Marriott International to Open 1000th Hotel in Asia-Pacific Region This Year

The appearance of AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Marriott International announced on the 10th that it will open about 100 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region this year and achieve its 1,000th hotel by the end of the year.

Considering that leisure travel demand is surpassing business travel demand, Marriott International plans to introduce the JW Marriott brand to Jeju for the first time this year with the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in the second quarter. Following this, W Sydney, the third W Hotel in Australia, will open at the end of this year. Additionally, based on the continuous interest of many travelers in wellness and well-being, The Westin Hotel & Resort, a leading brand in the wellness sector, is also scheduled to open in 2022 in Yokohama, Japan, and Cam Ranh, Vietnam.

For AC Hotels, AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam and AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank are scheduled to open this year. Furthermore, Fairfield by Marriott plans to open a total of six new hotels along ‘Michinoeki,’ highway rest areas, in Nara, Hokkaido, Hyogo, and other locations in Japan, aiming to revitalize regional tourist spots and lesser-known rural travel destinations.

Marriott International stated that it will do its best not only to provide inspiring travel experiences but also to strengthen relationships with more than 55 million Marriott Bonvoy members.

Craig Smith, President of Marriott International Group, said, “We are very satisfied with the development results in the Asia-Pacific region in 2021. Over the past two years, Marriott International has closely collaborated with owners to overcome the challenges brought by the pandemic, quickly adapt, and grow,” adding, “We expect to continue driving steady demand and growth this year as well.”

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