Alex Kyriakidis

Marriott International has announced new deals with a development pipeline expected to drive owner investment of over USD 2 billion, generating 12,000 new jobs in Africa.

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of W Muscat, the brand’s newest beachfront W Escape and the second to open in the Middle East this year. Set…

Marriott International has announced Jerome Briet as chief development officer for the Middle East and Africa.  In his new role, Briet will oversee and drive the company’s growth through…

Marriott International and Eagle Hills have announced the signing of the St Regis Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the iconic luxury hospitality brand in Morocco.

Marriott International has announced the opening of the Aloft brand’s fourth property to open in Dubai this year — the design-led Aloft Dubai South.

Marriott International has announced the addition of 11 new properties by year-end and a robust development outlook over the next five years in the UAE.

Marking a new era in its legacy, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel reopened following a period of enhancements that includes redesigned rooms and suites, refreshed Ritz Kids…

Marriott International has announced massive expansion plans across Africa — on track to increase its portfolio by 50% in 2023.

Marriott International is all set to open its biggest property in the world yet, with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Al Naseem in Saudi Arabia. It will add 1,100 rooms to the…

Marriott International recently launched Tahseen, its unique hospitality training programme developed in response to a growing need for talent within the industry, in Eqypt.

With AED 20 billion on its real estate portfolio, Aldar Properties has appointed Marriott International to manage one of its prime properties on the tourist hot spot, Yas Island.

Marriott International has signed three deals with the Al Murjan Group, to further strengthen its portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Marriott International has relaunched its Arabic website to provide a seamless booking experience to Arab travellers. The website will cater to 400 million people in 22 Arabic-speaking…

After making its West African debut with Accra Marriott Hotel, Marriott International has announced the opening of Sheraton Bamako Hotel, marking the brand's West African entry in Mali.

Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott International, has announced its debut in West Africa with the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel, owned by African Hospitality Limited.

Marriott International has big plans ahead: in the next five years the company will increase its portfolio in the region by 50%, debut additional brands, and add 30,000 new jobs.

Following the launch of Aloft Palm, Marriott International continues to expand its Aloft Hotels brand with Aloft Me'aisam in Dubai Production City and announces in has two more hotels coming…

Marriott International recently unveiled details of UAE’s first Renaissance Hotel.  The Renaissance Downtown Hotel is set to open by end of 2016. The Dubai property will offer…

Marriott International Inc continued to expand its footprint across the African continent. The expansion was reported with the signing of two new properties in South Africa, in…

Marriott International Inc together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties recently announced plans for a second EDITION hotel in Dubai. The new property is scheduled to open in 2018,…

Marriott International Inc recently announced opening of the Protea Hotel Select Takoradi. This is the first establishment in Ghana. “This opening under the Protea Hotels brand…

Addressing the growing importance of the extended stay segment, Marriott International announced the opening of its two new Residence Inn properties in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.…

Dubai will soon be in the spotlight with the first Marriott Autograph collection in the region. Marriott International Inc has signed up Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa to its…

Marriott International has showcased its aggressive Africa schedule which is fast gathering momentum. The Group’s schedule namely is 30 property openings across the continent by 2020,…

Marriott International’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) recently reported positive Q2 results. As per the report, RevPAR excluding Egypt improved 7% YOY and was driven by occupancy growth…

Marriott International’s business and leisure brand - Marriott Hotels has announced the opening of a new property in Doha’s West Bay district. This is where three hotels currently known…

Strengthening its position across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Marriott International announced 14 new signings at the 2014 Annual Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC). The new…

Marriott International recently celebrated the re-launch of its property - Riyadh Marriott Hotel. “I am delighted to celebrate this historic milestone with the re-launch of our Riyadh…

Marriott International recently released the company’s full year RevPAR earnings for the Middle East and Africa (excluding Egypt). As per the results, the region witnessed an increase by…

Marriott International announced the opening of two new properties in Dubai to kick start the expansion of its pipeline across the Middle East and Africa. The two properties are Marriott…

Marriott International Inc globally will be celebrating a week-long festival of community engagement. The initiative known as Global Customer Appreciation Week (GCAW) will run from 28…