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Marriott to double in size in Thailand

Marriott Signs Landmark Deal With TCC Hotels Group For Seven Hotels

Marriott to double in size in Thailand

BETHESDA, Md.

Marriott Rewards launches largest ad campaign in program's history

Marriott Rewards Program

Marriott Rewards launches largest ad campaign in program's history

BETHESDA, Md. - This Fall, Marriott Rewards is launching the largest ad campaign in the program's history.

Longest extended-stay guest any Marriott has seen checks out

Guest checks out of hotel after more than 10 years

Longest extended-stay guest any Marriott has seen checks out

Falls Church, Virginia - Garrulous and active, 79-year-old Joy Bricker presides over her hotel suite in a manner befitting a grander home.

Hotels and lodging industry outlook highlights

Featuring Starwood and Marriott

Hotels and lodging industry outlook highlights

Since the US market is somewhat saturated, hoteliers are exploring growth opportunities abroad.

Marriott: Waikiki EDITION owner's bankruptcy self-defeating

Waikiki EDITION Row: Marriott to pursue tens of millions of dollars in damages

Marriott: Waikiki EDITION owner's bankruptcy self-defeating

Bethesda, Md. – The filing by the owner of the Waikiki EDITION and its legal advisors of a bankruptcy proceeding to prevent Marriott International, Inc.

Waikiki Edition saga continues: M Waikiki files for bankruptcy

Marriott, Aqua Hotels, MODERN Honolulu, Waikiki Edition: Waikiki Turf War Rages On

Waikiki Edition saga continues: M Waikiki files for bankruptcy

By eTN Staff writer Honolulu

eTN called THE EDITION hotel at 5.45pm and the phone were answered with "hello" . The phone operator claims to be working for the Modern and for Aqua hotels. However he said this may change.

Waikiki Aqua hotel war with Marriott Hawaii has Mafia-style element

Guests and Employees Stunned by Waikiki Edition conversion to The Modern Honolulu takeover

Waikiki Aqua hotel war with Marriott Hawaii has Mafia-style element

By eTN Staff Writer

HONOLULU, Hawaii (eTN) - “I’d like to hold onto my job for now, so no comment,” said a hotel employee of the new "The Modern Honolulu" when eTurboNews called the hotel, that just two days ...

Marriott says takeover of EDITION Hotel Waikiki illegal

EDITION Hotel Waikiki Saga Continues

Marriott says takeover of EDITION Hotel Waikiki illegal

BETHESDA, Md.- The takeover of the EDITION Hotel Waikiki early Sunday morning by the hotel's owner and affiliated partners was illegal and a blatant violation of Marriott's contractual agreement ...

Marriott Wins Gold Award for "Best of the Web"

Marriott's website named fastest in industry

BETHESDA, Md. - When booking a hotel room online, marriott.com users are experiencing the best the Internet has to offer.

JW Marriott expects to open 12 new hotels by 2012

Marriott bringing total global portfolio to 64 hotels

JW Marriott expects to open 12 new hotels by 2012

BETHESDA, Md.

Rwanda gets 250 more hotel rooms

Under Construction In Kigali

Rwanda gets 250 more hotel rooms

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

(eTN) - The visit of the Marriott delegation to Kigali, where they inspected the progress of the ongoing construction, has also brought clarity about the size of the new luxury city hotel. Mr.

Marriott and AC Hotels sign agreement to form joint venture

AC by Marriott

Marriott and AC Hotels sign agreement to form joint venture

MADRID and BETHESDA, Md. - The Spanish hotel group AC Hotels, chaired by Antonio Catalan, and Marriott International, Inc., chaired by J.W.

Jordan Valley Dead Sea Marriott introduces extraordinary entertainment in the resort

Holly Perry To Perform

Jordan Valley Dead Sea Marriott introduces extraordinary entertainment in the resort

Holly Perry, an exceptional entertainer, will be performing at the Jordan Valley Dead Sea Marriott resort during the months of November through March 2011.

New Marriott execs in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa

Global Strategy

New Marriott execs in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa

Marriott International, Inc. continues to reorganize its global strategy to establish continental divisions in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Marriott creates new North China post

New VP Philip Bryson

Marriott creates new North China post

In response to its exponential growth in China, Marriott International has created a new area team to oversee the successful operations, customer service delivery, sales and marketing, and owner ...

Marriott ups rates for the first time in two years

Marriott International

Marriott ups rates for the first time in two years

Room rates at Marriott International's North American hotels rose for the first time in two years during the month of May, another sign that the lodging industry is creeping out of its slump.

Marriott to double its size in China

Marriott Expansion

Marriott to double its size in China

By Vickie Elmer

Marriott International announced plans to double its size in China within five years, joining a parade of hoteliers seeking to tap the fast-growing travel market there.

Rumble in Brooklyn - Sheraton vs. Marriott

Sheraton Brooklyn opens Thursday

Rumble in Brooklyn - Sheraton vs. Marriott

By A.D. PRUITT

The Sheraton Brooklyn will open its doors Thursday ushering in a new era of competition in a borough long neglected by the hotel industry.

Indianapolis Marriott Hotel Downtown gets new GM

White Lodging Appoints Phil Ray

Indianapolis Marriott Hotel Downtown gets new GM

White Lodging of Merrillville, Indiana, is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Ray to general manager of the Indianapolis Marriott Hotel Downtown.

New Marriott Hotel due to open in Rwanda in two years

Five Star Hotel In Kigali

New Marriott Hotel due to open in Rwanda in two years

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Global hotel chain

Africa and Middle East to get 40 Marriott hotels in next 6 years

Group Portfolio Continues To Expand In The Region

Africa and Middle East to get 40 Marriott hotels in next 6 years

By eTN Staff Writer

Marriott International plans to open properties in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Ghana, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, and UAE by 2016, for a total of 40 new hotels.

Nihad Kattan appointed country general manager for Marriott Hotels in Jordan

Amman Marriott Hotel Has New GM

Nihad Kattan appointed country general manager for Marriott Hotels in Jordan

By eTN Staff Writer

Mark Satterfield, chief operations officer for Marriott International for Middle East and Africa, has announced the appointment of Nihad Kattan to country general manager to Jordan and general ...

The price wars in some markets have really hurt profitability

Interview With Greg Albertini Of Marriott International

The price wars in some markets have really hurt profitability

By Marco Saio

The nature of the lodging business is that there are always peaks and troughs of demand related to the supply available in any given market.

Everything really is bigger in Texas

San Antonio Has The Largest Marriott In The World

Everything really is bigger in Texas

The world’s largest JW Marriott opened its doors this month in San Antonio, Texas, offering a hacienda-style getaway brimming with luxurious amenities.

Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels bombed in Jakarta

Breaking News: 9 dead, 50 injured

Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels bombed in Jakarta

By Thomas Steinmetz and Oleg Von Siziakov

Bombs have exploded at two five-star hotels in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, reportedly the Marriott and Ritz-Carlton.

Agoda.com signs distribution agreement with Marriott International Hotels

Agoda.com

Agoda.com signs distribution agreement with Marriott International Hotels

BANGKOK, Thailand – Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discounted hotel bookings in Asia, today announced a partnership with Marriott International Inc., ...

Marriott names new president and managing director of European lodging

Amy C. McPherson Promoted

Marriott names new president and managing director of European lodging

By eTN Staff Writer

Marriott International, Inc. announced today that Amy C. McPherson, executive vice president of global sales and marketing, will become president and managing director of European lodging.

Cancun:  Where is the beach?

Cancun Tourism

Cancun: Where is the beach?

By Dr. Elinor Garely

The occupancy in mid-January 2009 in Cancun was 78 percent – a bit better than the previous year, according to Cancun tourism director Arturo Escaip Manzur.

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