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Marriott International donates approximately USD800,000 to the Yao Foundation to establish three Hope Primary schools in the Southwestern region of China

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Campus reconstruction of Lu Zhou Marriott – Yao Foundation Hope Primary Schoolon schedule for completion this September.  Sichuan, China, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A delegation of Marriott International senior executives and associates joined Yao Ming, founder of Yao Foundation, visiting Lu Zhou Marriott – Yao Foundation Hope Primary School in Luzhou City, Sichuan – the… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. president Arne Sorenson to present at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Conference on June 3

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Remarks to be Webcast. Bethesda, Md., 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference on Tuesday, June 3.  Mr. Sorenson’s presentation will be at approximately 9:15 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be… Read the full press release

Marriott International appoints Samir Baidas Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa and Philip Bryson as SVP, Middle East and North Africa

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Samir Baidas confirmed as Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa Philip Bryson appointed Senior Vice President, Middle East and North Africa Appointments come on the back of growing regional demand; Marriott International announced 14 new properties in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Sub Saharan Africa at AHIC 2014 AHIC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-5-21 —… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens 282-room hotel in Jixian, China

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New Jixian Marriott Hotel Pitches-in on Sustainable Tourism. Tianjin, China, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today celebrated the opening of its 282-room Jixian Marriott Hotel, taking the total number of properties under its iconic Marriott Hotels brand in China to 16. Under a long-term management agreement with Saint Light Investment… Read the full press release

Marriott International encourages travelers and shareholders to “Find their World” through the company’s interactive 2013 Annual Report

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) is encouraging travelers and shareholders to “Find their World” through the company’s interactive 2013 Annual Report. Designed with modern social media platforms as inspiration, the interactive report uses captivating images of some of Marriott’s hotels in more than 70 countries across the globe to… Read the full press release

Marriott International ranked the World’s Most Admired Lodging Company by FORTUNE

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Highest ranked Washington metro area company. Bethesda, Md., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 14th time, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has been ranked the World’s Most Admired Lodging Company by FORTUNE.   Ranking 39 out of the top 50 companies across the globe, Marriott is also the highest ranked company on the list in its headquarters region,… Read the full press release

Marriott International plans to open five additional Moxy Hotels in key cities throughout Europe by 2015

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Marriott International’s Lifestyle Brand Designed Especially for the Next Generation on Schedule to Open in Key Destinations. Berlin, Germany, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the debut of Moxy Hotels this September at the Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that it plans to open five additional locations in key cities… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens the five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel in Sochi, Russia

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Luxurious ski and spa hotel ready to welcome Sochi visitors. Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International has opened a luxurious ski and spa hotel under its signature brand, Marriott Hotels, at the heart of the new Gorky Gorod ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana.  The five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel is ideally positioned at the foothills of… Read the full press release

Marriott International to report fourth quarter 2013 earnings results on February 19, 2014

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Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report fourth quarter 2013 earnings results on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter 2013 earnings on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10 a.m…. Read the full press release

Marriott International named among America’s top corporations for LGBT Equality

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Marriott Earns 100% Perfect Ranking on 2014 Corporate Equality Index Bethesda, MD, USA, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global lodging leader, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today was named among America’s top corporations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, by earning a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)…. Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels announced plans to open 174-room Marriott Hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

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Weston, Fl, USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) flagship brand, Marriott Hotels, announced plans to open the174-room Marriott Hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in 2016, making it the first hotel in Bolivia for the company. The hotel will be developed by Empresa Hotelera Icon S.A. and operated by Marriott International. Situated on the… Read the full press release

National Black MBA Association honored Marriott International as its Corporation of the Year for its commitment to diversity and inclusion

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Washington, D.C., USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Black MBA Association (DCNBMBAA) honored Marriott International as its Corporation of the Year for its demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and its long-term partnership with the chapter.   The award was presented during DCNBMBAA’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Fundraiser Brunch, which is designed to… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens its 10th Courtyard in India – Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan

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Pune, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — A renowned automobile and manufacturing hub in Pune, Chakan now, has its first International business hotel with the launch of Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan. The hotel will mark the opening of the 10th Courtyard by Marriott property in India, and the 4th Marriott property in Pune city.  This premium, business… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s fundraising campaign for SOS Children’s Villages marks 25th anniversary of its first property in Germany the Hamburg Marriott Hotel

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LONDON, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 17 October, 2013, Marriott International celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first property in Germany, the Hamburg Marriott Hotel.  To mark the occasion, Marriott is launching “Lend a Hand,” a fundraising campaign across 31 hotels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to support disadvantaged youth in Europe.  Over five weeks, from… Read the full press release

Marriott International announced it ranked #4 on LATINA Style Magazine’s annual LATINA Style 50 Report

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2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATINA Style Magazine has ranked Marriott International #4 on its annual LATINA Style 50 Report.  This annual survey serves as the most respected source of employment and career information for Hispanic women in the U.S.  Companies responding to LATINA Style’s questionnaire are evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace such… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. launched energy saving initiatives across Europe Hotels to reduce carbon dioxide or Co2 emissions

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Three New Initiatives Will Help Reduce Energy Consumption Across Europe Hotels. London, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched a number of strategic energy saving initiatives in Europe to reduce carbon dioxide or C02 emissions versus annual targets by an additional 7 percent over the next three years.  Forged in response to the company’s… Read the full press release

Sustainable Supply Chain Performance Program MindClick Global announced Marriott International is ahead of its sustainable sourcing goals for 2013

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International hotelier benefits from vendor progress with MindClick Sustainable Supply Chain Performance Program 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — MindClick Global, a leader in supply chain sustainability performance and sourcing solutions, today announced that Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) is ahead of its sustainable sourcing goals for 2013.  In 2012, Marriott committed to spend 75 percent of its 2013… Read the full press release

Marriott International now with nine properties in Mexico with the newly opened 140-room Courtyard by Marriott Leon

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Marriott International’s power brand is now nine hotels strong in Mexico. 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International announced the opening of the 140-room Courtyard by Marriott Leon at the Poliforum, expanding the brand’s roster of Mexico properties to nine and solidifying the country’s position as the most important Latin American market for Marriott’s leading mid-tier hotel brand. The… Read the full press release

Marriott International booking facilities and content for 3,800 properties in 74 countries now available in Arabic Language

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Booking facilities and content for 3,800 properties in 74 countries now available in Arabic Language a core focus for leading hotel company Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arabic speaking customers worldwide can now access a host of online functions and important hotel information through the new Arabic website from Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) – www.arabic.marriott.com. Enhancing… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association commends the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for key appointments of several influential members of the lodging industry

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2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — GTAC provides key input on per diem, travel regulations and policies The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) commends the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for today’s appointment of several influential members of the lodging industry to the Governmentwide Travel Advisory Committee (GTAC). Instituted in December 2012 as part of the federal government’s… Read the full press release

Marriott International signed franchise agreement with WB AMBASSADOR SAS for the historic Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel

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Historic Ambassador Hotel to Join Company’s Signature Marriott Hotels Brand London, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that the 298-room Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel will join its portfolio of more than 3,800 properties worldwide on 1st July 2013 under a franchise agreement with WB AMBASSADOR SAS.  Located in the heart of… Read the full press release

Write a review for your recent stays with Marriott to automatically enter the Marriott Rewards Insiders Review Sweepstakes

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Have Your Say & You Could See The World On Marriott Rewards’ Dime 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Have something to say about a recent stay? Write a review for each of your recent stays with Marriott to automatically enter the Marriott Rewards Insiders Review Sweepstakes* for a chance to win one of two grand prize trips for… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels Opens Its Newest Hotel in Malaysia

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renaissance Hotels, a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio, celebrated the opening of its newest gem in Malaysia today with the inauguration of the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, officiated by the Tunku Temenggong Johor, Y.A.M Tunku Idris Iskandar Ibni Sultan Ibrahim. “The opening of the spectacular new Renaissance Johor Bahru… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Welcomes Majestic Icon St. Ermin’s Hotel, London

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Exclusive Portfolio of Passionately Independent Hotels Announces Third Hotel in United Kingdom. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Autograph Collection (www.autographhotels.com), Marriott International’s (NYSE: MAR) exclusive portfolio of upscale, independent hotels, announced today the debut of the St. Ermin’s Hotel in the Westminster area of London, representing the third Autograph Collection hotel in the… Read the full press release

Marriott International Names Stephanie Linnartz as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer

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2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a move to put the next generation customer front and center, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has appointed Stephanie Linnartz as its chief marketing and commercial officer.  With 18 brands and 3,800 hotels in 74 countries, this new global position bundles all of the company’s consumer-focused disciplines for the first time, including… Read the full press release