MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL POISED TO EXPAND ASIA PACIFIC LUXURY HOTEL PORTFOLIO WITH 14 EXPECTED ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES BY END OF 2023 Thoughtful Growth in Popular and Emerging Travel Destinations Aims to Meet Global Demand for Luxury Travel Experiences HONG KONG , Sept. 20, 2022 |PRNewswire| -- Marriott International, Inc. today announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of Marriott International''s luxury hotel portfolio in the region, where it currently operates 156 luxury properties. Rendering of JW Marriott Jeju Resort Spa; W Sydney and Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Jiuzhaigou Across 13 countries and regions in Asia Pacific , Marriott International''s portfolio of dynamic luxury brands continues to create bespoke experiences for today''s luxury traveler in ever popular cities including Tokyo and Melbourne , and is ready to bring these experiences to emerging destinations such as Jeju and Jiuzhaigou. With a collection of iconic brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott and Bulgari, the company is set to meet the increasing demand for exceptional luxury travel experiences for their guests from all around the world. "Today''s luxury traveler is looking for authentic experiences that are personalized, thoughtful and uniquely meaningful," said Bart Buiring, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Asia Pacific, Marriott International . "Our current portfolio of highly distinctive brands is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of travelers, and these expected additions reflect our optimism for the future of luxury travel." The Ritz-Carlton Brings Curated Luxury to New Destinations In 2021, The Ritz-Carlton arrived in the Maldives and the inimitable style and luxury of the brand is set to expand further in Japan with the expected opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka in 2023.