 200-room property is the brand’s second hotel in South America Santiago, Chile, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile. The hotel is situated immediately adjacent to the existing 280-room Santiago Marriott in the Las Condes business district filled with restaurants,… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s luxury brands again recognized by travelers for high guest satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Named #1 For Seventh Year – JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Moves Up 23-Points To Take Third Marriott’s Award winning Luxury Hotels Continue to be the Destinations of Choice for the Discerning and Next Generation Traveler  Bethesda, MD, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MAR) luxury brands, The… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa to debut in Fall 2015

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Architect Jim Olson Draws Inspiration From Local Culture To Design Brand’s Newest Resort Property. Los Cabos, Mexico, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announces the debut of JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Fall 2015.  The 299-room luxury beachfront… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens its first flagship brand in the holy city, the Makkah Marriott Hotel

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Pilgrims to benefit from Marriott Hotels’ futuristic comforts for a more rewarding Hajj and Umrah Experience Makkah, KSA, 2015-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company’s first flagship brand in the holy city. The arabesque themed 426-room property sits on the hill top… Read the full press release

Marriott International will report second quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, July 29, 2015

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Bethesda, Md., 2015-7-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report second quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its second quarter 2015 earnings on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Washington, DC area hotels announce 20% off weekend stays

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Get 20% Off Weekend Stays at Marriott International’s Washington, DC Hotels Washington, DC, 2015-7-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Chances are travelers haven’t been to the nation’s capital since their end-of-the-year, grade school field trip with their teacher and some parents as chaperones.    A lot has changed since then, and Marriott International’s Washington, DC area hotels… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts launch up to 30 percent off 2015 Summer Promotion

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Guests Receive Up To 30 Percent Off Through Promotion Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts are offering an extra incentive to get away to some of the region’s most exciting destinations, with a very attractive 2015 Summer Promotion. Beginning May 15th, visitors can save… Read the full press release

Marriott International to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Kingston, Jamaica

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The 129-room hotel is set to open in August 2015   Kingston, Jamaica, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDQ:MAR) announced plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. The project is being developed by Caribe Hospitality Jamaica. The property has a practical and measurable green… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau

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Marriott International’s Asia-Pacific Region Celebrates Two Milestone Openings  Macau, China, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) marked a new milestone today with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau in the thriving Special Administrative Region (S.A.R) of Macau in South China. The properties are located within one… Read the full press release

Marriott International outlines plans for 50 percent growth across the Middle East & Africa region by 2020

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Marriott International expects 50 percent growth across the Middle East & Africa region, reaching over 240 hotels by 2020 Hotel company announces newest signing of 300-room Marriott Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah Marriott Hotels brand to lead company brand openings in Middle East & Africa this year Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International,… Read the full press release

Marriott International named Tim Sheldon as President of its Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) region

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Tim Sheldon Tapped to Head Region as Company Expects to Have 150 Hotels Open or Under Development in the Region by 2017 Bethesda, Md., 2015-5-25 — /Travel PR News/ — With plans to expand to 100 hotels this year and add another 50 across nine new countries by 2017, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has named… Read the full press release

The newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels

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Bethesda, MD, USA, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independently-rich, one-of-a-kind hotels, welcomes today the newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel. This new addition brings the Collection to 86 hotels worldwide. Once a part of Renaissance Hotels within the Marriott International family of lifestyle brands, The Mayflower… Read the full press release

Marriott International named Brand of the Year at this year’s British LGBT Awards

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LONDON, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading hospitality company, Marriott International, is celebratingafter being named Brand of the Year at this year’s prestigious British LGBT Awards. Marriott International, which operates 57 hotels in the UK under brands including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and Courtyard, was recognised for its Pride campaign and partnerships. The annual… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama

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84th Property to Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. PANAMA,  2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the launch of AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers

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Patrons to Enjoy Inspired Batched Cocktails, Locally-Sourced Products, a Spanish inspired Wines-by-the-glass and Tapas Menu, and More Miami, Fla., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the launch of the AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers. “Beyond the sun, beach… Read the full press release

Marriott International introduces its new lifestyle brand Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe with the 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel

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Moxy Tbilisi, Georgia Set To Open In 2017.    Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today the introduction of its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe, in partnership with developers, GMT Group. The 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel will be managed by Marriott International and is expected… Read the full press release