Marriott Celebrates
Marriott International Celebrates Outstanding Development Year With 6.8% Net Rooms Growth and Record Number of Gross Openings in 2024
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Marriott International Celebrates Outstanding Development Year With 6.8% Net Rooms Growth and Record Number of Gross Openings in 2024
Paul Lo
Paul Lo is an independent travel journalist and editor focused on global hotel openings, airline lounges, and hospitality industry developments. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Shanghai, he previously worked at South China Morning Post, Apple Daily, Shanghai Daily, and Global Times, covering news and developments across Asia.
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