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Marriott International signs agreement to debut the iconic St. Regis Brand in Xiamen

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed a management agreement with Shengyuan Cultural Tourism to bring the iconic St. Regis brand to Xiamen in 2027. This highly anticipated signing will debut the first St. Regis hotel in Fujian Province, which is expected to feature the brand’s celebrated rituals, glamorous spirit, storied heritage, and signature Butler Service.

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Marriott International launches new people brand “Be” to grow and empower global workforce

Today, Marriott International, Inc. announced it is launching its new people brand, “Be,” as the company continues its focus on attracting and retaining top talent around the world. The brand is launching as Marriott is named one of the top ten Fortune Media and Great Place To Work® 100 Best Companies to Work For® – a position Marriott has upheld since the list was established over a quarter century ago.

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Marriott International board of directors announces two new directors

The board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. today announced the election of Lauren R. Hobart, President and Chief Executive Officer of DICK’S Sporting Goods, and Grant F. Reid, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars, Incorporated, as independent directors of the company, effective March 15, 2023. Both are expected to be included in the company’s slate of nominees for election at its upcoming 2023 annual meeting of stockholders.

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Marriott International signs agreement with Grandi Immobili Italiani S.r.l.

Marriott International today announced it has signed an agreement with Grimit S.r.l. to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Italy, signaling a commitment to strengthening its portfolio of properties across the company’s luxury brands in Italy. Through a significant conversion of the former Hotel Grande Bretagne in Bellagio, the brand will bring its legendary service and elegant aesthetic to Lake Como, one of Italy’s most coveted destinations.

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Marriott International appoints Saba Landmann Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Portfolio PR

Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Saba Landmann, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Portfolio PR, effective immediately. Ms. Landmann will be responsible for leading communications for the company’s portfolio of thirty diverse and experiential hotel brands. Marriott’s brands include a prestigious luxury portfolio that encompasses eight of the world’s most desirable and coveted luxury hotel brands: The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott and W Hotels Worldwide.

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