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Marriott International, Inc. saw a record year of global signings in 2023, with 52 percent more rooms signed from 2022 and a net room growth of 4.7 percent, signaling the pandemic’s trend of slow development is at its end. 

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WHY IT RATES: The announcement of Federico Greppi as Chief Operations Officer for Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America underscores Marriott's strategic leadership and commitment to operational excellence in the region, which directly impacts the guest experience across nearly 500 properties. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Contributing Editor

The latest addition to Marriott International’s illustrious Luxury Collection brand, Almare, A Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort, Isla Mujeres will soon become the hospitality giant’s first all-inclusive luxury resort in Mexico. What’s more, the Cancun-adjacent resort is now accepting reservations for stays starting November 15, 2024, perfectly timed for the holiday season.

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!

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Marriott International became the largest global hospitality company to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for both its near-term and long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets this week.

Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to grow its portfolio in Europe through nearly 100 conversions and adaptive reuse projects by the end of 2026, which represent over 40 percent of its overall European development pipeline. 

AAA has added five North American hotels and one restaurant to its coveted and fast-growing Four Diamonds list.

Marriott International saw an expansive growth of its business across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, an important segment that drove its overall record business and development pipeline for the year. 

Marriott shared its 2024 predictions for the first quarter and the full year on February 13 during an earnings review conference call, noting its strong trend in development growth should continue through 2024 and expecting to return $4.1 to $4.3 billion to shareholders this year. 

Making its entrance into the booming all-inclusive sector, Marriott Hotels is joining Marriott International’s All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, beginning with an eagerly anticipated new resort in ever-popular Cancun, Mexico.

Marriott Bonvoy will begin offering new interactive programming in partnership with the family experience company CAMP, debuting at the upcoming Marriott Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort slated to open this spring. 

As the All-Inclusive sector continues to thrive, Marriott Hotels will set itself apart bringing ‘Wonderful Hospitality. Always.’ to every aspect of the guest experience – from enriching artist workshops to lively poolside service.

Marriott Bonvoy is launching its biggest Cyber Week Sale ever, beginning November 21 through November 28 for members, offering 20 percent off their booking on stays at over 6,500 around the globe. 

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