Reaching its milestone 500th
luxury hotel Marriott International's unmatched global luxury
footprint expands to the farthest reaches of the globe
CANNES,
France, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From
International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. announces
its milestone 500th luxury hotel opening, bolstering its
position as a leader in luxury. Featuring an unrivaled portfolio of
luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels &
Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott and
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott confidently pushes the
boundaries of experiential travel reimagining the future of luxury
and offering the limitless and transformational power of cultural
discovery.
Marking Marriott's 500th luxury property with The St.
Regis Riyadh, the company's formidable portfolio now spans 69
countries and territories with five new hotels slated to open in
the final weeks of 2023 in coveted and emerging destinations around
the globe. Over 200 luxury hotels and resorts across Marriott's
luxury portfolio are in the global development pipeline, including
24 properties expected to open in 2024.
"The debut of The St. Regis Riyadh as our 500th luxury hotel
stands as a momentous milestone for Marriott International,
underscoring our mission to bring unparalleled access to the most
exclusive destinations and farthest reaches of the world," noted
Tina Edmundson, President of Luxury
at Marriott International. "Our luxury portfolio is complemented by
truly exceptional guest experiences, allowing us to set the
standard for the future of indulgent travel, while continuously
innovating and blazing new trails.
Reaching Nu-Luxury Frontiers
As the hospitality industry continues to see unprecedented
demand for travel and personalized experiences, Marriott is
uniquely poised to not only anticipate trends forecasted in the
luxury space, but to define them as well. Jenni Benzaquen, Senior Vice President of The
Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis Hotel & Resorts, shares: "We are
expanding the reaches of our portfolio to what we have coined
'nu-luxury frontiers' - boundary-breaking escapes that combine
guests' desires for authenticity, adventure, and exclusivity. We
are consistently pushing the limits, and ourselves, to go beyond
star ratings to offer truly transformative experiences and
unbridled access that long outlast a traveler's itinerary. While
2023 saw increased demand to revisit the beloved luxury
destinations that travelers had long missed, guests are now
focusing on new destinations, ethical escapes and a desire to
champion social practices so that travel remains sustainable for
generations to come."
The Ritz-Carlton Strategically Evolves its Portfolio,
Including the Growth of Ground-breaking Brand
Extensions
In 2023, The Ritz-Carlton expanded its footprint in North America, with the opening of The
Ritz-Carlton, Portland, the brand's first property in the
Pacific Northwest, created as a celebration of the vibrant city.
This year also saw the debut of The Ritz-Carlton,
Melbourne, the tallest hotel
in Australia, and The
Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka
in Japan, each property embodying a modern aesthetic
reflective of this legacy brand. The exclusive
Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio introduced its sixth intimate
retreat with Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in
Mainland China, created to reflect its Tibetan culture and honor
the magnificent region of Jiuzhaigou, a valley on the edges of the
Qinghai-Tibet plateau. In the year ahead The Ritz-Carlton will
celebrate the expansion of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht
Collection, with the expected debut of its second newbuilt
superyacht, Ilma, slated to set sail in the
second half of 2024. Ritz-Carlton Reserve is also expected to open
two properties next year – Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton
Reserve in the Red Sea, and Nekajui, a
Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the Papagayo Peninsula in
Costa Rica, each offering a distinct and truly immersive
getaway.
St. Regis Defines its Position as a Global Luxury
Icon
The vanguard spirit and pronounced glamour of St. Regis redefine
the best addresses around the world in the most highly desired
luxury destinations. 2023 saw the opening of two architecturally
significant debuts with The St. Regis Chicago,
designed by famed Jeanne Gang Studio marking this extraordinary
property as the tallest building in the world designed by a female
architect, and The St. Regis Kanai Resort, in Mexico's Riviera Maya, a celestial-inspired,
enchanting marvel designed by Edmonds International. In the year
ahead St. Regis anticipates focused growth across its resort
portfolio including openings in the most coveted leisure
destinations from Los Cabos to Cap Cana
in the Dominican Republic to Florida's exclusive Longboat Key.
W Hotels Continues Bold Brand Evolution to Cater to the
Next Generation Luxury Traveler
2023 saw significant momentum towards W Hotels ambitious new
chapter, marked by sophisticated yet playful design, elevated
cultural programming, and a bold new visual identity to meet the
wants and needs of a new generation of brand loyalists. W Hotels
continued its vast global expansion into new destinations this year
including the highly anticipated debut of W Budapest, showcasing the evolved design
ethos of the brand through inviting, yet unexpected juxtapositions
and materiality. Other highlights included W's third outpost in
Australia, W Sydney overlooking Darling Harbour;
W Macau - Studio City; and W Edinburgh, marking the second W hotel in
the United Kingdom, and the second
in Europe to have the brand's
signature Sound Suite professional recording studio. 2024 will see
W Hotels further transport its signature "Whatever/Whenever"
service culture to new destinations, including the expected opening
of W Prague as well as
anticipated North American milestones: the striking transformations
of W New York – Union
Square, W Hollywood,
W Austin, and
W New Orleans – French
Quarter.
EDITION Hotels Expand Global Footprint with New Luxury
Destinations
In 2023, EDITION Hotels extended its influence as a leading
global luxury lifestyle brand, introducing its first hotels in
Italy, Singapore, and Mexico, and elevating its presence in
Japan with a second location in
Tokyo. The Rome EDITION
officially debuted in July, while The Singapore EDITION and
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai opened in preview in
November, with The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
similarly launching in preview in mid-December. These
strategic expansions pave the way for the brand to venture into new
territories, showcasing EDITION's innovative and unparalleled
approach to curating distinctive, personalized experiences that
authentically embody the essence of each location. Building on its
existing portfolio of 19 hotels across global destinations like
New York, Barcelona, Iceland, Tokyo, and Dubai, EDITION Hotels expects to launch
into another new market next year. Looking ahead to 2024, EDITION
is slated to venture into Saudi
Arabia with the anticipated opening of The Jeddah
EDITION along the Jeddah Corniche. EDITION Hotels
continue to redefine traditional luxury, offering a lifestyle
that harmoniously marries local culture with global innovation.
The Luxury Collection Expands to the Most Emblematic and
Majestic Luxury Capitals
With a global footprint of nearly 115 hotels, The Luxury
Collection continues to extend its reach to the most distinct
destinations around the world. In 2023, the brand spotlighted the
lush ancient Japanese gardens and traditional wellness offerings in
the radiant destination of Nara with the opening of Shisui
and made its debut in Georgia with
the opening of Paragraph Freedom Square in Tbilisi. Serving as an entry point for
discovery and a lens into the unique culture of each locale, The
Luxury Collection anticipates the debut of properties next year in
some of the most sought-after cultural capitals, including
Madrid, Spain;
Munich, Germany;
Nice, France;
Isla Mujeres, Mexico;
Labuan, Indonesia; and
Sindalah, Saudi Arabia.
JW Marriott Brings Mindfulness to Luxury Hospitality in
New Destinations
Inspired by J. Willard "J.W." Marriott's approach to life and
holistic well-being, JW Marriott is a haven designed to allow
discerning, mindful travelers to focus on feeling whole – present
in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit. In 2023, the
brand continued its impressive expansion into dynamic destinations
including its highly anticipated debut in the luxury safari lodge
segment with JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya. This year also saw the opening of JW
Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa, a breath-taking property
perched on a cliffside in Jeju Island, South Korea by legendary designer Bill Bensley; JW Marriott Madrid, which
marked the brand's entry into Spain; and JW Marriott Dallas Arts
District. Rooted in nature and the Marriott family tradition,
JW Marriott's partnership with world-renowned landscape designer
Lily Kwong grew in 2023 with the
debut of her latest JW Garden at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore
South Beach. In 2024, the brand is slated to debut in
Nairobi and Auckland.
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of United States
federal securities laws, including statements related to expected
hotel and other project openings; brand debuts in certain markets;
our growth pipeline and future expansion; and similar statements
concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not
historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not
guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous
evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to
accurately predict or assess, including the risk factors that we
identify in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings,
including our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual
Report on Form 10-K. Any of these factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from the expectations we express or
imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking
statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based
in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and
encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties across more than
30 leading brands in 139 countries and territories. Marriott
operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership
resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy,
its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please
visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company
news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with
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About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio offers renowned
hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with
31 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The
Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy
has more luxury offerings than any other travel program. Members
can earn points for stays at hotels and
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