At the crossroads of luxury and adventure, Marriott International is turning heads with the grand revelation of its 500th luxury hotel. Picture this: The Ritz-Carlton's opulence, the avant-garde vibes of W Hotels, the timeless allure of The St. Regis, and more—all under Marriott's banner, shaping the future of experiential travel.
Crowning this milestone is The St. Regis Riyadh, a symbol of Marriott's relentless pursuit of exclusive destinations. Tina Edmundson, Luxury President at Marriott, sums it up, "The St. Regis Riyadh's debut as our 500th luxury haven is a game-changer, reflecting our mission to unlock access to the most exclusive spots worldwide."
But hold on, the luxury escapade is far from over. With five more hotels gearing up for a grand entrance in 2023's closing act and a whopping 200-plus luxury retreats in the pipeline, Marriott is rewriting the rules of luxury travel. Jenni Benzaquen, SVP of The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis Hotel & Resorts, spills the tea: "We're venturing into 'nu-luxury frontiers,' creating escapes that blend authenticity, adventure, and exclusivity."
The luxury narrative doesn't just unfold; it unfolds dramatically. In 2023, The Ritz-Carlton stretched its wings, adding Portland, Melbourne, and Fukuoka to its collection. St. Regis sprinkled stardust with Chicago and Kanai Resort. W Hotels turned heads from Budapest to Sydney. EDITION Hotels made waves in Italy, Singapore, and Mexico. The Luxury Collection left its mark in Nara and Tbilisi. And JW Marriott? It brought mindfulness to Kenya, South Korea, and Spain.
Fast forward to 2024—Madrid, Munich, Nice, Isla Mujeres, Labuan, and Sindalah are the sought-after pit stops. Whether it's The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's superyacht, Ilma, or EDITION's bold move into Saudi Arabia with The Jeddah EDITION, Marriott International's luxury saga is a mesmerizing tale of exploration. This isn't just travel; it's a symphony of global innovation harmonizing with local culture. Marriott's luxury lineup isn't just a collection of hotels; it's a curated adventure for the discerning traveler, rewriting the rules of luxury one destination at a time.
