Marriott has reached a milestone with the opening of its 300th property within the Caribbean and Latin America.
With the latest opening of the Ritz-Carlton Mexico Metropolis, the corporate’s in depth portfolio within the area now encompasses over 63,000 rooms in 36 nations and territories throughout 21 of its 30 world manufacturers.
“This momentous accomplishment is a mirrored image of our robust relationships within the Caribbean and Latin America and the belief our homeowners and franchisees proceed to have in Marriott,” stated Federico Greppi, chief monetary officer, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott.
“Our dedication to the way forward for the Caribbean and Latin American tourism business is unwavering, and we proceed to pursue our imaginative and prescient of progress on this vibrant a part of the world, aiming to offer all kinds of experiences for all travellers who want to discover it.”
Marriott Worldwide opened its first resort exterior the US in Acapulco, Mexico in Might 1969 and has since grown steadily throughout the choose, premium and luxurious model segments within the Caribbean and Latin America area.
Earlier this 12 months, the corporate introduced a major enlargement within the all-inclusive section. Industrywide, 52 per cent of all-inclusive properties are situated within the Caribbean and Latin America.
On the finish of September, Marriott’s whole growth pipeline within the area stood at 112 resorts representing 18,205 rooms.
“The Caribbean and Latin America continues to be a rising area,” stated Laurent de Kousemaeker, chief growth officer, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott Worldwide.
“We’re having a sturdy 12 months of signings in addition to openings, and are seeing specific power in conversions, as homeowners and franchisees of impartial resorts and resorts flip to our trusted manufacturers as they give the impression of being to strengthen their gross sales and distribution channels.”
