Created the largest hotel company in the world

Company MARRIOTT international (Nasdaq:Mar) has completed the transaction on merge of Bratislava, which formed the largest and the world's best hotel company. At the moment, MARRIOTT has the most complete portfolio of brands, including brands exclusive leading hotels of the networks, the company is present in the greatest number of countries, leading in the number of luxury and comfortable hotels, as well as for conference and resort hotels. Today the company MARRIOTT combines the statuses in the loyalty programs of Marriott rewards including Ritz-Carlton rewards, and starwood (LNG). Those who link their personal accounts, will be able to transfer between programs points, as well as to pay for their accommodation and participation in unique events. (An expanded portfolio of Marriott International for the top 30 hotel brands sets a new world standard for first-class experiences and expanded loyalty benefits). 

"Throughout our nearly 90 years of activity we were looking for new ways of service. Connecting strong brands, excellent hotels and the talented employees of the company Starwood, we have significantly expanded its ability to provide its customers with the best conditions. As the largest hotel company in the world, we are also happy to take on a huge responsibility for effective international leadership, providing new opportunities for our employees and the development of the economic potential of those regions that we consider home," said George. U. MARRIOTT, Jr., CEO and Chairman of MARRIOTT international.

"We believe that the company now MARRIOTT has the best in the world portfolio of hotel brands, the most extensive geography of global presence and the most developed loyalty programs, providing its guests bushpresidency choices. The unification of the brands of starwood with our own gives us more opportunities to provide loyal guests hotels need brands in the right places and attract new customers, " said Arne Sorenson, President and chief Executive officer of MARRIOTT international. – We can now provide an even wider choice to our guests even more opportunities to our partners even better and the hotel owners, franchisees and shareholders."

The new company will manage directly and with the participation of franchisees in more than 5700 hotels and 1.1 million offer, presented to 30 leading brands in the medium to higher price categories in more than 110 countries. Upon completion of the takeover, the number of MARRIOTT hotels in Asia and the middle East and Africa increased more than two times.

Best-in-class loyalty program

The MARRIOTT rewards programme, the Ritz-Carlton rewards, and SPG are the best premium loyalty programs in the hospitality industry. Once you link your personal accounts, members of loyalty programs will be able to get more privileges and access to such new destinations as Aruba, the valley of the Serchio in Tuscany and the Kruger national Park (South Africa) for the SPG and the Maldives, Bora Bora and Santorini (Greece) for members of the MARRIOTT Rewards and the Ritz-Carlton Rewards.