Autograph Collection extended to Haiti. Historic residence Habitation Jouissant, a boutique hotel located in Cap Haitien, Haiti, joins Marriot’s Autograph Collection luxury hotel chain. The property, located in Haiti’s second largest city and situated on the country’s northern coast, will be Autograph Collection’s third hotel in the Caribbean and will proudly serve as Marriott International’s … Read more
Social media and internet outlets continue to revolutionize the role of consumers in shaping brand perceptions, even at the higher end of the luxury spectrum. According to a recent survey, travelers are happiest with their stays at the Ritz-Carlton, Oberoi, and Raffles. Luxury brands at the top end of the high-end spectrum like Four Seasons, … Read more
New York is changing. Luxury is changing. Luxury for the new generation that has grown up in the age of technology, social media and instant access is no longer about traditional status symbols, outdated notions of luxury or how much something costs. They simply desire an elevated experience and one that makes them feel good. … Read more
Every year, US’ Ethisphere Institute unveils its annual World’s Most Ethical Companies list. The World’s Most Ethical (WME) Companies designation recognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and translate those words into action. This year, a record 145 companies made the list, which includes more than three dozen industries, from aerospace … Read more
Acquiring the coveted title of World’s Tallest hotel from the Guinness Book of World Records, the 72-story JW Marriott Marquis Dubai officially celebrated its opening. Soaring at 355 meters (1,164 feet), the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is just 26 meters shorter than New York City’s famed Empire State Building. In Dubai, known throughout the world … Read more
Marriott International’s first 2 hotels in Macau announced Marriott International and Galaxy Entertainment Group Announce the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels in Macau. The two companies announced they have signed long-term management agreements for more than 1,300 rooms, suites and floating villas at two landmark luxury hotels operated by Marriott International brands to anchor the … Read more