Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Marriott International signs landmark agreement with FICO Corporation for seven hotels in Thailand
Marriott International signed a landmark agreement with FICO Corporation covering seven hotels in Thailand.
2022
Marriott Bonvoy launches global promotion
Marriott Bonvoy launched a global promotion offering members bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit for each paid night during the promotion period. Members could register through April 20, 2022, for eligible stays from February 8 through May 4, 2022.
2021
Marriott announces Thailand travel fair with cardholder offers
Marriott announced the Marriott Thailand Travel Show, planned for 8–14 November 2021 in Bangkok, with offers for Krungsri and KTC cardholders, including cashback and spending rewards.
2021
Marriott and Rakuten Group announce Japan collaboration
Marriott and Rakuten Group confirmed a strategic collaboration intended to connect eligible members of Marriott Bonvoy and Rakuten’s loyalty program and offer travel benefits in Japan.
2021
20 Blue Diamond Resorts properties integrate into Marriott Autograph Collection
Sunwing Travel Group announced that 20 Blue Diamond Resorts properties had been fully integrated into Marriott International's Autograph Collection, effective October 5, 2021. The properties also joined Marriott Bonvoy and remain independently owned and operated by Blue Diamond Resorts.
2021
Summit Hotel Properties receives Marriott renovation award
Summit Hotel Properties announced that it was recognized as the Renovation Excellence CONNECT 2020 award winner from Marriott International for its renovation of the Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor.
2021
Guest attacked by crocodile at Marriott resort in Mexico
A teenager was attacked and dragged underwater by a crocodile while vacationing at a Marriott resort in Mexico. Guests said the resort could have done more to warn visitors; Marriott said warning signs, night patrols and red flags were in place.
2021
Marriott Bonvoy member holiday discount in Thailand
Marriott offered Bonvoy members in Thailand up to 20% off qualifying holiday stays booked before 30 September 2021 for stays before 31 December 2021.
2021
Guest sues over alleged discrimination at Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley
Dramaine Vinegar filed a lawsuit alleging that a manager at the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley discriminated against him during a 2020 stay. The suit names Marriott International, the manager, the hotel's franchisee, and its management company.
2021
Thomas Cook India and Marriott launch physical MICE event
Thomas Cook (India) launched a corporate outreach event described as India’s first physical MICE event since lockdown, in partnership with Marriott International. More than 80 Indian corporates participated.
2021
Marriott appoints Tony Capuano as CEO and Stephanie Linnartz as president
Marriott appointed Anthony “Tony” Capuano as chief executive officer and Stephanie Linnartz as president, effective immediately.
2021
Marriott unveils six Sheratons with the brand’s new look
Marriott unveiled six Sheraton hotels featuring the brand’s new look: two in the U.S., two in China, one in Dubai and one in Israel. The branding emphasizes productivity in guest rooms and lounges, with a town-square feel in the lobby.
2021
Court dismisses Marriott data breach lawsuit
A U.S. district court dismissed a proposed class action against Marriott alleging violations including of the CCPA, finding that the plaintiff lacked standing. The court found the alleged information did not meet the sensitivity requirement for injury in fact; this was a standing ruling, not a determination that no data breach occurred.
2020
Marriott launches “Your Smile Travels A Thousand Miles” campaign
Marriott International Asia Pacific launched the “Your Smile Travels A Thousand Miles” campaign, celebrating associates’ and guests’ resilience and promoting positivity and solidarity. The campaign also unveiled artwork created by Ripple Root.
2020
Waldhaus Flims announces Marriott partnership
Waldhaus Flims announced a partnership with Marriott International to bring its Grand Hotel and Villa Silvana into Autograph Collection's hotel portfolio.
2020
Marriott announces discounted award-night promotion
Marriott announced a promotion pricing award nights at off-peak rates, with bookings available through Dec. 14 and stays through Feb. 28, 2021.
2020
UK ICO reduces Marriott data breach fine
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office reduced the penalty for Marriott’s data breach to £14.4 million, from the £99 million it had initially said it would levy in 2019. The ICO said its investigation found Marriott had failed to put appropriate measures in place to protect people’s data.
2020
UK ICO fines Marriott over customer data breach
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office fined Marriott International £18.4 million over a 2014 customer data breach. The ICO said its investigation found Marriott had failed to put appropriate technical or organisational measures in place to protect personal data.
2020
Marriott International launches Hello Zhuhai-Macau offer
Marriott International launched the “Hello Zhuhai-Macau” offer, involving six brands and seven hotels across Zhuhai and Macau and offering travel experiences to Chinese guests.
2020
Marriott launches #VacayWithAStaycay campaign in Singapore
Marriott International launched its #VacayWithAStaycay campaign in Singapore to encourage domestic vacations during the week. It offered three themed staycation packages at four Singapore hotels; Marriott Bonvoy members could receive up to 20 per cent off rooms and suites. The campaign ran from September 1 through October 30, 2020.