The company’s first Residence Inn by Marriott property in the UAE, the Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf will be comprised of a total of 135 extended-stay units.
Marriott to open 60 new hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America by 2018
Marriott expects a 75 percent increase in its Caribbean and Latin American distribution, including a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels in that market.
Marriott offers career opportunities for Arab youth in partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab
The aim is to help combat Arab youth unemployment while reshaping conventional perceptions of the hospitality profession in the region.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort appoints Wayne Michaelson new Executive Chef
Chef Michaelson is a six-time winner of the American Culinary Federation and a recipient of the Judges Special Award and Most Outstanding Piece in the Show in American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary competitions.
Taipei Marriott Hotel opening marks Marriott’s entry to Taiwan
The largest integrated destination complex in Taiwan, the Taipei Marriot offers 320 luxury hotel rooms, a modern convention center, a high-end shopping mall and luxury apartments.
Brandon Ganus new Executive chef at The Cornhusker
With 13 years of cluinary experience, Ganus will oversee all culinary operations of the hotel in Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska including banquets, special events and daily dining.
Domes of Elounda, Crete joins the Autograph Collection
The first Autograph Collection hotel in Greece, the Domes of Elounda has 78 suites and 40 villas.
Marriott signs two new properties in South Africa
Expected to open by February 2018, the 150-room Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and 200-unit Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch will be located in the Melrose Arch precinct in Johannesburg.
Marriott Europe raises funds to tackle youth unemployment
Marriott Europe aims to create 20,000 career opportunities for young people by 2020
Marriott’s VRoom Service brings virtual reality to guest rooms
Marriott also launched a new virtual travel content platform – “VR Postcards”.
