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Rahul Vir named General Manager of Marriott Long Beach Downtown

Longtime hospitality industry veteran Rahul Vir has been named general manager of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown, overseeing 140 employees as well as all day-to-day operations of the 376-room property. In his current role, he directs day-to-day management of the 12-story property and has been instrumental in spearheading a top to bottom renovation now underway.

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Marriott International celebrates milestone on journey towards net-zero

Marriott International, Inc. has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with data-driven methodology. Marriott is the largest global hospitality company to receive approval for both near-term and long-term science-based targets.

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Fairfield by Marriott celebrates 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, recently announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, which marks the brand’s 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China. Located close to Guilong Park in Shuangliu District, the 145-room hotel is set to bring an inviting and seamless stay experience for travelers in the new area of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province.

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Marriott International highlights growth and commitment in Türkiye during visit by President and Chief Executive Officer

Today, Marriott International, Inc., underscored plans to grow its footprint in Türkiye with the expected addition of more than 20 properties and nearly 3,000 rooms by the end of 2025. During a recent visit to the country, Marriott President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Capuano, highlighted the company’s continued expansion in Türkiye, which is expected to generate thousands of new jobs reflecting growth in the country’s travel and hospitality sector.

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Townplace Suites by Marriott to open in Morrisville, North Carolina

Hospitality America, a leading hotel development and management company, announces the opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport / Morrisville in North Carolina. The new 112-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle in, keep to their routines, and easily connect to Raleigh Durham International Airport and Raleighs Research Triangle area. Located at 1021 Carrington Mill Blvd., it will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Hospitality America of Greenville, S.C. General Manager Emily Pearce and Director of Sales, Donna Oglesby lead the management team at the property for Hospitality America.

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Fairfield by Marriott brings the beauty of simplicity to Copenhagen for its European debut

Fairfield by Marriott, announces its debut in Europe with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn. Situated in Copenhagen’s vibrant North Harbour district, the opening marks a momentous milestone for the trusted brand and its continued global growth. Fairfield by Marriott is the second largest brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio with a footprint of over 1,290 open hotels and a healthy pipeline of over 450 properties globally, including 17 additional hotels predicted to open across Europe and the Middle East.

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