Inspired by its Breathtaking Surroundings, Contemporary Design Harmonizes with Local Culture in a Tranquil Costa Rican Paradise

PENINSULA PAPAGAYO, Costa Rica, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled within one of the world's most biodiverse destinations, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has officially opened its doors, offering discerning travelers a secluded, ultra-luxury retreat amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo. Named after the Chorotega word for "lush garden," Nekajui (NEK-ah-wee) marks a monumental milestone as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America and the eighth addition to the brand's exclusive portfolio. 

Inspired by its Breathtaking Surroundings, Contemporary Design Harmonizes with Local Culture in a Tranquil Costa Rican Paradise

PENINSULA PAPAGAYO, Costa Rica, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled within one of the world's most biodiverse destinations, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has officially opened its doors, offering discerning travelers a secluded, ultra-luxury retreat amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo. Named after the Chorotega word for "lush garden," Nekajui (NEK-ah-wee) marks a monumental milestone as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America and the eighth addition to the brand's exclusive portfolio. 

Experience the sacred day of silence in Bali with an award-winning luxury resort in Nusa Dua.

BALI, Indonesia, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the serenity during Nyepi - Bali's Day of Silence, with an exclusive retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. Located on the pristine shores of Nusa Dua, this luxurious beachfront resort offers an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the island's sacred traditions while indulging in a peaceful and rejuvenating escape.

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 63 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 27, 2025.

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of over 9,300 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 144 countries and territories. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform.  For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.  In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

The exclusive collaboration will bring passionate snowboarders and skiers closer to the world's best athletes and offer personal experiences with White

NEW YORK and BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Snow League, the first professional winter sports league exclusively dedicated to snowboarding and skiing launched by legendary athlete Shaun White, has announced Marriott International's global travel platform Marriott Bonvoy is the league's official hotel and loyalty partner for its inaugural season.

With record annual deals and rooms signings, the company's APEC region added over 21,000 rooms to its development pipeline in 2024, driven by strategic conversion and multi-unit agreement strategy

SINGAPORE, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced another year of strong growth in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, signing a record 109 deals across 11 markets, contributing 21,439 rooms to the region's development pipeline, closing the year with 77,532 total rooms in the region's year-end pipeline. The company continues to expand its portfolio in the region across market segments, including its debut in the midscale segment and its expansion of its luxury portfolio, reinforcing Marriott's lead in the region's evolving hospitality landscape.

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, an icon on Florida's Paradise Coast, has received LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its Vanderbilt Tower. As the world's most widely used green building rating system, this LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification underscores the resort's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, reinforcing its role as a leader in the hospitality industry. The mixed-use tower added Ocean View guest rooms and suites, the Mediterranean restaurant Sofra, and The Ritz-Carlton brand's largest Club Lounge in North America to the resort's offerings.    

With record annual signings, the company ended 2024 with 3,766 properties (577,265 rooms) in the development pipeline.

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BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) announced another year of strong global growth, with a record 123,000 gross rooms openings, net rooms growth of 6.8% for the full year 2024, and over 577,000 rooms in the company's development pipeline at year-end. Marriott continued to expand its product offerings across travel purposes and segments – from affordable midscale to luxury.

Underscoring Marriott's expansion in the affordable midscale segment, the City Express by Marriott brand plans to debut in Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru, with eight properties expected to open over the next three years.

PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, announced its planned entry into four new markets across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region – Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru – further solidifying Marriott International's presence in the affordable midscale segment.  In 2024, Marriott signed 12 City Express by Marriott hotels (comprising 1,236 rooms). The City Express by Marriott portfolio currently encompasses 153 hotels and 17,777 rooms across the CALA region.