Together with the Marriott International, 2013 first quarter results, which reported a 31 per cent increase in comparison to first quarter 2012, the corporate has announced an 11.2 per cent increase in RevPAR figures around the Middle East and Africa for first quarter when compared with an analogous period in 2012.
Driven predominantly by a 4.1 per cent growth in first quarter occupancy for the region, the company’s quarterly results clearly demonstrate global traveller’s like to stay at Marriott International properties, comprising the various world’s strongest and most precious brands.
Marriott International has played an important role in fuelling regional travel – the selection of visitors expected to rise from over 70 million in 2011 to 195 million by 2030.
New figures that highlight Marriott International’s remarkable regional development with plans to double its footprint inside the Middle East and Africa by 2017, which currently has 45 announced hotels with 10,875 rooms as a result of join regional portfolio by 2018
Commenting at the company’s positive first quarter results, Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director of Marriott International, Middle East & Africa, said: “These remarkable results clearly re-emphasise Marriott International’s commitment to the center East and Africa region, continuing to contribute to the continued growth of the region’s hospitality industry.
“Our system continues to enhance, and with our discuss the company’s flagship brand, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, in addition to the extended stay sector and mobile technology, there’s a lot more to return in 2013.
“Marriott International shall be perfectly placed to house the increasing variety of visitors to the region.”
Marriott International’s portfolio inside the Middle East and Africa currently comprises 43 properties in 12 countries, offering 12,919 rooms across seven lodging brands.
It is determined to expand by 45properties and 10,875 rooms by 2018.
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