Tag Archives: Shawn Hill

Marriott International brings City Express by Marriott to Japan with Osaka conversion, marking the brand’s Asia Pacific debut amid global expansion momentum

Posted on by

(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is bringing its fast-growing midscale brand City Express by Marriott to Japan, with two Osaka properties set to open in 2026 under a conversion and rebranding agreement with Pacifica Hotels G.K. The announcement marks the Asia Pacific debut of City Express by Marriott — a major… Read the full news article

Leeny Oberg to Retire as Marriott CFO; Jen Mason and Shawn Hill to Succeed in 2026

Posted on by

(IN SHORT) Leeny Oberg, Marriott’s CFO since 2016 and EVP of Development since 2023, will retire on March 31, 2026, after a 26‑year career marked by the Starwood integration, pandemic management, and strategic portfolio growth. Jen Mason, a 33‑year Marriott executive and current Global Treasurer, will become CFO, while Shawn Hill, who has overseen Asia Pacific Excluding China’s expansion, will… Read the full news article