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Marriott International runs a global network of hotels and lodging facilities to serve business travelers, vacationers, and long-term guests. It earns money from owning, leasing, managing, and franchising properties, charging guests for room stays and extra services like food and beverages, events, and amenities, plus management and franchise fees from operated or branded hotels. Compared with competitors, Marriott relies on a diversified mix of ownership models and revenue streams across many regions, backed by a large brand and reservation network. Its goal is to provide reliable lodging worldwide while maintaining safety standards and expanding its footprint through owned, leased, managed, and franchised properties.
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Aloft by Marriott opens first Northern Ireland hotel in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. July 8, 2026 Aloft by Marriott has opened its first hotel in Northern Ireland with the launch of Aloft by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter. The new hotel, located within Belfast's historic Titanic Quarter, forms part of a wider dual-hotel development alongside the newly opened Residence Inn by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter. The investment is expected to create more than 70 jobs in the region. Aloft Belfast Titanic Quarter features 135 loft-style bedrooms, with views across the Titanic Quarter and waterfront. Guests can access Re, Aloft by Marriott's grab-and-go food and drink hub, as well as the W XYZ Bar, offering craft cocktails, food and live music. The hotel is positioned within one of Belfast's most high-profile regeneration areas, close to the SSE Arena and Titanic Belfast. The wider Titanic Quarter development attracts more than 3.6 million visitors each year and has benefited from investment of more than £650 million. The area is home to major television and film productions, the world's largest Titanic visitor attraction and one of Belfast's most prominent residential waterfront developments. Located two miles from Belfast city centre, the hotel also places guests within reach of key attractions including Belfast City Hall, Crumlin Road Gaol, Titanic Studios, W5 Science and Discovery Centre and W5 LIFE digital learning facility. Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President - Premium, Select & Midscale Brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, said: "Aloft by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter is a significant step forward for the brand's UK presence as it enters Northern Ireland for the first time. "Belfast's powerful identity and the rich history paired with the exciting development of the Titanic Quarter make this a perfect location for Aloft by Marriott's different-by-design experience, and we can't wait to welcome guests to this dynamic new opening." The hotel shares its site with Residence Inn by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter, which offers 93 studios and one-bedroom suites designed for extended stays. Each includes a fully equipped kitchen and separate living, working and sleeping areas, targeting business travellers, families and longer-stay guests. Sonia Kajani, Director, JMK Group, said: "The opening of Aloft by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter marks a significant milestone for us as owners and reflects our confidence in Belfast as one of the UK and Ireland's most dynamic and fast-growing destinations for both business and leisure travel. "Following the significant and ongoing investment in the Titanic Quarter, we're proud to partner with Marriott International to bring the Aloft by Marriott brand to Belfast, as part of a dual-hotel development, sharing its site with the newly opened Residence Inn by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter." The opening strengthens Marriott International's presence in the UK and Ireland while adding further hotel capacity to Belfast's growing business and leisure tourism market. Associated Articles Highlights another recent branded hotel development involving a major global hotel group, with focus on management partnerships, owner confidence and city-centre hospitality growth. Provides wider UK hotel portfolio context, showing how operators are strengthening market reach through branded collections, commercial positioning and expanded accommodation choice. Demonstrates continued investment by international hotel brands in high-profile visitor destinations, aligning with Aloft's move into Belfast's Titanic Quarter.
Marriott executive wins Asia-Pacific revenue award. Award recognises commercial strategies driving hotel performance. Thursday 02 July 2026 | 17:00 Tourists enjoy their time at the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, Nadi. Inset: Marriott International's Cluster Director of Revenue Management - Pacific Islands, Juan Munoz. Photo: Katherine Naidu A Fiji-based Marriott executive has been recognised for outstanding revenue performance across the Asia-Pacific region. Marriott International's Cluster Director of Revenue Management - Pacific Islands, Juan Munoz, received the APEC Q1 2026 Revenue Strategy Special Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to revenue performance across the region. Mr Munoz credited his team for the achievement, describing the award as recognition of their collective effort. Originally from Murcia in southern Spain, Mr Munoz has spent about a decade in the tourism industry. He began his career with Marriott in Sydney before taking up roles in Belgium and Fiji. He said his move to Fiji came after seeking an opportunity in the Pacific. "I was applying for opportunities in Australia and Fiji. When the opportunity came here, it was a perfect match. I like fishing and going out on the boat, so it suited me," he said. Mr Munoz has worked across several Marriott properties, including Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, Sheraton Brussels in Belgium, and Marriott hotels in Fiji and Samoa. His current portfolio includes Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Sheraton Fiji Denarau Villas, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Sheraton Tokoriki Resort, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay and Marriott properties in Samoa. The award recognises revenue management performance across Marriott hotels in the Asia-Pacific region, including commercial strategies that drive revenue growth. Mr Munoz said the recognition reflected the work of his team. "The award was really because of my team's efforts. They are the ones who have put in fantastic work over the last 12 months to get the hotels where they need to be," he said. "My role has been to make sure they have the right platform to implement their ideas and strategies, and they have done a fantastic job." He said the team remained focused on developing its skills, identifying opportunities and improving performance. "My job is really to make sure they elevate their performance. The award is really about the team putting in a fantastic effort," he said.
New York hotels sees World Cup rate spike from last-minute bookings. Today at 7:00 AM PDT Skift take. New York hotels see average daily rates rise 38% on World Cup match days. Marriott will exit W South Beach ahead of Reuben Brothers renovations. Plus, more hotel development news. The DJIA fell 45 points Friday, Nasdaq was down 61, the S&P 500 fell 3 points and the 10 year treasury yield was down .02 to 4.37%. The calm day in the market had lodging stocks somewhat mixed. New 52-week highs were scored by INN, APLE, RLJ, XHR, DRH and ABNB. Jefferies downgraded their rating on Accor to Hold from Buy. They lowered their price target to EUR52 from EUR55. The New York Post reported the World Cup has been a big benefit to NY and hotels in the NY/NJ area thanks to a rush of last-minute bookings. The newspaper reported NY hotel occupancy is over 90%, the highest level of any host city. The City Reporter cited CoStar data for that point. That report showed average daily rates were up 38% from last year. This data covers the period of the June 13th opening match between Brazil and Morocco at MetLife Stadium in NJ. CoStar said game date hotel occupancy was 88.6% with ADR of $406.01. Occupancy rose to 90.5% and a $458.64 ADR for the June 16th match between France and Senegal. Truist called this correctly, predicting the negative commentary on visitation and projected hotel occupancy would be overblown. They gave their own update, saying for the week ending 6/20, the markets on game day had RevPAR ranging from -3% to +167% year over year with the average game day RevPAR up 41%. Four matches had lower year over year RevPAR, with those matches taking place in Miami, Seattle, Boston and Houston. Service Properties Trust announced their Board of Trustees approved a five for one reverse split, expected to become effective after the close of trading around July 6, 2026. SVC's outstanding common shares will be reduced from 647.7 million shares to 129.5 million shares. Driftwood Capital has launched Driftwood Hotel Income I, DST, its Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) platform that enables eligible investors access to institutional-quality real estate. The offering is anchored by the 176-key Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Weston, acquired for a total enterprise value of $35.5 million, with equity commitments targeted at $23.9 million and approximately $17.75 million in debt at roughly 43% LTV. DST interests may qualify as like-kind replacement property for certain 1031 exchange investors, potentially deferring recognition of certain capital gains, subject to applicable tax rules and individual circumstances. W South Beach & Residences in Miami Beach, FL will drop its Marriott affiliation and lay off hundreds of employees upon closing for renovations on August 20th. The renovation and rebranding comes after Reuben Brothers acquired W South Beach in 2024. At that time, the property offered 348 managed hotel and condo units. According to planning documents submitted to the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board, the renovation is set to add a new patisserie, a private members-only club and a new beach club. Cosmetic upgrades will be made to the guestrooms and public spaces including the pool bar and deck. Marriott International confirmed to Hotel Dive that it will no longer operate the property. Henderson Park announced plans to rebrand the Salamander D.C. under the Marriott flag, according to the Washington Business Journal. The potential Marriott rebrand comes just two years after the 373-room property completed a year-long, multi-million dollar renovation. Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Parks Hospitality Holdings announced that Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos, both owned by PHH, are expected to open in the second half of 2026 as all-inclusive experiences. Slated to open by the end of 2026, Park Hyatt Riviera Maya will feature 148 guestrooms and suites, seven distinct venues, a beachfront pool, and indoor and outdoor event spaces. Park Hyatt Riviera Maya signals a new chapter for luxury all-inclusive. Expected to open later this year in Cabo San Lucas, Grand Hyatt Los Cabos Resort, Golf & Spa will be an all-inclusive resort boasts 301 guestrooms and suites, 20,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space complemented by outdoor garden venues, five a la carte restaurants, five bar concepts, an expansive spa, 18-hole golf course, fitness center, and multiple ocean-view pools. Sitio El Tropicano, the re-imagining of San Antonio's 1960s-era River Walk hotel, is now accepting reservations ahead of its late 2026 opening. The 315-room urban resort also announced a culinary partnership with Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group to helm three signature culinary venues and Sitio Club. Trestle Studio is overseeing the property's transformative restoration, which also includes San Antonio's largest pool deck, a spa, and a dynamic range of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Blue Flag Capital, in partnership with Collared Martin Hospitality announced the openings of Faraway Sag Harbor and Faraway Jackson Hole. In the Hampton's, Faraway Sag Harbor introduces a thoughtful re-imagining of the iconic Baron's Cove, transforming the waterfront property into a 67-room boutique hotel with a restaurant, heated outdoor pool with cabanas, a new padel court, spa treatment rooms, a fitness center, and a collection of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. In the heart of Wyoming's Teton Village, Faraway Jackson Hole features 90 guestrooms and suites, 48 residences, and wellness amenities including an indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna. HVS Brokerage & Advisory announced the sale of the 88-key Wingate by Wyndham Seminole in Seminole, Texas. The property was purchased by RKP4 Holdings LLC from WG Seminole Hospitality, Ltd. and LB Hospitality, Inc. Laurel Real Estate Co. announced the sale of the 100-room Quality Inn in Gallipolis, Ohio. Laurel Real Estate Co. represented the seller in the transaction, with financing arranged by Peachtree Group. Personnel moves. Capella Hotel Group appointed Feisal Jaffer as Chief Development Officer. In his new role, Jaffer will lead the group's worldwide development activities while helping shape hospitality-focused real estate platforms as Capella Hotel Group continues to expand its international footprint. The appointment marks a return to Capella Hotel Group for Jaffer. Between 2014 and 2019, he served as senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Development at Pontiac Land Group, where he worked closely with Capella Hotel Group on several landmark developments. Most recently, Jaffer served as Global Head of LXR Hotels & Resorts at Hilton Worldwide. European highlights. IHG Hotels & Resorts signed four new hotels in Italy, increasing its portfolio in the country to more than 50 open and pipeline properties as of March 31, 2026. The new signings are located in Milan, Alberobello, and Turin. The dual-branded Crowne Plaza Milan NoLo and Staybridge Suites Milan NoLo will be located in Milan's NoLo district. The project will convert and rebrand an existing hotel into a combined upper-upscale and extended-stay property, with 167 Crowne Plaza rooms and 96 Staybridge Suites apartments. Both hotels are scheduled to open in January 2027. Owned by Reinvest, the development marks the debut of the Staybridge Suites brand in Milan and will feature multiple restaurants and bars, a pool, fitness facilities, and eight meeting rooms covering 1,000 square meters. IHG has also signed Hotel Indigo Apulia Alberobello, the first Hotel Indigo in the Apulia region. The 129-key new-build hotel is owned by AG Group and is scheduled to open in 2028. Planned facilities include a spa, gym and congress center. In Turin, IHG will introduce the Garner brand by converting a 57-room hotel, marking the second Garner signing in Italy. The hotel is scheduled to open in mid-2027 under a franchise agreement with Gruppo Stay, marking IHG's first partnership with the Italian hotel group. AMTD Group Inc. and its affiliated entities announced the completion of four hotel acquisitions totaling approximately $207 million. The acquired properties are The Ritz-Carlton Perth, AMTD IDEA Tribeca Hotel in New York, AMTD Dao by Dorsett Hornsey in London, and AMTD IDEA KL Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Combined with two previously held properties, the group's hotel portfolio now totals close to 1,000 rooms across major cities on four continents, operating under the AMTD Hotels Group segment.
"Marriott Marquis City Center Doha" wins Business Traveler award for Best Business Hotel in Qatar * 28/06/2026 * / * Economy Group photo on the sidelines of the award Won the award from Business Traveler Doha - Al Watan Marriott Marquis City Center Doha has been named the Best Business Hotel in Qatar for the second consecutive year in the prestigious Business Traveler Middle East Awards 2026. This recognition reflects the hotel's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences to both business and leisure travelers, combining world-class facilities, a prime location in the heart of West Bay, and service tailored to guests' needs. The hotel is directly connected to City Center Mall, the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), and DECC Metro Station, providing easy access to the city's top business and leisure destinations. It features 579 guest rooms and suites, over 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, nine award-winning restaurants and dining outlets, and a comprehensive range of wellness and recreational facilities. Paul M. Cannings, Multi-Property General Manager for Marriott Marquis City Center Doha and Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha, said: "We are proud to be named Best Business Hotel in Qatar for the second year in a row. This recognition reflects the passion and dedication of our associates, as well as the trust and loyalty of our guests. We thank everyone who contributed to this success." The Business Traveler Middle East Awards are among the most respected in the region's travel industry, with winners selected based on votes from the magazine's readers, honoring excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality. This new accolade reinforces Marriott Marquis City Center Doha's status as one of Qatar's leading destinations for business travel, meetings, events, and luxury hospitality experiences.
Water leak results in evacuation of West Conshy's Marriott. June 27th, 2026 | By Kevin Tierney The Marriott Philadelphia West in West Conshohocken was evacuated on June 26th just after 8:00 p.m. following a major water leak on the lobby-level floor. The power had to be "secured" or shut down, which led to the evacuation. No injuries were reported.