Marriott Plans Expansion Across Africa With Five New Signings in Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa and Mozambique

Marriott International | October 2, 2018

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 2, 2018 -- From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving the momentum of growth for the company, amplified by five new hotel signings. The new signings will further consolidate Marriott International's presence in Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and South Africa and mark the company's entry into Mozambique. The signings put Marriott International on track to increase its portfolio by 50 percent with over 200 hotels an...