Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region

Underscoring the company’s global leadership in branded residences and luxury development, Marriott International announces a strong residential pipeline in the EMEA region.

Today at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”) region, with 70 projects in the portfolio, including 43 projects in its signed pipeline and 27 open properties.

In the past two years, the global hospitality leader has signed 26 agreements to bring branded residences to iconic destinations in the region, more than double the amount from the preceding two years. With locations ranging from luxurious resort addresses, such as The St. Regis Residences, Casares – Costa del Sol, a highly anticipated project announced last month, to premier urban destinations like the W Residences at Dubai Harbour, there is something for every type of home buyer in the company’s pipeline.

As Marriott continues to meet the increasing global demand for branded residences and world-class luxury experiences, the EMEA region, home to some of the world’s most coveted and iconic destinations, has been a key driver of our accelerated growth. Through providing extraordinary benefits for both developers and Residence Owners, we continue to strengthen our industry-leading position in the segment, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work the company is doing to bring such extraordinary residential projects to life. Dana Jacobsohn, Chief Development Officer, Global Mixed-Use Development

With 16 luxury and premium brand offerings, 13 of which have an open or signed residential property in the EMEA region, Marriott Branded Residences offer development licensees the opportunity to leverage strong brand recognition and lead generation platforms, which have the potential to result in higher sales velocity and increased sales value for developers. Along with the world-renowned service that guests expect from Marriott brands, Residence Owners also have the opportunity to receive enhanced benefits from the recently announced owner recognition platform, ONVIA, which provides exclusive offerings within the Marriott Bonvoy® portfolio.

Marriott is proud to work with some of the industry’s top developers across EMEA, who are an essential part of our company’s continued success. Through the combination of best-in-class developers, renowned design experts, iconic destinations, and people-first service, Marriott’s industry-leading value proposition is well-positioned to continue bringing premier and luxury lifestyle offerings to Residence Owners. Jaidev Menezes, Regional Vice President, Mixed-Use Development, EMEA

From breathtaking Mediterranean Sea views to luxury urban residences, recent projects for which the company has signed agreements and/or launched include:

  • Announced this fall, The St. Regis Residences, Casares, Costa del Sol, is a standalone residential property poised to redefine luxury living in Spain as Marriott’s first branded residence in the country.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside, which just began construction, will offer 200 residences across 7 seven buildings and 12 mansions, each featuring exclusive yacht berthing for residents.
  • Highgate, in collaboration with Marriott, announced plans to rebrand several of its properties in the Algarve, Portugal to co-located hotel and residences expected to open in mid-2025: The Residences at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve and Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Diriyah, which recently launched sales, feature designs inspired by the rich Najdi heritage, with exquisitely designed villas, apartments and duplexes that capture the essence of elegance and tradition. This launch follows the successful sell-out of the initial standalone 106 villas also located at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Diriyah in the North District of the Kingdom, which sold out within a year of launch.
  • The St. Regis Residences, Financial Center Road, Dubai, which sold 70% of its units in the first hour of sales launch, and the W Residences Manchester, whose developer recently announced that it sold 98% of units in under six months, both of which demonstrate the potential sales velocity that developers may experience when working with Marriott brands.

By the end of 2024, Marriott expects to celebrate the opening of highly anticipated projects across the region, including:

  • Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence, which marks the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the EMEA region, will offer Residence Owners a rare and immersive escape to discover Saudi Arabian culture and the untapped wonders of the Red Sea.
  • Located in the heart of Al Mouj, one of Oman’s most exclusive neighborhoods, The Residences at the St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort offer an exquisite gateway to the captivating cultural wonders of Oman.
  • As the first St. Regis Residences in Southeast Europe, The Residences at the St. Regis Belgrade will offer a bespoke residential experience with incredible views of the Belgrade skyline.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Baku, with a design drawing inspiration from the diverse influences of the city’s history, culture, language, and religion, will offer residents distinct service and luxury living in a vibrant district in Baku, Azerbaijan.

For more information on Marriott Branded Residences, visit https://marriottresidences.com/.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 9,100 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 142 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

About Marriott Bonvoy 

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning travel platform, connects travelers to the people, places, and passions they love through an extraordinary collection of hotels and experiences worldwide. The platform features over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations, including the largest collection of luxury offerings, distinctive boutique properties, premium home rentals, and more, providing renowned hospitality across the globe. With unrivaled access to the best in entertainment, culinary, sports, outdoor adventure, arts, culture, and more, Marriott Bonvoy offers transformative travel experiences that leave a lasting impression. 

Marriott Bonvoy membership is free and unlocks unique benefits including the ability to earn points through travel and everyday activities, like purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for free stays, experiences and more. Visit marriottbonvoy.com for more information and download the Marriott Bonvoy app here. Travelers can connect with Marriott Bonvoy on InstagramTikTokYouTube, and Facebook

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