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Marriott International has opened its 10,000th property globally with the launch of the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort and Spa in India.
The opening comes as the company approaches its 100th anniversary. Located near Ranthambore National Park, the new resort contains 127 accommodations, including private villas, guestrooms, and suites.
The launch expands the JW Marriott brand to more than 130 properties globally. Marriott International now operates nearly 700 luxury properties across 74 countries and territories.
The company has expanded its broader portfolio this year with several other international openings. These include the St Regis Budapest in Hungary, which opened in April inside the Klotild Palace.
In Mexico, the company opened the Westin Playa Vallarta, which is the first all-inclusive Westin property in the country. It also launched Artik Suzhou, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, in China, and a StudioRes property near Greensboro Airport in May.
Company leaders, associates, and resort owner Nilesh Gadhiya attended the opening ceremony in India. Attendees included board chairman David Marriott and Asia Pacific excluding China president Rajeev Menon.
Anthony Capuano, president and chief executive of Marriott International, said: “Marriott was founded 99 years ago as a nine‑seat root beer stand, and as of today, has grown into a global portfolio of 10,000 properties spanning 146 countries and territories. I’m immensely proud of this tremendous milestone, made possible by our global teams and the owners who continue to place their trust in Marriott brands.
“Marking this accomplishment with a property carrying the JW Marriott brand is especially meaningful given its naming after our co-founder, J. Willard Marriott. He and Alice S. Marriott built an incredible legacy of opportunity, service, and innovation that we’re privileged to carry forward.”
