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Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced a senior leadership realignment effective March 28, 2026: Satya Anand will become Group President, U.S., Canada & CALA; Neal Jones will be President, EMEA; and Federico "Fede" Greppi will be President, CALA. Two long-tenured executives, Liam Brown and Brian King, will step down from roles at the end of March and retire from the company on June 30, 2026, remaining in advisory roles through June to support transition. The reorganization unites the Americas under Anand, keeps leadership succession internal, and positions new leaders to oversee large regional portfolios (EMEA: >1,300 properties; CALA: >500 properties).
Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the passing of Donna Rae Garff Marriott on December 30, 2025, at age 90. She died peacefully surrounded by family after celebrating her 70th wedding anniversary with husband J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr.
Born June 10, 1935, Donna grew up in Salt Lake City, attended the University of Utah, raised four children, and was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and community philanthropy, including chairing the American Heart Association Heart Luncheon in Washington, D.C. A private memorial will be held; the family requests donations to the American Heart Association of Greater Washington DC Region in lieu of flowers.
Marriott (NYSE:MAR) announced it has reached 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott in the U.S. and Canada as of Dec. 17, 2025. Six properties opened in 2025 with four more planned to open by year-end, and the company also signed two planned properties in Osaka, Japan to expand the brand into APEC. The midscale City Express brand targets value-conscious travelers with conversion-friendly design, modern guestrooms, complimentary breakfast, and high-speed internet, and aims to bring owners into the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty ecosystem. Recent U.S./Canada signings highlighted include Kissimmee (197 rooms), Dulles (90 keys, full renovation), Amarillo (73 rooms), Sandusky (50 rooms), and Carson City (86 rooms).
Design Hotels (MAR) announced the addition of more than 14 properties across Asia Pacific on December 3, 2025, spanning Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and a return to India. Asia Pacific accounted for a record 28% of the brand's global portfolio growth in 2025. Key additions include The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake (China); Public House, Bangkok (Thailand); Yoruya, Kurashiki (Japan); ELSE Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia); Magia de Uma, Bali (Indonesia); and Hotel Irada, Pune—Design Hotels' first member in India.
The global portfolio grew 15% over the last 12 months, with 11 hotels added in the Americas totaling 828 keys. Members gain access to PR, sales, digital services and Marriott Bonvoy.
Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) announced that Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development Leeny Oberg will speak at the Barclays 2025 Eat, Sleep, Play, Shop Conference on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in New York.
Her remarks are scheduled for approximately 8:15 a.m. ET and will be webcast live. The webcast can be accessed via the company's investor website and will remain available through December 30, 2025.
The Ritz-Carlton (MAR) and Madrid label Late Checkout launch Chapter II of their collaboration on November 18, 2025, expanding the capsule to accessories, loungewear, kids wear, and home pieces.
The campaign, shot at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko and starring Josh Hutcherson, introduces a navy/ivory/light-blue palette, a new globe motif, featherlight knits, velvet Sukajan jackets, shawl-collar dressing gowns, and family-focused items. The collection is available at 22 Ritz-Carlton properties worldwide, with a New York pop-up on November 20 and events in Dubai and Geneva; select immersive stays run Dec 12, 2025–Mar 1, 2026.
Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) announced on November 13, 2025 that it was named one of the top five World's Best Workplaces by Great Place To Work and Fortune. The recognition highlights Marriott's people-first culture and its "Be" people brand, plus learning initiatives such as Elevate that accelerate frontline career progression.
Marriott reported nearly 800,000 associates worldwide; Elevate participants are described as twice as likely to change jobs internally and over five times more likely to be promoted versus nonparticipants. Quotes from CEO Anthony Capuano and Great Place To Work leadership emphasize trust, growth, and community impact.
Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) announced accelerated branded residential growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa on Nov 11, 2025, reporting expansion to 18 countries with 33 open locations and over 50 projects in the pipeline. Since year-end 2023 the portfolio grew 23% in Europe and 59% in Middle East & Africa. Year-to-date 2025 the company signed nearly 20 branded residence agreements, ~two-thirds in the luxury segment, and 19 projects launched sales. Marriott expects six branded residence openings in EMEA by end of 2025 and highlights strong sales velocity on recent projects.
Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) said its licensing agreement with Sonder was terminated after Sonder defaulted, and Marriott removed Sonder rooms from its system.
As a result, Marriott now expects net rooms growth for 2025 to approach 4.5%. Marriott said there are no changes to other outlook metrics provided on November 4, 2025.
Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) announced on Nov 9, 2025 that its licensing agreement with Sonder (NASDAQ: SOND) is terminated due to Sonder's default.
As a result, Sonder properties are no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy and are not available for new bookings on Marriott channels. Marriott says its immediate priority is supporting guests currently staying at affected properties and those with upcoming reservations and that it will contact guests who booked through Marriott channels to address reservation needs.
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