Marriott International News

The journey of the largest hotel chain in the world, Marriott International, Inc. – now with more than seven thousand hotel, residential, and timeshare properties – began with a root-beer stand in Washington, D.C. in 1927 started by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Following its $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016, it became the largest global hotel company. It currently commands a mammoth portfolio of more than two dozen hotel brands such as JW Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, Delta Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Le Méridien, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Courtyard, Fairfield, and W Hotels. Its properties contain nearly a million and a half rooms worldwide. Through its premier loyalty program Bonvoy, it is engaged in partnerships with the likes of United Airlines, Uber, American Express, Hertz, and others to optimize customer engagement.

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Marriott Starts to Lay Off Corporate Employees

Now that Marriott International has doubled in size over a decade, it saw an opportunity to rethink its organization and restructure for efficiency.

Marriott Starts to Lay Off Corporate Employees

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The U.S. Election Day’s Impact on Hotel Revenue

STR reported U.S. hotel data for the week ended November 9. U.S. hotel RevPAR fell -3.5%, with occupancy down -3.5%.

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Design Hotels Announces 10% Global Portfolio Growth

Design Hotels reported 10% portfolio growth, highlighted by new agreements including new Firmdale properties, and expansion with Grupo Habita, Drift Hotels, and ASH.

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Brigade Hotel’s IPO Filing Reveals a Changing Indian Market: What We Learned

Brigade Hotel Ventures’ IPO filing offers a deep dive into what’s next for the hotel sector in India. Besides growth, the data points to big shifts in demand and supply across segments while breaking down key trends.

Brigade Hotel’s IPO Filing Reveals a Changing Indian Market: What We Learned

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Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel

From a rising middle class to an aging population, the most powerful leaders in hospitality agree demographics are key.

Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel

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Marriott and Choice Report Q3 Earnings

Choice Hotels’ Q3 results led to a stock uptick, while Marriott’s mixed report and lower Q4 guidance saw its shares decline despite share buybacks and a new cost-cutting plan.

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Marriott Unveils Overhaul: $90 Million in Cuts, Updates on Midscale Push

If you double your hotel empire over a decade, someone's eventually going to ask: "Hey, are we running this thing efficiently?" At Marriott, that someone is CEO Anthony Capuano.

Marriott Unveils Overhaul: $90 Million in Cuts, Updates on Midscale Push

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How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand

Design Hotels is a Marriott brand that isn't quite a Marriott brand. It's more like an exclusive hotel club where 60% of owners have never run a boutique before. New boss Stijn Oyen is fine-tuning its strategy.

How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand

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Brigade Hotel Ventures to IPO in India: How it Plans to Spend the Money

As it seeks to deepen its market share and broaden its portfolio, Brigade Hotel's IPO plans highlights not just the company’s growth potential, but also the broader optimism surrounding India’s hospitality industry.

Brigade Hotel Ventures to IPO in India: How it Plans to Spend the Money

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Marriott Opens a Second St. Regis in Shanghai

Marriott International’s St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened its 60th global property, The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, offering luxury accommodations, signature Butler Service, and various dining and wellness amenities.

Marriott Opens a Second St. Regis in Shanghai