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The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., today welcomed Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa to its unique ensemble of iconic hotels, marking the debut of the portfolio in Abu Dhabi. Just a 30-minute drive from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is located deep within the expansive landscape of the UAE capital. With a design reminiscent of a historic desert village, it is an intimate retreat suffused with natural beauty, unique tranquillity, and rare experiences, the hotel chain stated in its press release. “We are delighted to welcome Al Wathba, Desert Resort & ... Read more

Marriott’s Aloft Hotel brand opens unit in Seminyak, Bali Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music enthusiasts and tech savvy travelers, has announced the opening of Aloft Bali Seminyak. Located in the heart of Seminyak, the new hotel features interactive urban spaces and brings to Bali a new social scene, as the first Aloft hotel to open on the island. Mike Fulkerson, vice-president (brand & marketing) Asia Pacific, at Marriott International said, “The new Aloft Bali Seminyak is set to own the stage as the hottest gathering hub for travelers visiting the area. From its bold design to live ... Read more

Marriott International has announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Underpinning a strong demand for its diverse brands, the new additions are in line with the company’s expansion plans to add more than 100 new properties and nearly 26,000 rooms across the region by the end of 2023. Marriott estimates its development pipeline through 2023 represents up to $8 billion of investment from property owners and is expected to generate over 20,000 new jobs across the region. “Our growth across the Middle East and Africa ... Read more