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.

Hotels

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Oyo's IPO has been in focus for years. Its profitability and subsequent stable situation is indicative of the robust Indian hotel industry.

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Hotels

Marriott Won’t Miss Out on India’s Wedding and Religious Tourism Market

The hotel chain's 150th property in India will be at Katra, close to Hindu pilgrimage site Vaishnodevi temple.

Marriott Won’t Miss Out on India’s Wedding and Religious Tourism Market

Announcements

Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton in Jaipur. Plus: Skift India Summit Starts – India Report

Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton in Jaipur. Plus: Skift India Summit Starts – India Report

Hotels

Big Money in the Big Fat Indian Wedding

The “I do” in Indian weddings is a multi-million-dollar extravaganza that will make your head spin faster than the bride and groom during their eleventh outfit change.

Big Money in the Big Fat Indian Wedding

Hotels

Ritz Carlton in Saudi Set to Be Most Expensive Hotel in the Middle East

Twice the price of The Plaza, more than the Maldives and outdoing Dubai, Saudi Arabia means business with its luxury hotel expansion.

Ritz Carlton in Saudi Set to Be Most Expensive Hotel in the Middle East

Daily Lodging Report

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy Launches

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, the brand created by MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, is now accepting reservations for 16 hotel and resort destinations on Marriott's website and app. 

Hotels

Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live

Marriott's strategic move not only aims to boost hotel revenue but also provides travelers with loyalty redemption opportunities for MGM Resorts entertainment.

Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live

Hotels

Marriott Plans 12 Hotel Openings in India in 2024, Shimla to Get a Ritz-Carlton in 2029

Marriott's hotel growth in India shows it is thinking strategically about India's growth, offering options for different budgets. The hotel chain is making sure it covers all the bases and includes everyone as it expands.

Marriott Plans 12 Hotel Openings in India in 2024, Shimla to Get a Ritz-Carlton in 2029

Hotels

Marriott Bonvoy Adds 200 Millionth Member as Hotel Loyalty Race Heats Up

Marriott Bonvoy signed up the 200 millionth member as the loyalty program aims to retain its title as the world's largest – Hilton Honors is hot on its tail.

Marriott Bonvoy Adds 200 Millionth Member as Hotel Loyalty Race Heats Up

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott’s Massive Expansion Across the Caribbean and Latin America

Marriott International announced a year of robust room signings and additions across the Caribbean and Latin America in 2023. The Company nearly doubled its number of organic deal signings in the region versus the prior year.