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New Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel now brand’s U.S. flagship
Designed to interact with visitors from the moment they enter the hotel, the property features ambient intelligent corridors that respond to human movement, digitally enhanced elevator banks, and a Discovery Portal Powered by Time Out that showcases hyper-local neighborhood guides on a user-friendly digital alcove.
Marriott prevails as Anbang withdraws offer for Starwood
Starwood once again reaffirms its commitment to merge with Marriott, with the transactions expected to create $250 million in cost savings and significant revenue synergies.
Marriott International reaffirms commitment to acquire Starwood
Says signed deal provides greater long-term value for Starwood stockholders.
Back on: Marriott and Starwood sign amended merger agreement
Starwood’s Board of Directors determined that revised terms from Marriott constitute a superior proposal compared to previously announced offer by Consortium led by Anbang Insurance Group.
Starwood receives “Superior Proposal”
Marriott has the right to submit a counterproposal until March 28, 2016, while the Starwood stockholder meeting has been postponed.
Marriott still keen on Starwood acquisition despite bigger rival offer
If Starwood terminates its merger agreement with Marriott, the company would be obligated to pay Marriott a $400 million termination fee in cash.
Marriott to provide ‘Made in USA’ towels and bath mats in U.S. Hotels
The agreement with Standard Textile creates approximately 150 U.S. jobs and will mean the annual production of 2.6 million bath towels and 4.9 million hand towels – the equivalent of as much as 5.6 million pounds of textiles.
Marriott launches European Convention Network
With a collection of 14 convention hotels and one dedicated contact person, the ECN aims to provide a streamlined service for all meeting planners organizing regular annual or bi-annual meetings and events in Europe.
Marriott to open first JW Marriott property in Japan in 2020
Construction of the 150-room JW Marriott Nara is scheduled to begin in 2017 and the hotel is expected to open its doors to guests in the spring of 2020.
