As reported in the fourth quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) for 2022, the franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines at the end of Q4 are led by Marriott International (Marriott) with 1,490 projects/180,113 rooms. Following Marriott is Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) with 1,378 projects/154,790 rooms and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 789 projects/78,951 rooms. Combined, these three companies account for 67% of the projects and 64% of the rooms in the total pipeline.
W Hotels ushers in a new era of luxury lifestyle on the Greek Coast
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of W Costa Navarino.
Marriott signs agreement with Vinpearl to add eight hotels in Vietnam
The agreement is set to strengthen Marriott International’s presence in Vietnam with the expected addition of more than 2,000 rooms to its existing portfolio.
Hospitality industry launches resource hub in united response to aid refugees
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance launches new guidance and resource hub for hotels seeking to support refugees and internally displaced people.
AC Hotels by Marriott unveils first hotel in Australia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
Located in one of Melbourne’s premier events, arts and entertainment precincts, the new hotel features 205 guest rooms and suites, signature dining, and an infinity pool and cocktail bar with sweeping views of the city skyline.
APAC hotel construction pipeline shows YOY growth
Hotel construction pipeline in the Asia Pacific region, excluding China, is up 7% by projects and 9% by rooms Year-Over-Year.
Marriott, Hilton, and IHG lead U.S. construction pipeline
These three companies combined account for 67% of the projects and 66% of the rooms in the total U.S. construction pipeline.
Marriott International plans further Asia Pacific expansion with 1000th property anticipated to open in 2022
The company expects to open nearly 100 hotels in Asia Pacific in 2022.
Marriott gains full marks on Corporate Equality Index
Marriott International received for the ninth consecutive year a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index.
Marriott reports on development progress in 2021
Company added a record 86,000 gross rooms and 517 properties in 2021, achieving net rooms growth of approximately 4 percent for the full year.