Marriott will add 19 new properties in MENA region in 2019

Marriott International is on track to open 100 new properties and nearly 26,000 rooms in the Middle East and Africa by the end of 2023, representing an investment of $8 billion in the region.

By the end of this year the company says it will open 19 new properties, bringing its Middle East and Africa portfolio to nearly 270 properties and more than 60,000 rooms.

“Our growth across the Middle East and Africa is fueled by a strong demand for our diverse range of well-established brands, each offering different attributes that cater to this region’s ever changing and evolving marketplace,” says Jerome Briet, Marriott’s chief development officer for Middle East and Africa.

“This region continues to present us with opportunities to further grow and enhance our portfolio across new and established markets.  While the majority of our growth will be through new-builds, we are seeing an increasing number of conversion opportunities, especially in the luxury space."

Properties opening this year will include seven luxury hotels, four premium brands and seven select-serve brands.