As of April 2026, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts' portfolio represents a collection of just 11 monumental properties, with 7 confirmed future projects, each conceived as a singular, high-impact "piece" in the brand’s global necklace. This strategy of extreme selectivity—averaging less than one opening per year—ensures that every address becomes an instant legend, creating a highly exclusive arena for General Managers who must operate as ... Continue reading here LHN Exclusive 2026

As spring 2026 approaches, Marriott International is experiencing remarkable momentum. Over the past three years, the hospitality giant has achieved record-breaking development activity across its global portfolio. In 2025 alone, it signed nearly 1,200 organic deals, encompassing 163,000 rooms, and now has a development pipeline of about 610,000 rooms, marking a 5.7 percent increase from the previous year. Notably, the company is also undergoing a strategically planned leader

Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. “These new signings reflect the strong confidence owners and franchisees place in Marriott and underscore the sustained demand for our diverse and inspiring portfolio of brands in the Greek market.”

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Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in one of Singapore’s most vibrant, character-rich neighbourhoods. Located at the kaleidoscopic crossroads of Selegie Road and Mount Sophia, the 128-room hotel further expands Tribute Portfolio’s footprint in Singapore, celebrating individuality, local character, and a uniquely personal approach to hospi

Cristiano Rinaldi, Chief Lodging Product & Services Officer – Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. “Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi beautifully captures the character of Osaka and demonstrates how thoughtful design and local storytelling can create meaningful experiences for travelers while delivering the consistency and care our guests expect from Marriott. Following the successful global debut of Series by Marriott in India last year, this opening represent

Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President, Premium, Select & Midscale Brand Management, EMEA, Marriott International. “São Vicente is the ideal destination for us to introduce Four Points by Sheraton’s first resort in the region, offering an authentic sense of place paired with breathtaking vistas along with the brand’s genuine service, comfort and modern style.”

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Representing around 4,500 keys, the destination-defining developments in Phu Quoc and Vung Tau will introduce 10 properties, including Vietnam’s first W Hotels and Moxy Hotels. Marriott International. signed a multi-property agreement with Sun Group, Vietnam’s leading integrated destination and resort developer, to bring 10 new hotels and resorts, spanning eight of Marriott’s extraordinary brands and comprising almost 4,500 keys across Phu Quoc and Vung Tau. This agreement i

Neal Jones, President, EMEA, Marriott International. “We see strong potential to further expand the Series by Marriott brand across the continent, which has been created to bring established, regionally relevant brands and hotels into the Marriott portfolio with industry-leading revenue generation capabilities and affiliation cost structures. Owners will have the ability to maintain their portfolio's independent identity while leveraging the power of our award-winning Marriot

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners (“KWHP”) to bring The Resort at Kapalua Bay, a luxury oceanfront resort located on Maui’s northwest coast, into the company’s leading luxury portfolio. Working with KWHP, Marriott has assumed management of the hotel’s operations and continues to welcome guests to the remarkable resort as it undergoes the conversion. Following the completion of a renovation, the pro

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos through the conversion of two storied boutique hotels: La Résidence Angkor in Siem Reap and La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang. The agreement is set to mark Marriott’s entry in Laos and the debut of The Luxury Collection in both countries.

Marriott International celebrated a momentous 2025 in its CALA region, with a record 94 signed deals and the addition of nearly 40 properties, strengthening its diversified portfolio from midscale to luxury, and all-inclusive to residential.

From luxury landmarks and boutique lifestyle hotels to family-friendly favorites and extended stay hotels, Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of extraordinary brands promises an unforgettable stay during the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the arrival of spring as the Preferred Hotel Provider, Host Sponsor, and Parade Sponsor for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival. As the city welcomes visitors from around the world to celebrate Washington

When a St. Regis General Manager walks the marble corridors of their property, whether the original New York flagship or a newly opened resort in Marrakech or a forthcoming palace on the Bodrum coastline, they carry forward John Jacob Astor IV's original vision of providing an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service delivered flawlessly by gracious hosts who combine classic sophistication

Marriott International, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAR) President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Capuano, and Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue & Technology Officer, Drew Pinto, will speak at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum, to be held on Thursday, March 12, in Las Vegas, NV.  Mr. Capuano and Mr. Pinto’s remarks will be at approximately 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be webcast live.

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Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International . “ As we expand into emerging destinations and accelerate conversions and multi-unit agreements, we remain focused on delivering long-term value for owners while creating compelling experiences that resonate with today’s travelers.” Asia Pacific excluding China delivers third consecutive year of record development performance with nearly 200 organic deals signed, adding more than 28,000 rooms to it

Alex Fiz, Area General Manager, Barbados Collection . “We wanted to create a resort that feels easy and welcoming from the moment guests arrive; somewhere you can settle in, slow down, and genuinely enjoy the rhythm of island life... A newly reimagined resort brings color, creativity, and community to the West Coast of Barbados, blending laid-back Caribbean spirit with the distinctive character Tribute Portfolio is known for. Crystal Cove, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-In

Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Marriott delivered excellent results in 2025, reflecting the strength of our brands, delivery of great experiences to our customers and continued momentum in development activity. For the full year, net rooms grew over 4.3 percent, worldwide RevPAR increased 2 percent, and our fee‑driven, asset‑light business model continued to generate substantial cash, enabling over $4.0 billion of capital returns to shareholde

Strong development momentum in the region saw deal signings average more than one every two days Marriott International, Inc., today announced that the company accelerated its expansion in Greater China in 2025 and signed a record-breaking total of over 200 deals throughout the year, representing 25% year-over-year growth in annual signings in the region. With a deal signed every two days or fewer, the company added more than 36,000 rooms to the regional pipeline in 2025. Thi