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Marriott boosts Vietnam luxury pipeline – Business Traveller

27Oct

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Marriott boosts Vietnam luxury pipeline – Business Traveller

Marriott has announced the signing of deals to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. The signings mark the expected debut of two new brands into Vietnam – Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection – on the little-known Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, Marriott also announced Vietnam’s third JW Marriott Hotel, set for Trang An, the UNESCO World Heritage destination in northern Vietnam. The Luxury Collection Resort, Hon Thom Island The resort is slated to open in 2029 and will be located on the Northwest coast of Hon Thom Island. The Luxury Collection Resort, Hon Thom Island is expected to feature 305 rooms and suites, ranging from 50 to 250 square meters and including family accommodations. Plans call for two pool areas, a kids’ club, activity center, fitness cente...

15Oct

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Marriott launches temporary boost to credit card sign-up bonus – Business Traveller

Marriott Bonvoy has temporarily doubled the bonus points offer for new holders of its UK Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. New cardholders can normally earn 20,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when spending £3,000 in the first three months, but this has been doubled to 40,000 for applications made by 14 November, 2023. Cardholders also benefit from 15 elite night credits (enough to get Silver Elite Status) as well as an upgrade to Gold Elite status when they spend £15,000 on the card in a year, and a free night award when spending £25,000 in an anniversary year. Note that the card comes with a £95 annual fee (this has recently increased from £75), and cardholders are not eligible for the bonus points offer if they have held a personal American Express Card in the past two years. For...

Marriott opens W property on Sydney’s Darling Harbour – Business Traveller

14Oct

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Marriott opens W property on Sydney’s Darling Harbour – Business Traveller

Design elements include a copper-clad entry paying homage to subterranean Sydney and its disused railway tunnels, and a blue circular bar and nest-like seating referencing the Australian Bowerbird. Sydney was in fact the first location for the W Hotels brand outside the US, but the original W Sydney in the city’s Woolloomooloo suburb was rebranded as the Blue Hotel (managed by Taj Hotels and Resorts) in 2007, and has since again been rebranded under the Ovolo brand. W Sydney becomes the third property operating under the brand in Australia, joining W Brisbane and W Melbourne – the latter of which opened within the mixed use Collins Arch development in Melbourne in 2021. Marriott opens W Melbourne Commenting on the opening George Fleck, vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels...

Marriott confirms W Manchester – Business Traveller

4Oct

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Marriott confirms W Manchester – Business Traveller

The wider St Michael’s complex is being developed by former Manchester United football player Gary Neville’s company Relentless Developments, with the first phase set to feature 185,000 square feet of office space, a new public realm and a rooftop restaurant with views across Manchester. W Manchester will join the existing W London – Leicester Square, which opened in 2011, and W Edinburgh which is scheduled to open next month. W Edinburgh set to open in November Commenting on the news Paul Thomas, vice president – development, UK and Ireland, Marriott International, said: “W Hotels dynamic style and forward-thinking culture is a perfect brand fit both for Manchester – a city famed for its music and art scene – and St Michael’s with Relentless and Salboy at the helm of the development. “...

27Sep

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Marriott launches all-new Four Points Express by Sheraton brand – Business Traveller

Marriott International has launched an all-new Four Points Express by Sheraton brand that will be positioned under its midscale segment. The company has already signed three deals across the UK and Türkiye for the new brand and has also signed letters of intent for future Four Points Express hotels in markets such as Poland, Belgium and the UK. The first UK hotel is slated to open in a prime location in Central London less than 500m from Euston Station and 1km from Kings Cross and St Pancras International. Four Points Express by Sheraton London Euston is expected to open in 2024 with 201 guest rooms following a significant renovation of the current property. In Türkiye, two Four Points Express hotels have been signed in Antalya and Bursa. Four Points Express by Sheraton Antalya Lara will...

Marriott now has 50 hotels in Thailand – Business Traveller

7Sep

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Marriott now has 50 hotels in Thailand – Business Traveller

Marriott International this month celebrated the milestone opening of its 50th hotel in Thailand with the Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection, a 56-room and suites boutique hotel in Bangkok’s Thong Lor district. Marriott expects to add a further 10 hotels by the end of 2024 across its luxury, premium, select and longer stay brands in Thailand. In the pipeline are a new Ritz-Carlton in Bangkok, and new leisure centric properties in Phuket and Khao Lak. “We are absolutely delighted to celebrate Marriott International’s 50th hotel opening, marking a major milestone in our 27-year history in Thailand. A milestone that would not be possible without the trust and partnership of our hotel owners and franchisees,” said Jakob Helgen, area vice president for Marriott. “With 50 hotels acro...

Marriott confirms second property for Al Marjan Island – Business Traveller

3Sep

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Marriott confirms second property for Al Marjan Island – Business Traveller

Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the launch of a W Hotel on Al Marjan Island on the back of a collaboration between Marriott International and Dalands Holding. Slated to open in early 2027, W Al Marjan Island will not only be Marriott International’s second hospitality venture on the island, but also as W Hotel’s first property in Ras Al Khaimah. It will feature an inventory of 300 hotel rooms and suites with sea views. Signature spaces will include the Living Room, WET deck, W Lounge, AWAY Spa, and FIT fitness centre along with three restaurants and retail spaces. Abdulla Al Abdouli, chief executive officer of Marjan, said, “We are confident that this addition to our portfolio will not only raise the bar on regional hospitality but als...

26Aug

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Marriott launches “India’s first co-brand hotel credit card” – Business Traveller

Marriott International has launched what it says is India’s first co-branded hotel credit card, in partnership with HDFC Bank. The Diners Club card has an annual fee of INR 3,000, and offers a free night award and Marriott Bonvoy Silver status upon sign-up. Cardholders will earn two points per INR 150 spent on eligible purchases, rising to eight points per INR 150 spent on eligible purchases at participating Marriott hotels. Cardholders can also earn up to three additional free night awards when reaching annual spend thresholds of INR 6 lakh, INR 9 lakh and INR 15 lakh. Other benefits include complimentary access to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide (12 domestic and 12 international entries per year), as well as access to participating golf courses two times per quarter, and insurance...

Marriott adds Delta property close to New York’s Times Square – Business Traveller

19Aug

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Marriott adds Delta property close to New York’s Times Square – Business Traveller

Marriott has opened the latest US property under its Delta brand. Delta Hotels by Marriott New York Times Square is located at 340 West 40th Street, around half a mile from the city’s famous intersection. An existing property has been refurbished to offer 310 rooms with platform beds, a lounge area and free wifi, as well as facilities including a lobby bar, George’s Nephew restaurant and a fitness centre. There is also a 24-hour Delta Pantry, where Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members can choose from complimentary continental breakfast items, premium beverages and snacks. Marriott acquired Canada’s Delta Hotels brand in 2015, and has grown the portfolio to 120 properties across North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Central America and the Caribbean. Pri...

16Aug

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Marriott Hotels debuts in Coorg

Marriott Hotels, announced the anticipated opening of Coorg Marriott Resort & Spa in the serene landscapes of Coorg, Karnataka. Located amidst the lush expanse of the Makandur forest, this contemporary retreat provides a gateway to enriching local experiences, all within the tranquil embrace of a natural botanical haven. Here, guests are invited to partake in leisurely nature walks and exhilarating off-road expeditions, all while immersing themselves in the vibrant coffee culture and culinary delights of Coorg. The rich history and culture of the land comes alive at every twist and turn with guided village tours that offer a deep dive into the heritage of the local Kodava community. “We are thrilled to bring Marriott Hotels to Coorg, famously known as the Scotland of India, a land en...