The opening date for HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO has been set for 3 November 2020, with reservations for the luxury property now open.

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko has opened this week in Japan, set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ushering in a new level of luxury to the destination.

EDITION Hotels will open its first hotel in Japan on 8 September 2020, becoming the Marriott branded hotel’s third property in east Asia.

The World Travel & Tourism Council has launched the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The JW Marriott Muscat has opened this week in the heart of Muscat’s new business hub, within the Sultanate’s largest urban development project Madinat Al-Irfan. The luxury hotel is a part of Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) precinct. Directly linked to the OCEC, it also provides easy access to key city landmarks including Muscat Old Town, Royal Opera House, Old Souq and Mattrah Corniche.

Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels has a new address in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Ben joins a diverse portfolio of more than 180 independent hotels carefully crafted with vision and passion.

Marriott International is projecting to open more than 30 luxury properties in 2020 as the company focuses on creating the future of high-end travel through its portfolio of distinct luxury brands. Within the group’s luxury portfolio are brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott and Bvlgari.

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa has debuted in the Maldives, marking the maiden property for  Marriott International’s JW Marriott brand in the island destination. Located on Vagaru island, Shaviyani atoll in the Maldives, the brand new JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is located 55 minutes via seaplane from the capital of Male, Maldives.

Marriott International in partnership with Ian Schrager will soft launch the West Hollywood EDITION, the first West Coast USA location for the EDITION collection, on 1 November, 2019.

Marriott International has been recognised by global workplace researcher Aon as a ‘Best Employer’ in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, as part of its annual Aon Best Employers program.

Marriott International is progressing with its plans to establish an all-inclusive proposition, announcing it will acquire Elegant Hotels Group and its seven hotels for around US$130 million.

Marriott International this week hosted its third annual Destination Pacific Islands events, which saw travel industry professionals gather with regional representatives at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park and Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands to learn about the latest offerings at the company’s hotels and resorts in Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia.