After the unexpected death of Arne Sorenson last week, Marriott has chosen who will succeed him.

The property ended up taking on a more luxurious feel than initially anticipated – think ultra-cool art, avant-garde lighting and Karl Lagerfeld amenities.

This new brand claims to have done a Benji Marshall and side-stepped all of the hotel categories currently on the market.

In very sad news, Marriott International has announced the passing of its president and CEO at 62 years of age.

Travel Weekly’s editor is a big fan of scarves, so he is giving Club Med two thumbs up for its latest hire.

The vibe at TFE’s new Melbourne hotel has just gone up a notch with not one, but two hires.

The hospitality giant has been given the Queer Eye treatment. However, that’s not to say staff have all been forced to moisturise and wear tailored uniforms.

In the meantime, Sorenson has tapped two veteran Marriott execs to oversee the company’s day-to-day operations. Here’s hoping he makes a speedy recovery.

The hospitality group has once again reaffirmed its focus on the lifestyle sector. However, that’s not to suggest Sébastien Bazin is now getting around Accor’s headquarters in yoga pants.

Did you think Sheraton hotels had become a bit dowdy? Well, it appears the big cheeses over at Marriott thought so too.

And before you go speculating, we can confirm the travel publication that has a new owner is not yours truly.

There’s been a change at the top of Hilton Sydney … as in a new boss, not the addition of a rooftop rollercoaster or anything.