Marriott International, Inc. has announced that its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default. As a result, Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy, and Sonder properties are not available for new bookings on Marriott’s channels. Marriott’s immediate priority is supporting guests currently staying at Sonder properties and those with upcoming reservations. Marriott will be contacting guests who booked directly thro

Following a strategic conversion of two properties in Osaka, Marriott is set to expand access to reliable, high-quality hospitality with meaningful experiences at every price point. Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed agreement with Pacifica Hotels G.K. to bring City Express by Marriott to Japan with the conversion of two existing hotels in Osaka. Following a complete rebrand, the hotels are expected to re-open in 2026 as City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba Sout

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts maintains one of the most selective development pipelines in luxury hospitality. The current portfolio comprises 22 operational properties, with 14 confirmed projects under development. This represents a deliberate slowdown from previous years, with LVMH rejecting 11 proposed sites in 2024 alone due to strict location criteria. The pipeline demonstrates clear strategic priorities: 45% of new developments are concentrated in Asia-Pacific markets, led b

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Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our third quarter results demonstrated continued strong execution of our growth strategy, the power of our brands, and the cash flow benefits of our asset-light business model. We delivered another quarter of strong rooms growth, robust development signings and profit gains. “Global RevPAR rose 0.5 percent in the third quarter, impacted by calendar shifts and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. International RevPAR

Gautam Bhandari, Senior Vice President, Hotel Development & Operations for Singapore & Maldives, Marriott International. “From its exquisite design language to its intuitive service, every detail invites guests to slow down and engage meaningfully within the destination. It is a celebration of authenticity wrapped in refined elegance and thoughtful design.” Autograph Collection Hotels announces the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection . Inspired

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The brand’s newest hotel invites guests to a tranquil retreat in the skies above Takanawa Gateway City - Tokyo’s visionary “City of the Future.” Christopher Clark, General Manager, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo: “We are honored to open the doors of first JW Marriott hotel in Tokyo and bring the brand’s signature luxury hospitality and warmth to this vibrant destination. JW Marriott , part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the hig

Guillermo Varela brings a distinctive global perspective to Siari, the ninth Ritz-Carlton Reserve and second on mainland Mexico's Pacific Coast Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has appointed Guillermo Varela as General Manager. Located within the 800-acre private community of Nauka between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the property will join the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, known for its rare and immersive destinations deeply connected to their

George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, EDITION.   “As our second property in Saudi Arabia, this resort embodies the EDITION ethos of crafting highly personalised spaces that feel attuned to their environment. EDITION remains committed to redefining luxury through authenticity, contemporary design, and the brand’s signature intuitive service to create a destination that truly resonates with today’s discerning traveller.” EDITION expands in Saudi Arabia in

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