Global hospitality group Marriott International achieved a key milestone, opening of its 1,000th Asia Pacific hotel.
It comes 50 years after the company first entered the Asia Pacific market.
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne marks the brand’s debut in the city.
Marriott expects to add 100 Asia hotels in 2023.
Its key markets for this expansion are Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, China, and India.
“The opening of Marriott International’s 1000th hotel in Asia Pacific is a true milestone, underscoring our confidence in the overall travel outlook,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific.
“We’re particularly thrilled to be expanding our footprint in new and emerging markets.”
Growth in Asia Pacific is expected across multiple brands.
Marriott expects to open 12 additional Asia hotels in the luxury segment this year.
It includes a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and a third W Hotels in Australia with the opening of W Sydney.
To mark the milestone, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 1,000 bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit.
