Japan is too in the spotlight, where Marriott plans to plant hotels at strategic spots, aimed at revitalising the country’s local sightseeing spots. Pictured: Marriott W Osaka
Marriott International is pushing ahead with its expansion plan in
Asia Pacific, with another 100 new properties set to open in the region
in 2021.
The pace of growth continues its growth momentum in 2020, which saw
75 new properties launched, including its 800th hotel opening in APAC
when JW Marriott Nara opened its doors on 22 July.
Nearly 27,000 rooms were added to the region’s development pipeline
last year, and signing of Marriott’s largest branded residences project
with close to 4,200 units.
In Greater China, which "continues to be the brightest big market"
for the company, Marriott will soon welcome its 400th hotel and its 50th
hotel in Shanghai when JW Marriott Shanghai Fengxian opens later this
spring.
Marriott will this year beef up its luxury portfolio with W Changsha,
W Xiamen, St Regis Qingdao and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Jiuzhaigou —
which means China will also be APAC's first country to house all of
Marriott's luxury names.
Elsewhere in China, Marriott is set to introduce Sheraton Mianyang in
the Sichuan province and The Westin Nanjing Resort & Spa.
China will also be the first country in AAPC to house all of Marriott's luxury brands. Pictured: JW Marriott Shanghai FengxianBeyond China, in Q2 Marriott's signature wellness brand Westin will
open in India's Goa while the Ritz-Carlton will make its debut in the
Maldives. South Korea will welcome JW Marriott Jeju in late 2021.
Down Under, The Tasman in Hobart will be an extension of The Luxury
Collection, while the country’s second W Hotel will enter Melbourne in
Q1, alongside the addition of Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands in
early 2021.
To support domestic travel in Japan, Marriott will be launching a
string of properties as the country gears up to host the Olympics this
year.
Also in the land of the rising sun, the W Hotels brand will make its
debut in Osaka, while six additional Fairfield by Marriott hotels will
open in Japan throughout 2021 along ‘Michi-no-Eki’ roadside stations
aimed at revitalising the country’s local sightseeing spots. A total of
more than 30 Fairfield by Marriott properties will be launched in Japan
by 2023.
Source: Travel Weekly Asia