Marriott news

Here are some recent news updates about Marriott International:

Recent Acquisitions and Partnerships

• Marriott International has acquired a majority stake in the luxury hotel brand, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which will expand its luxury portfolio. (Source: Hospitality Net)
• Marriott has partnered with the luxury travel company, Virtuoso, to offer exclusive travel experiences to its loyalty program members. (Source: Travel Weekly)

New Hotel Openings

• Marriott has opened its first-ever JW Marriott hotel in the Maldives, the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa. (Source: Travel + Leisure)
• The company has also opened its first-ever W Hotel in the Middle East, the W Dubai - The Palm. (Source: Hotel News Now)

Technology and Innovation

• Marriott has launched a new mobile app that allows guests to check-in, access their rooms, and request services using their smartphones. (Source: Hospitality Technology)
• The company has also partnered with the AI-powered hotel technology company, Guestfolio, to enhance its guest experience. (Source: Hotel Management)

Sustainability Efforts

• Marriott has set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 and has launched a new sustainability program, "Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction". (Source: Marriott International)
• The company has also committed to eliminating single-use plastics from its hotels by 2022. (Source: Hotel News Now)

Loyalty Program Updates

• Marriott has launched a new loyalty program, Bonvoy, which replaces its previous loyalty programs, Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. (Source: Marriott International)
• The company has also introduced a new feature, "Points Explorer", which allows loyalty program members to redeem points for travel experiences. (Source: Travel Weekly)

These are just a few of the recent news updates about Marriott International. If you're looking for more information, feel free to ask!