Marriott International is following its ambitious growth plans for its luxury offer across the globe by planning to open over 35 hotels next year. The company currently has nearly 500 luxury hotels and resorts in 68 countries and aims to strengthen its global portfollio with a further 200+ properties in the development pipeline.
The Ritz-Carlton
The brand has ambitions to open two new North American hotels in 2023 with The Ritz-Carlton, Portland, and The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie. Asia is also in its sights with an opening slated in Japan, as well as two Ritz-Carlton Reserves in China and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea project. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne will expand the brand’s footprint in Australia.
St. Regis
St. Regis is targeting North America, Serbia, and Saudi Arabia for its 2023 openings. The St. Regis Kanai Resort, situated in a nature reserve on the Yucatán Peninsula, and a new opening in Chicago will expand its footprint in Mexico and the US. It will bring its Butler Service to Belgrade and finally two properties are set to open in Saudi Arabia. One will be on an island in the Red Sea project and the other will be a brand debut in the capital city of Riyadh.
W Hotels
In 2023, the brand is targeting openings in Prague, Budapest, Edinburgh, Sydney, Macau, and Milan. Later in the year, two new properties in the United States are expected to open their doors, W New York – Union Square and W Hollywood.
EDITION
Over the course of the next year, EDITION is aiming to grow its portfolio by 6 properties, to a total of 21. Expected openings are set for Rome, Riviera Maya at Kanai, Tokyo, Ginza, Singapore, Jeddah, and Doha. These include brand debuts in Italy, Mexico, and Southeast Asia.
The Luxury Collection
The brand will grow its global portfolio of 120 properties with planned 2023 openings in new destinations including Turkey, Barbados, Japan, Mexico, and Georgia.
JW Marriott
Planned openings for next year range from Madrid to Jeju Island, South Korea, and Dallas to Xi’an and Berlin. The brand is also evolving its offer with the arrival of its first luxury safari property in the form of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya.
Whether it’s a focus on nurturing closer relationships, a desire to be more present, or finding ways to make a positive impact, across our luxury brands we are evolving to allow our guests to focus on what they believe matters most. As we grow our portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts in some of the most iconic and compelling destinations globally, our expanding footprint allows us to offer the transformative experiences that lead to a renewed sense of purpose and enhanced mental and physical well-being for the modern luxury traveller.
Chris Gabaldon, Senior Vice-President, Luxury Brands at Marriott International
We are looking to the great reimaginers, people who perceive crises as moments of opportunity to rethink their lives and reimagine the world around them. Our collective mindset has changed from viewing travel as a luxury commodity to an activity vital to overall well-being. More than ever before, our guests are prioritising more meaningful travel and time spent with loved ones, looking for experiences that reflect their personal values and enhance their overall quality of life.
Tina Edmundson, Global Brand and Marketing Officer at Marriott International