JW Marriott to open new hotels in India & Greater China

Marriott International’s world-class luxury hotel brand, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, plans to open three properties in Greater China and one hotel in India by summer 2015 bringing the brand’s Asia-Pacific portfolio to 28 hotels and resorts with 11 in China and seven in India. By 2020, the global brand portfolio is expected to encompass 105 properties worldwide, 45 of which will be located in the Asia-Pacific region.

The four latest additions will include:  JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing, China, JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an, China, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, China and JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar, India. 

“The addition of these four hotels only continues to strengthen JW Marriott’s already strong presence in Asia. We are embarking on an exciting time for the brand and region, and have plans to expand into new markets including Chengdu, Xian, Guangzhou and Dalian in China, Kolkata in India, Jakarta in Indonesia and Phuket in Thailand,” said Simon Cooper, President and MD, Marriott International Asia Pacific.

Mitzi Gaskins, VP and Global Brand Manager, JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts said: “Asia is one of the fastest growing and most important regions for JW Marriott.  Since opening the JW Marriott Hong Kong in 1989, we have been committed to build striking hotels that promise beautiful design and a memorable guest experience. Currently 60 percent of our portfolio is located outside the U.S. and we are proud to say that by 2020, 45 of our anticipated 105 properties will be in Asia.”