Rajeev Menon
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa Opens in the Heart of Japan’s Ancient Capital
Marriott International | November 3, 2020
The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International Inc., today announced the opening of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa in Kyoto, Japan. Once the private residence of the aristocratic Mitsui family, the property’s 300-year-old main entrance, the Kajiimiya Gate, still stands today to welcome modern global explorers. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO resides in the heart of Kyoto, the only luxury hotel in the city center with its own natural hot spring drawn from the thermal waters deep below ground. The hotel opens up to one of the world’s most enriching and desirable destination discoveries, including the 17th-centur...
Four Points by Sheraton Expands in Thailand With Opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Four Points by Sheraton | October 5, 2020
Four Points by Sheraton makes a breakthrough today in Thailand with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort. With 600 guestrooms, the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Phuket’s most famous beach destination. Whether travellers are visiting for work or fun, the hotel is sure to cater to the needs of today’s every day traveller with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all of the brand’s popular extras. “We are excited to see the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in a resort destination with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort,” said Rajeev Menon...
Aloft Debuts in Japan With Opening of Aloft Tokyo Ginza
Aloft Hotels | October 1, 2020
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travellers, today announced the opening of Aloft Tokyo Ginza, the first Aloft hotel to open in Japan. With its highly original design conceptualized as a nod to Ginza’s “Miyuki-zoku” youth subculture movement of the 1960s, Aloft Tokyo Ginza showcases an eclectic mix of neon colours, graffiti, and urban art inspired by Tokyo’s iconic street culture. Located in Ginza, Tokyo’s most famous shopping, dining, and entertainment district, the new Aloft Tokyo Ginza is just a short walk away from Ginza Six shopping mall, the Mitsukoshi Ginza department stor...
Marriott Hotels Brand Opens Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay in Indonesia
Marriott Hotels | October 1, 2020
Marriott International Inc. today announced the opening of Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay on Batam island, the largest island in Indonesia’s Riau archipelago province and a favorite getaway destination for visitors from nearby Singapore. The new hotel is located on the island's laid-back waterfront hub of Harbour Bay, near its Ferry Terminal, where a pleasant 40-minute high-speed ferry ride whisks both leisure and business travelers to and from Singapore, 32 kilometers away across the Singapore Strait. With its sophisticated spaces and inspired hospitality, the new Batam Marriott Harbour Bay promises to reinvent visitors' experience of th...
Moxy Hotels Expands in Japan With The Opening of Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda
Moxy Hotels | September 8, 2020
Nestled amidst one of the main city centers in Osaka, buzzing with an attitude that does not always follow the rules, the 288-room Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda officially opens its doors today. As Marriott International’s bold experiential brand, the new hotel features fun, playful and stylish experiences, designed to give guests everything they want and nothing they don’t. Conveniently located in the Umeda district, one of the main city centers of Osaka, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda is just a five-minute walk from Fukushima Station. Accessibility is key, and this makes it ideal for travelers visiting for play or work. Tourist attractions and shoppi...
Courtyard by Marriott Penang Opens Marking Brand Debut in Malaysia
Courtyard by Marriott | September 8, 2020
Courtyard by Marriott today announces the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang – the first Courtyard debut in Malaysia. Located along the bustling Jalan Macalister in the heart of Penang’s UNESCO-listed George Town, the new 199-room Courtyard by Marriott Penang is set to provide the best hotel experience for guests to pursue their personal and professional passions while on the road. “We are thrilled to continue to grow our presence in Malaysia with the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International. “Designed for today’s ambitious and enterprisi...
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Opens in the Northern Kanto Region of Japan
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko | July 15, 2020
NIKKO, JAPAN – 15 July 2020 – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today announced the opening of the latest hotel to join its luxury Asia Pacific portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko. The property - set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site – introduces a new level of luxury to the destination, with an experience marked by an emphasis on immersing oneself in the majestic natural surroundings. Ideally located in the Northern Kanto region of Japan, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is set two and a half hours north of Tokyo, accessible by rail or car, and is a true oasis promising access to a breadth of outdoor activities and cultural experiences....
