Marriott Hotels & Resorts Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Marriott To Expand By Converting Competitors' Hotels
Marriott International Inc., the largest U.S. hotel chain, plans to expand by taking over the operation of hotels from competitors unable to pay or refinance debt, Chief Financial Officer Carl Berquis... more (7/30/2009)

Marriott International Plants Flag In Hanoi
Marriott International Inc. will manage a new hotel in Hanoi, its first property in Vietnam's capital and only its third in the country. The 450-room JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi is scheduled to ope... more (7/20/2009)

Marriot Int´l To Add 40 Hotels In China Within 4 Years
Marriott International Inc, one of the world's top luxury hoteliers, said Tuesday that it plans to add about 40 hotels in China within four years, Shanghai Daily reports. In Shanghai, the compa... more (5/15/2009)

Marriott To Add 770 Hotels As Independents Seek Brand Strength
Marriott International Inc., the biggest U.S. lodging company, plans to add 770 hotels in the next four years as the recession spurs independent hoteliers in Europe and the Middle East to outsource ma... more (4/24/2009)

Marriott Approves Franchise
Marriott International has approved the franchise application of New Orleans, La. developer Historic Restorations, Inc. to convert the historic Threefoot Building in downtown Meridian into a 125-room ... more (3/30/2009)

At Marriott, Finance Chief Is Promoted
Marriott International Inc. said President and Chief Operating Officer William J. Shaw will be giving up his operating duties to become vice chairman, with Chief Financial Officer Arne M. Sorenson tak... more (3/10/2009)