Marriott International appoints Kiran Andicot as senior vice president for South Asia after Ranju Alex's departure to Accor Hotels, marking a key leadership change
French hospitality group Accor Hotels appoints former Marriott executive Ranju Alex as CEO for South Asia with plans to expand operations and open 300 hotels in India by 2030
Marriott International and Flipkart launch a dual-loyalty program for Indian consumers, allowing members to earn and exchange points, enhancing both brands' presence in India's growing travel sector
Atul Chordia, chairman and executive director, Ventive Hospitality, told Business Standard that all these hotels would be operational in four years, with 200 to 250 rooms being added annually
Ventive Hospitality and Marriott International expand their partnership to develop six hotels in India by 2030, adding more than 1,400 rooms across key cities
Marriott to operate a 200-key Westin Hotel in Ludhiana under partnership with Oswal Group's realty arm, part of a seven-acre mixed-use commercial project
Planned investment of ₹5,600 crore and projected topline of ₹15,000 crore, the development will include 1,700 Westin-branded residences with no hotel component
This is one of the soft brands we have launched. In India, we have 158 open hotels and another 112 are under construction. These are spread across 42 cities and they represent 17 brands, Menon said
India is currently the NASDAQ listed chain's fifth largest market
Marriott International, a global American hospitality company, on Monday announced an 11 per cent growth in its revenue per available room (RevPAR), led by ADR and occupancy in the South Asian region
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
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 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 .
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
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
The travel industry has also benefited in the last few quarters from a strong US dollar
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
Ritz Carlton in Bengaluru was the first property of Marriott International under the Ritz Carlton brand
With this multi-agreement signing, the hotel chain is looking to urbanize and enter emerging business locations
Marriott International says it's going to suspend all of its operations in Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine