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Marriott International's Statement on Fraudulent Phone Calls

Marriott International's Statement on Fraudulent Phone Calls

Bethesda, Md., April 15, 2016 - Marriott International has been made aware of a series of fraudulent telephone calls being made in different parts of the world where the caller offers a complimentary stay at a Marriott hotel to entice the person taking the call to listen to a sales...

Marriott International Ranks as Most Preferred International Hotel Brand in India

Marriott International Ranks as Most Preferred International Hotel Brand in India

Hong Kong, April 15, Marriott International is pleased to announce that the company has been recognized as the most preferred international brand in India by HVS India, a renowned leading hotel consulting firm. The company also achieved placement in the top-five for most-preferred food and beverage operators. HVS India shared...

Marriott Hotels Stirs Up Bourbon Battles in Celebration of the Art of the Cocktail

Marriott Hotels Stirs Up Bourbon Battles in Celebration of the Art of the Cocktail

As Bourbon Demand Grows, Marriott Inspires New Experiences with its First Expertly Curated Bourbon Program Bethesda, MD, April 15, 2016 – Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International, kicked off its premier Bourbon Battles competition yesterday – a five-city tour with a mission to crown the ultimate bourbon cocktail...

Forbes Recognizes Marriott International as One of “America’s 500 Best Large Employers” for 2016

Forbes Recognizes Marriott International as One of “America’s 500 Best Large Employers” for 2016

Bethesda, Md., April 13, 2016- Known for its “putting people first” culture, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) has been named one of the top Travel and Leisure companies on Forbes’ 2016 “America’s Best Large Employers.” The company ranked #117 among the 500 various employers featured on the list. To determine an...

The Ritz-Carlton Brings Contemporary Luxury to Budapest, With the Opening of First Hotel in Hungary

The Ritz-Carlton Brings Contemporary Luxury to Budapest, With the Opening of First Hotel in Hungary

A blend of modern and elegant design in a historic building reflecting the vibrancy of the city Budapest, April 12, 2016 - The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. revealed its first hotel in Hungary today, with the much-anticipated opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest. Located in the heart of the cultural and...

Marriott and Starwood Stockholders Vote to Approve Merger

Marriott and Starwood Stockholders Vote to Approve Merger

Bethesda, MD and Stamford, CT, April 8, 2016 – Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced that at separate special stockholder meetings today the stockholders of both companies approved proposals relating to Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood, which will create the world’s largest...

Bill Marriott Honored by WTTC

Bill Marriott Honored by WTTC

Dallas, April 6, 2016 - Marriott International Executive Chairman Bill Marriott was honored by The World Travel & Tourism Council as one of the founding members of the organization that is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The recognition came during the WTTC Global Summit this week, where hundreds of leaders in...

Bayfront SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn Opens in Downtown San Diego

Bayfront SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn Opens in Downtown San Diego

Marriott’s 3000th Select Service hotel opens as a high-tech, state of the art property featuring two popular Marriott brands under one roof San Diego, California April 7, 2016 –Marriott International, Inc. (NSDAQ:MAR) celebrated today the grand opening of the highly anticipated SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn San Diego Downtown Bayfront...

Marriott International Celebrates Inclusiveness at Straight for Equality Gala

Marriott International Celebrates Inclusiveness at Straight for Equality Gala

Bethesda, Md., April 5, 2016- Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) continues to demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion during the Straight for Equality Gala recently hosted by the national chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) at The New York Marriott Marquis. This year’s reception recognized allies...

Spa Botánico at Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Debuts New Selection of Outdoor Treatments

Spa Botánico at Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Debuts New Selection of Outdoor Treatments

Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico — April 5, 2016 — Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve today proudly unveiled an innovative new menu of authentically inspired treatments at the resort’s award winning, Spa Botánico, honoring Puerto Rico’s rich healing traditions utilizing genuine local botanicals. Menu highlights include an array of body scrubs,...