Tourexpi
The Ritz-Carlton,
Melbourne is the company’s 1000th property in Asia Pacific and marks the
brand’s entry into the Australian city, showcasing a contemporary aesthetic,
renowned service, and panoramic views above the city skyline.
The company
anticipates adding 100 hotels – roughly two hotels per week – in Asia Pacific
in 2023, expanding its footprint in key Asia Pacific markets including
Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, China, and India.
“The opening of
Marriott International’s 1000th hotel in Asia Pacific is a true milestone,
underscoring our confidence in the overall travel outlook, our ability to take
hospitality to new heights with our associates and owners, and the power of
Marriott Bonvoy in 2023 and beyond,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia
Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International. “We’re particularly
thrilled to be expanding our footprint in new and emerging markets.”
“Being able to
celebrate the opening of Marriott's 1000th hotel in Asia Pacific is a
testament to our vision for growth in the years to come in the region,”
commented Yibing Mao, President, Greater China, Marriott International.
“Greater China represents over half of the portfolio in terms of rooms in Asia
Pacific and remains a strategic and vibrant market with tremendous growth
potential. Together with the other markets in the region, the opportunities are
exciting, and we look forward to building on this noteworthy milestone.”
Strengthening
Portfolio in Asia Pacific
Growth in Asia
Pacific is expected across multiple brand portfolio segments, anchored by the
award-winning Marriott Bonvoy® travel program, a significant driver of hotel
guest loyalty and occupancy rates.
Luxury Leads with
Distinct Debuts – Across Marriott International’s luxury brand portfolio,
12 additional properties are expected to open in popular and emerging Asia
Pacific destinations by the end of 2023. Notable openings include: The
Ritz-Carlton brand’s refined elegance is set to expand in Japan
with the country’s sixth Ritz-Carlton opening in Fukuoka. The Ritz-Carlton Reserve is slated to
debut in the mountain valley of Jiuzhaigou in China with the opening of Rissai
Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Luxury lifestyle brand, W
Hotels, expects to celebrate its third hotel in Australia with the
opening of W Sydney and plans to debut in Macau’s Studio City. JW Marriott anticipates delivering
mindful experiences in captivating destinations from Jeju Island, South Korea,
to Xi’an, China and Goa, India.
Pronounced Premium
Presence – Marriott International’s premium brand portfolio includes
Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Le Méridien, the Autograph Collection, and
more. The company expects over 30 additions this year in Asia Pacific across
this brand segment. Sheraton Hotels & Resorts,
the company’s most global brand, continues its transformation momentum in the
region by exemplifying its modernized design concept with upcoming openings
planned in destinations including Kagoshima in Japan and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
The company’s leading wellness brand, Westin
Hotels & Resorts, anticipates adding five hotels in Asia
Pacific, including its debut in Manila, Philippines. In addition, the Autograph
Collection intends to add its first hotel in Thailand with Madi Paidi, Bangkok.
Select Service Scales
– Marriott’s select service portfolio continues to drive growth in the
region, accounting for nearly 50 percent of planned openings in 2023.
Marriott’s select service brands provide a wide-range of offerings across
well-established brands such as Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield
by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, AC
Hotels and Moxy Hotels.
Fairfield by Marriott, known for its calm aesthetic and thoughtfully simple
design, anticipates adding 19 properties in Asia Pacific, including seven
hotels in the prefectures of Japan, eight hotels in Greater China and two
hotels each in India and Indonesia. Courtyard by Marriott expects to add 11 new
hotels, delivering smart design and modern comfort to both business and leisure
travelers in cities such as Hangzhou, China; Bangkok, Thailand; Malacca,
Malaysia and Shillong, India.
Marriott Bonvoy
Celebrates 1000th Milestone
Points – In
celebration of the 1000th hotel in Asia Pacific, Marriott Bonvoy members
can earn 1,000 bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit. Promotional
details and registration: www.marriottbonvoy.com/earntwice
Cheers! – Guests
will also be able to join in the celebration by enjoying a specially created
limited edition celebratory beverage – The Melb-presso 1000 – inspired
by the coffee culture of Melbourne with a nod to Marriott’s 1000th hotel
milestone in Asia Pacific. The beverage will be available through April 23,
2023 in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions across all 1,000 Marriott
International hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific.
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