Marriott Announces New Properties in Malaysia and India
Skift Take
Marriott International opened its 50th property in Malaysia, the Penang Marriott Complex, featuring three hotels, while announcing plans to shift six Samhi Hotels in India to managed operations by October 2024.
STR reported on China hotel data for the week ended August 31. China Hotel RevPAR was up 8.3% for the week on a year-over-year basis. The week was up against a +30.7% comp in the year-ago week. For the week of August 31, occupancy was up 11% while ADR was down -2.4%, both on a year-over-year basis.
Marriott International announced the opening of the Penang Marriott Complex, the company's 50th property in Malaysia. The complex comprises three hotels – Penang Marriott Hotel, Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang, and Marriott Residences Penang. This is the first in Malaysia to include three brands within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio under one roof. The complex is situated along a prime, seafront location in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Penang Marriott Hotel includes 223 rooms, a variety of dining and beverage serving experiences, The Greatroom Lobby and Bar socializing element, a 24-hour fitness
