Marriott International (MAR) reports developments across a global lodging portfolio that spans luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay and all-inclusive brands. The company franchises, operates and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, yacht, outdoor and other lodging products, and supports its brands through the Marriott Bonvoy travel platform.
Recurring news includes earnings releases, dividend actions, hotel openings, brand conversions, management agreements, regional development activity and executive appearances at lodging and leisure industry events. Updates also cover brand-specific expansion such as W Hotels and St. Regis, as well as growth across markets including the Caribbean, Latin America, Italy and Hawai'i.
Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results with worldwide RevPAR +1.9% Q4 and +2.0% FY, reported diluted EPS of $1.65 Q4 and $9.51 FY, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.58 Q4 and $10.02 FY. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,402M Q4 and $5,383M FY.
The company added nearly 100,000 gross rooms in 2025 (net rooms +4.3%), grew its pipeline to ~610,000 rooms, and returned over $4.0B to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. Full-year 2026 guidance targets RevPAR +1.5–2.5%, adjusted EBITDA growth 8–10%, net rooms growth 4.5–5%, and >$4.3B in capital returns.
Marriott (Nasdaq: MAR) reported strong global expansion in 2025 with net rooms up 4.3%, adding over 700 properties and nearly 100,000 rooms. The company ended the year with ~610,000 rooms in the pipeline, a 5.7% YoY increase, and signed nearly 1,200 organic deals (≈163,000 rooms). Conversions accounted for ~400 deals (≈50,800 rooms) and ~75% of conversion openings occurred within 12 months of signing. Notable moves include the acquisition and integration of citizenM (~35 hotels, ~9,000 rooms), launch of Series by Marriott, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, record luxury signings (114 deals, 15,301 rooms), and a record 55 branded residence deals (+50% YoY).
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) was named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies on January 22, 2026, ranking #1 in the Hotels, Casinos and Resorts category and #14 overall.
The company has appeared on the list consecutively since 1998. Marriott highlighted people-focused programs: the Elevate frontline development program produced 25% higher retention and participants were 5.5x more likely to be promoted. Marriott surpassed 15 million cumulative volunteer hours and set a new goal to add 15 million more by 2030, targeting 3 million hours/year.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island (NYSE: MAR) launched seven new Signature Experiences on Jan 15, 2026, designed to showcase Amelia Island's coastline, maritime history and ecosystem.
Offerings span culinary, wellness and nature programs: Art of Personalized Mixology ($250/guest, 90min), Hook, Line & Supper ($2,500/couple, fishing + Chef's Table), Mindful Mala Bracelet Making ($100/guest, 60min), Deep Relaxation Meditation ($200/guest, 90min), Echoes of The Ocean: Dolphin Discovery ($2,000 min), Driftwood Beach & Blackrock Trail ($100/guest) and Forts & Fossils Excursion ($100/guest).
Each experience includes pre-arrival consultation and curated inclusions; bookings at the resort website.
Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) will release fourth quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET. A conference call for investors with CEO Anthony Capuano and CFO Leeny Oberg is scheduled the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET.
The call will be webcast on Marriott's investor relations site, with a replay and a transcript available on the website for one year. Telephone access: US Toll Free 800-245-3047 or Global +1 203-518-9765 using conference ID MAR4Q25. Participants are asked to join the webcast or dial in 15 minutes before the start time.
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.