Just like the waistline of Travel Weekly’s editor, Marriott’s all-inclusive portfolio of hotels and resorts is expanding.

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

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

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.

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

Have you been waiting with bated breath for Marriott to reveal the opening date for its new Melbourne property? Well, you can now rid yourself of all that anxiety.

It’s rumoured Marriott’s regional boss loves the new resort so much that he now lives in one of its private poolside cabanas.

Just to clarify, Marriott is expanding its portfolio of Courtyard-branded hotels – not Marriott-branded courtyards, as first reported by Travel Weekly.

It’s been a difficult year so far for hotel companies, to say the least, but the key players are all witnessing green shoots in their recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.

The end of the Starwood saga has arrived, with Marriott served a $33.7 million fine over a data breach that may have affected as many as 339 million guests.

Fridays are a time to feel good. So, take this week’s Hotel Wrap as your ticket to guaranteed good vibes.

Keen to knock some sense into those pesky clients who think hotels are on the way out? Slap them across the head with this whopper of a Hotel Wrap.