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Marriott International, Samhi Hotels ink pact to open 3 properties in India

Marriott International and SAMHI Hotels on Wednesday announced that they have signed a pact to develop three new properties comprising more than 568 rooms across India. The projects with SAMHI Hotels, one of India's leading hotel ownership and asset management companies, comprising the W Hyderabad Hitec City, Bengaluru Whitefield, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel and The Westin Bengaluru Whitefield, Marriott International said in a statement. These properties are expected to open during 2026-2028, elevating the two companies' joint efforts to expand their footprint in the country. "With 153 operating properties in India, we are focused on strengthening our presence in the country and are optimistic that this will position us well to meet the strong demand for both leisure and business travel," Rajeev Menon, Marriott International President, Asia Pacific excluding China, said. SAMHI Hotels Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ashish Jakhanwala said, "We are collaborating

Marriott International to set up GCC in Hyderabad, first in hospitality

A policy to attract more such players in the works, details to be shared by first quarter of next year, says Telangana minister

Oberoi Realty ties up with Marriott to manage two new hotels in Mumbai

Oberoi Realty on Friday said it has entered into an agreement with Marriott International for the management of two new hotels in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). In a regulatory filing, the company informed that it has "entered into an agreement with Marriott International, aimed at enriching luxury living experiences in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region." The agreement marks the development of two Marriott properties -- 'JW Marriott Hotel Thane Garden City' and 'Mumbai Marriott Hotel Sky City' in Borivali, both set for completion in 2027-2028. Vikas Oberoi, Chairman & Managing Director, Oberoi Realty Limited, said, The JW Marriott Hotel Thane Garden City will be set in Oberoi Garden City, Thane, our integrated development spread across 75 acres which will also consist of luxury residences and world-class amenities." The Mumbai Marriott Hotel Sky City will be part of Sky City, its integrated living development, spread across 25 acres in Borivali East. The project also consists of .

Marriott International adds 12 properties with 1,431 rooms in India in 2023

Global hospitality group Marriott International on Wednesday said they added 12 properties in India in 2023 and over 60 in the Asia Pacific region, excluding China. This addition has brought the company's presence to more than 560 operating hotels and residences, and exceeded 10 per cent net rooms growth compared to 2022, the hospitality group said in a statement. In the last year, Marriott added over 60 properties to its portfolio, particularly in key travel markets such as Japan, India, and Vietnam, it said. The 12 hotels in India have approximately 1,431 rooms, as per the statement. The company also signed over 80 deals across 13 markets, representing approximately 18,000 rooms. At the end of 2023, Marriott's development pipeline for the region stood at over 320 hotels with over 69,000 rooms, it said. In 2023, 15 per cent of the deals signed in APEC were in the luxury segment and a record nine luxury hotels were opened in the region, including The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, whic

ITC, select Marriott International hotels promote millet in India, APAC

The ITC Hotels on Monday said it has embarked on an initiative to introduce an expansive range of millet-based bread, available across ITC Hotels and select Marriott International hotels in India and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Other millet-based food will also be available in APAC region countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia and Indonesia. It seeks to contribute significantly to India's role in advocating the benefits of millets globally, commemorating 2023 as the International Year of Millets in partnership with the United Nations, the hotel chain said in a statement. These millet bread, brimming with essential nutrients, cater to the discerning taste of health-conscious consumers, it said. The menu boasts of offerings like Sorghum Sundried Tomato Sourdough Bread, Foxtail Millet and Carrot Bread, Multi Millet and Turmeric Loaf, and Pearl Millet Focaccia each promising an exquisite culinary experience. Beyond the realm of bread, the gastronomic journey extends to I

Marriott raises full-year profit forecast on strong travel demand

The travel industry has also benefited in the last few quarters from a strong US dollar

The Ashok Hotel divestment: 1956-built hotel to undergo a structural audit

Ashok's divestment has drawn interest from all the big hospitality players, including Taj Hotels, Hilton, DLF, JLL, Brookfield-backed HLV Ltd and Wyndham Hotels

YES Bank likely to acquire Bengaluru's Ritz Carlton from NEL Holdings

Ritz Carlton in Bengaluru was the first property of Marriott International under the Ritz Carlton brand

Marriott signs pact with BeeKay Group to launch 5 hotels in Jharkhand, WB

With this multi-agreement signing, the hotel chain is looking to urbanize and enter emerging business locations

Marriott International to suspend all of its operations in Russia

Marriott International says it's going to suspend all of its operations in Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Marriott elevates Ranju Alex to VP-South Asia in place of Neeraj Govil

With this, Alex becomes the first Indian woman to head a region at the hospitality firm; Govil moves to Singapore

Marriott International elevates Ranju Alex as Area VP for South Asia region

As a key member of Marriott International's leadership think tank, Alex will be based in Mumbai and oversee the company's operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan

Marriott signs agreement with Ceres Hotels to bring St Regis to Goa

This follows a strategic conversion of The Leela Goa and will be Marriott's ninth hotel in the state

Convergence Energy inks deal with Marriott for charging infra at its hotels

Over the next two months, CESL will be installing EV charging units across 37 Marriott hotels and will gradually expand to 100 hotels within a year

CESL inks MoU with Marriott International to develop EV charging units

State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with Marriott International to develop electric vehicle charging units and related infrastructure

Marriott hotels to add 7 seven new properties in India as visitors check in

Group is operating at 50 per cent plus room occupancy, says senior executive as industry bets on domestic leisure travelers

Marriott International names Tony Capuano chief executive officer

Capuno joined Marriott in 1995 and was in charge of the company's US and Canada lodging business.

Unlock 4: Maharashtra allows hotels and lodges to operate at 100% capacity

Even as the hotel association welcomed the move, it said the notification is silent on restaurants and will help if there is further clarity

Had to press re-set button to prune fixed, variable costs: Marriott's Govil

Neeraj Govil, senior vice-president, South Asia, Marriott International, tells Shally Seth Mohile that these ancillary businesses helped the firm deepen its engagement with stakeholders

Marriott partners Zomato to expand home delivery services in 12 cities

The company's home delivery service, 'Marriott on Wheels', has also branched out into providing corporate outdoor catering services and Bento Box meals