Macau Will Pay Some Regional Tourists to Visit
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- Marriott International announced it signed an agreement with China Central Place, Suzhou to bring the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Executive Apartmentsbrands to Suzhou.
- Following in the footsteps of Hong Kong, Macau said they may start paying people to come to visit. Macau’s latest ploy to attract new visitors is an incentive scheme for foreigners that would mimic the promotional arrangement afforded to mainlanders.
- TIAD is a luxury hotel currently under construction and scheduled to open July 1 in central Nagoya in Japan. They formed a partnership with Marriott International.
Marriott International announced it signed an agreement with China Central Place, Suzhou to bring the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Executive Apartmentsbrands to Suzhou, a major city in Eastern China. The two complex properties are expected to open at the end of 2024 and the middle of 2025, respectively. The dual-branded properties will open in partnership with Suzhou Chunji Real Estate Development. They will be located in close proximity to China Central Place, Suzhou, a newly built, mixed-use development that will bring together hotels, residences, retail and offices. The development, of which the two new properties will serve as key components, is located within walking distance of the Shilu Subway Station. The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou, opening in December 2024, will feature 190 guestrooms and suites. The hotel is set to offer a range of dining options including a specialty restaurant with an open kitchen, a Chinese restaurant, a destination bar, and a