Cebu City Marriott Hotel officially announced the merger of Marriott International with Starwood Hotels & Resorts last Wednesday, September 28, 2016, these two iconic names in the hospitality industry merged officially at the close of the business day last September 23.
Brands as sweet treats during the media huddle
Marriott International's portfolio now includes a series of quintessential luxury and lifestyle names. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection, W, Hotels and EDITION define a new era of luxury travel, with dynamic brands such as Westin, Renaissance and Autograph Collection occupying an evolving lifestyle category. Premium brands like Marriott Hotels and Sheraton anchor the portfolio and provide a broad array of choices around the world for business and leisure travel. Fun, accessible experiences at Moxy Hotels, AC Hotels and Aloft add to the portfolio, ensuring that guests have whatever they want, wherever they are in the world.
According to Cleofe Albiso, Cebu City Marriott Director of Sales and Marketing, now, with more than 5,700 hotels and 1.1 million rooms in over 110 countries across the globe, guests now have access to the best hotels and resorts wherever they travel.
Albiso further adds that because of this acquisition, the playing field of the hospitality industry will surely level up towards the best service and consumer experience.
"Providing such a wide selection reinforces our enduring commitment to offering guests an even greater world to explore with Marriott at their side," said Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International.