Marriott Adds to it’s Asia Pacific Luxury Offering with 13 New Properties
Main Photo: The Ritz Carlton Perth, imagined – opening October 2019
Date: June 2019
Location: Asia Pacific – from the Maldives to Hong Kong and Perth to Okinawa,
Names: JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection.
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Owners/Developers: Marriott International today announced strong growth of its Asia Pacific luxury portfolio with 13 new luxury properties projected to open in 2019. Marriott International’s current portfolio of 130 luxury hotels across ten countries and territories in Asia Pacific is poised to grow in 2019 with new openings from JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection.
“Asia Pacific’s luxury travel industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by markets like China and India. On top of this, global luxury travellers today are seeking more than just the opportunity to indulge, they want experiences that deliver personal meaning and significance,” said Peggy Fang Roe, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Marriott International.
“In response, Marriott International continues to grow its footprint and experiential offerings in Asia Pacific, providing highly contextualised and carefully curated experiences, allowing luxury travellers to explore their passions and grow on a personal level,” Fang Roe continued.
The Ritz-Carlton continues its growth in Asia Pacific with four anticipated openings. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, which is expected to open in October, will mark the brand’s return to Australia. The brand is also slated to bring its legendary service and style to key markets in in China and India with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an in June, The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing in October and The Ritz-Carlton, Pune in September.
One of the fastest growing luxury brands in Asia Pacific, JW Marriott continues its expansion by adding five new properties, including the newly opened JW Marriott Hotel Qufu and soon-to-open JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong in July. The Pudong property will be the first JW Marriott Marquis in Asia, and the third globally. The brand expects to also debut in the Maldives in August.
The Luxury Collection continues to make its mark, with the exciting debut of IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa, in January 2019 and two anticipated hotels in Nanning, China and Kolkata, India. St. Regis also debuted The St. Regis Hong Kong in April 2019. Designed by the award-winning André Fu, the brand’s timeless elegance is brought to life in a modern way through silhouettes representative of the city’s architectural and cultural diversity.
Known for its legendary service and craftsmanship, The Ritz-Carlton will continue to define luxury fine dining by hosting The Stellar Dining Series for the second year in Asia Pacific. It is a rare and remarkable alignment of its Michelin starred chefs, mixologists and patissiers who will tour three of Asia Pacific’s gourmet cities in Tokyo, Kyoto and Guangzhou throughout September and October. Each destination on the three-city tour will see The Ritz-Carlton chefs and artisans collaborate to present their signatures and create spectacular new dishes, orchestrating a constellation of dining events as well as exclusive masterclasses and cocktail craftsmanship.
Followed by the successful “Family by JW” launch with former Olympic gold medal winner and renowned Chinese Ping Pong player, Wang Nan, at JW Marriott Hotel Sanya Dadonghai Bay early this year, the brand is slated to officially launch Family by JW across Asia Pacific at JW Marriott Hotel Phuket in July by collaborating with world-class former Olympic gold medal players. The programs promise exclusive, interactive programming that cultivates engagement and enrichment among family members of all ages.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts’ new E-Butler Service redefines luxury in the region, allowing guests to enjoy signature offerings, such as assistance with packing and unpacking, coffee or tea service in-room and garment pressing, at any hour via email and text message. In October 2019, St. Regis Connoisseur and renowned fashion designer, Jason Wu, will debut a limited-edition pajama collection designed especially for the brand in celebration of the opening of The St. Regis Hong Kong.
Marriott International’s recently unveiled travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, further elevates luxury travel in the Asia Pacific region through an expansive list of experiences allowing members to pursue their passions while travelling or during a stay-cation, alongside unmatched benefits and rewards. In Asia Pacific alone, members can dine and earn at over 2,800 participating restaurants and bars and earn points for spa treatments at over 210 participating spas in the region, even without a stay.
Past experiences in Asia Pacific this year ranged from VIP treatment at the Hong Kong Sevens and Art Central Hong Kong, to insider access at Maroon 5 concerts; and experiences like being chauffeured to the F1 China Grand Prix by Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport driver and Grand Prix Melbourne winner, Valtteri Bottas.
Investment Cost: TBA
THPT Comment: That’s some luxury add in the region…
First Seen: Marriott website
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