MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL'S 600TH PROPERTY IN ASIA PACIFIC EXCLUDING CHINA CELEBRATES FLAGSHIP BRAND WITH THE OPENING OF ADELAIDE MARRIOTT HOTEL

2024-08-27 Marriott International HaiPress

Global leader in hospitality continues to strengthen its presence in the region,expanding in emerging destinations and beyond gateway cities

SINGAPORE,Aug. 22,2024 -- Marriott International,Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced the opening of its 600th property in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel. Paying homage to the company's flagship brand,the opening marks the first Marriott International property in South Australia,underscoring the company's focus on growing its presence in emerging destinations.


Extrior - Adelaide Marriott Hotel

With the 150-year-old landmark Adelaide General Post Office (GPO) building as its façade,the Adelaide Marriott Hotel boasts a 14-storey tower with 285 guestrooms,including 12 suites with sweeping views of the city skyline. This opening aligns with the rising trend of domestic and intra-regional travelers seeking unique travel experiences in new destinations closer to home.

Marriott Hotels,the flagship brand of Marriott International,has had a rich heritage rooted in family values since its inception in 1957. The first Marriott Hotels hotel in theAPEC region opened in Sydney in 1989 with the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. Today,there are over 50 Marriott Hotels operating in the region,with close to 40 in the pipeline. This growth is a testament to the trust and confidence that owners,franchisees,and guests have in the Marriott Hotel brand,which carries a legacy of wonderful hospitality and heartfelt service.

"We are thrilled to celebrate our 600th property milestone in the region with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel,a brand that bears the name of our founding family," said Rajeev Menon,President,Asia Pacific excluding China,Marriott International. "With 600 operational properties across the APEC region and close to 400 in the pipeline,our growth trajectory is robust. Our strategy to be everywhere our guests want us to be is further reinforced by our recent announcement of plans to enter the midscale hospitality segment,providing more opportunities to extend our portfolio presence in new markets and beyond the major gateway cities."

Marriott International's growth strategy includes a focus on giving back to the communities in which it operates to help drive long-term economic impact. With over 95,000 associates from both managed and franchised properties in the region,Marriott International has been instrumental in creating job opportunities and nurturing the next generation of talent. By the end of 2024,nearly 10% of Marriott International managed associates would have taken new roles within APEC,which will allow them to deepen their skillsets and further their work experiences. Marriott's recent certification as Great Place to Work in 8 APEC countries,including Australia,demonstrates the company's dedication to putting people first.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements


This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of United States federal securities laws,including statements related our growth plans and expectations; our development pipeline; the pace and momentum of development activity; travel and lodging demand trends and expectations; and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess,including the risk factors that we identify in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings,including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement,whether as a result of new information,future events or otherwise.

About Marriott International


Marriott International,Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda,Maryland,USA,and encompasses a portfolio of approximately 9,000 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 141 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®,its highly awarded travel program. For more information,please visit our website at www.marriott.com,and for the latest company news,visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition,connect with us on Facebookand @MarriottIntl on Xand Instagram.

Media Contact:

Ching Yee Wong


VP,Communications


Marriott International,Asia Pacific excluding China


chingyee.wong@marriott.com

Kiran Hans


Sr. Manager,Asia Pacific excluding China


kiran.hans@marriott.com

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