Marriott International opened its 600th hotel in the Asia Pacific region excluding China, highlighting its strong growth trajectory, according to the company's regional head.
The 285-room Adelaide Marriott Hotel marks a milestone year as it is also Marriott International's first hotel in South Australia, highlighting the company's focus on growing its presence in emerging destinations.
The Adelaide Marriott Hotel, pictured, will be Marriott International's 600th hotel in Asia Pacific.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone of our 600th hotel opening in the region with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel, a brand that bears our founding family's name,” Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific ex-China, Marriott International, said in a statement.
“With 600 operating properties across the APEC (Asia Pacific excluding China) region and nearly 400 in the pipeline, our growth trajectory is strong. Our strategy to be present wherever our guests want is further strengthened by our recently announced plans to enter the mid-scale hospitality sector, providing us with further opportunities to expand our portfolio's presence in new markets and beyond key gateway cities.”
Marriott International's growth strategy includes a strong focus on giving back to the communities in which it operates, driving long-term economic impact. With more than 95,000 employees in both managed and franchised properties in the region, Marriott International is committed to creating job opportunities and developing the next generation of talent. By the end of 2024, approximately 10 percent of Marriott International's managed employees will take on new roles within APEC, deepening their skill sets and gaining further work experience.
Marriott was recently recognised as a Great Place to Work in eight APEC countries, including Australia, demonstrating the company's commitment to putting its people first.
