The Marriott Vacation Clubs announces expanding City Collection with new Waikiki property now open for booking
03.04.2024 - 12:17
/ traveldailynews.com
/ Theodore Koumelis
The collection offers Owners, Members and guests curated experiences in the heart of vibrant cities.
ORLANDO – The Marriott Vacation Clubs, a portfolio of vacation ownership brands operated by Marriott Vacations Worldwide, understands there is a difference between visiting a city and seeing its sites, and truly experiencing it by discovering its secrets. With that in mind, today the company announces The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection. This collection consists of Marriott Vacation Club branded properties, including those formerly branded as Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, in seven vibrant cities with expansion plans that will also include other branded vacation club properties in highly sought after urban areas.
As part of the City Collection’s growing portfolio, Marriott Vacation Club expects to open a seven-story vacation ownership property in Waikiki later this year. Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the new property plans to have two floors of retail and approximately 110 guestrooms, featuring a mix of one-bedroom and studio units. Proposed rooftop amenities include a pool, fitness center and bar. Located on Kalakaua Avenue, one of Honolulu’s best-known retail avenues, the new property is also expected to house a 10,000-square-foot sales gallery where Owners, Members and guests can learn more about the benefits of vacation ownership. Reservations are now open for future rental stays on Marriott.com, and Owners in Abound by Marriott Vacations can use Club Points to reserve stays with check-ins beginning October 4, 2024.
“As a metropolitan complement to our global resort portfolio, The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection brings our Owners, Members and guests to the city – and the city to our Owners, Members and guests – by offering stylish stays that are in the heart of local interests, transportation and attractions, reflecting the spirit and culture of their dynamic surroundings,” said Lori Gustafson, Chief Membership & Commercial Services Officer at Marriott Vacations Worldwide. “We know our Owners, Members and guests see great value in being close to the action, so we will continue to look for opportunities to expand our city offerings over the coming years.”
The Marriott Vacation Clubs has also announced plans to add the first two Westin Vacation Club properties to its City Collection portfolio. Expected to begin development in 2025, a newly proposed 50-unit property in Charleston, South Carolina overlooking the heart of the city will include a new on-site sales gallery. With the city of Charleston continually ranking on lists of the South’s best cities to visit for its thriving culinary scene, easy walkability and southern charm, this new property, located steps from the