Marriott International Bolsters Its Asia Pacific Luxury Offering with 13 Properties Set to Open in 2019

"Asia Pacific's luxury travel industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by markets like China and India. On top of this, global luxury travelers today are seeking more than just the opportunity to indulge, they want experiences that deliver personal meaning and significance," said Peggy Fang Roe, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "In response, Marriott International continues to grow its footprint and experiential offerings in Asia Pacific, providing highly contextualized and carefully curated experiences, allowing luxury travelers to explore their passions and grow on a personal level," Fang Roe continued.

From the Maldives to Hong Kong and Perth to Okinawa, Marriott International Invites Guests to Explore Asia Pacific's Most Enchanting Destinations
The Ritz-Carlton continues its growth in Asia Pacific with four anticipated openings. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth,
which is expected to open in October, will mark the brand's return to Australia. The brand is also slated to bring its legendary service and style to key markets in in China and India with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an in June, The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing in October and The Ritz-Carlton, Pune in September.

One of the fastest growing luxury brands in Asia Pacific, JW Marriott continues its expansion by adding five new properties, including the newly opened JW Marriott Hotel Qufu and soon-to-open JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong in July. The Pudong property will be the first JW Marriott Marquis in Asia, and the third globally. The brand expects to also debut in the Maldives in August.

The Luxury Collection continues to make its mark, with the exciting debut of IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa, in January 2019 and two anticipated hotels in Nanning, China and Kolkata, India. St. Regis also debuted The St. Regis Hong Kong in April 2019. Designed by the award-winning André Fu, the brand's timeless elegance is brought to life in a modern way through silhouettes representative of the city's architectural and cultural diversity.

Marriott International Speaks to the Passions and Interests of Today's Global Luxury Travelers with New, Transformative Experiences Throughout Asia Pacific
Known for its legendary service and craftsmanship, The Ritz-Carlton will continue to define luxury fine dining by hosting The Stellar Dining Series for the second year in Asia Pacific. It is a rare and remarkable alignment of its Michelin starred chefs, mixologists and patissiers who will tour three of Asia Pacific's gourmet cities in Tokyo, Kyoto and Guangzhou throughout September and October. Each destination on the three-city tour will see The Ritz-Carlton chefs and artisans collaborate to present their signatures and create spectacular new dishes, orchestrating a constellation of dining events as well as exclusive masterclasses and cocktail craftsmanship.

Inspired by the legacy of JW Marriott founders, J. Willard and Alice Marriott, and the brand's pillars of culinary, culture and well-being, Family by JW has been tailored in keeping with this philosophy to include three kid-friendly themes - creativity, activeness, and culture. Intended for children ages 5 to 12, the program consists of thoughtfully curated and creative adventures designed to leave all families feeling inspired and connected throughout their journey at JW Marriott. Followed by the successful Family by JW launch with former Olympic gold medal winner and renowned Chinese Ping Pong player, Wang Nan, at JW Marriott Hotel Sanya Dadonghai Bay early this year, the brand eis slated to officially launch Family by JW across Asia Pacific at JW Marriott Hotel Phuket in July by collaborating with world-class former Olympic gold medal players. The programs promise exclusive, interactive programming that cultivates engagement and enrichment among family members of all ages.

The Luxury Collection's
Global Explorer program continues to bring together influential voices from the world's most discerning tastemakers, celebrating the vibrancy of the world's most enchanting destinations through the eyes of leading cultural voices. Limited-edition Lingua Franca cashmere travel kits in collaboration with the brand's newest Global Explorer, Rachelle Hruska-MacPherson, launched at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel in March this year. Lingua Franca, which stands for "Common Language," is the brainchild of American entrepreneur and designer, Rachelle Hruska MacPherson, who created the cult-favorite brand with the goal of connecting individuals to local cultures and trends through her designs, just as The Luxury Collection does through their storied hotels.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts' new E-Butler Service redefines luxury in the region, allowing guests to enjoy signature offerings, such as assistance with packing and unpacking, coffee or tea service in-room and garment pressing, at any hour via email and text message. In October 2019, St. Regis Connoisseur and renowned fashion designer, Jason Wu, will debut a limited-edition pajama collection designed especially for the brand in celebration of the opening of The St. Regis Hong Kong.

Marriott Bonvoy Enhances New Luxury Openings and Experiences Throughout Asia Pacific With Additional Benefits and Exclusive Experiences
Marriott International's recently unveiled travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, further elevates luxury travel in the Asia Pacific region through an expansive list of experiences allowing members to pursue their passions while traveling or during a stay-cation, alongside unmatched benefits and rewards. In Asia Pacific alone, members can dine and earn at over 2,800 participating restaurants and bars and earn points for spa treatments at over 210 participating spas in the region, even without a stay.

Past experiences in Asia Pacific this year ranged from VIP treatment at the Hong Kong Sevens and Art Central Hong Kong, to insider access at Maroon 5 concerts; and experiences like being chauffeured to the F1 China Grand Prix by Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport driver and Grand Prix Melbourne winner, Valtteri Bottas.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including the number of lodging properties the company may add in the future, and similar statements concerning possible future events or expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in market conditions; changes in global and regional economies; supply and demand changes for hotel rooms; competitive conditions in the lodging industry; relationships with clients and property owners; the availability of capital to finance hotel growth and refurbishment; and other risk factors that the company identifies in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K or quarterly report on Form 10-Q; any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply here. We make these statements as of the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.