Anthony Capuano has been appointed chief executive Marriott International following the death of Arne Sorenson. He was previously group president, global development, design and operations services with the hotel giant. At the same time, the board also announced that Stephanie Linnartz, previously group president, consumer operations, technology and emerging businesses, has been appointed president of […]
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Marriott has reported a fourth quarter net loss of $164 million as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to hit hospitality. The figure is compared to a net income of $279 million in the year-ago quarter. Comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR for the three months period declined 64 per cent worldwide, 65 per cent in the United […]
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Marriot International has announced the death of chief executive, Arne Sorenson, at the age of 62. The industry leader had stepped back from his role at the hotel giant earlier this month to facilitate more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer. Sorenson, who died yesterday, became only the third chief executive in the history of Marriott […]
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Marriott International has announced a significant expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio through a long-term agreement with Sunwing Travel Group’s hotel division, Blue Diamond Resorts. The latter has an extensive portfolio of resort properties throughout the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. The agreement is expected to propel Marriott into the list of top ten global all-inclusive […]
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Marriott International has announced that president and chief executive, Arne Sorenson, will be temporarily reducing his schedule to facilitate more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer. In May 2019, the company announced that Sorenson, 62, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was beginning treatment. Sorenson, who will remain in his dual role, is expected to […]
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Marriott International has signed an agreement with Ingenious Holding to debut the Moxy Hotels brand in the Middle East. Slated to open in 2025, the 320-room Moxy Downtown Dubai will rise within the city’s iconic downtown neighbourhood and tourist hub. “We are excited to work with Ingenious Holding Limited to open the first Moxy Hotel […]
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Marriott has appointed Satya Anand to the role of president in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a division within the company that encompasses over 75 countries and territories. He will replace Liam Brown, who has been appointed group president for the United States and Canada at the hotel giant. “I am delighted that Satya […]
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Marriott International £18.4 million for failing to keep millions of customers’ personal data secure. Marriott estimates that 339 million guest records worldwide were affected following a cyber-attack in 2014 on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The attack, from an unknown source, remained undetected until September 2018, by […]
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Marriott has sought to adjust to changing working patterns, offering a series of new passes for daytime access to its properties. The packages are designed as flexible options for guests, whether they are are seeking a one day stay from early morning into the evening, extended overnight stay with early morning check in and evening […]
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Marriott International announced the long-awaited opening of the Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel. Previously operating as the Hotel Panamericano Buenos Aires, the property underwent an extensive conversion to meet the quality standards of the international brand. Located in the heart of the city, with convenient access to must-see attractions such as the Teatro Colón, the Obelisk […]
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