Marriott International sets new record for growth in 2018 fueling global expansion and adding choice for travellers
In 2018, Marriott International signed management and franchise agreements for 816 properties, comprised of 125,000 rooms, while opening nearly 500 properties comprised of more than 80,000 rooms around the world across its portfolio of 30 brands.
Marriott International has trained 500,000 hotel workers to recognize the signs of human trafficking
Marriott International has announced that, as of this month, it has successfully trained 500,000 hotel workers to spot the signs of human trafficking in its hotels and how to respond if they do, marking a watershed moment in the global fight against this multinational crime.
Marriott release statement regarding data security breach for 500 million guests
Marriott International has released an official statement covering the data breach which led to the personal and financial information of up to 500 million guests being compromised.
Get to know Richard Crawford, Marriott International’s Senior Director of Hotel Development for the Australia Pacific region
"Marriott International will open a hotel somewhere in the world every 14 hours, for the next three years." - Speaking exclusively to The Hotel Conversation, Richard Crawford, Marriott International’s Senior Director of Hotel Development for the Australia Pacific region.
Marriott International announces vision for Sheraton transformation
Marriott International has announced its transformation vision for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, the third largest brand in its portfolio which generates $9.2 billion in property revenue globally and currently consists of nearly 450 open hotels.
Marriott International's rapid expansion into Australia
Marriott is on track to grow to 50 hotels over the next four years across the region, which includes Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji and New Caledonia.