Marriott International, Inc. signed a landmark agreement with CG Hospitality Global to open three new hotels in South Asia, introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury and premium hotel brands to key urban, economic and leisure destinations across Nepal and India. Anticipated to open in 2031 and adding nearly 450 keys to the company’s portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu, The Westin...

Marriott International, Inc. announced landmark dual milestones for The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India - 75 hotels have now been signed under the brand’s founding collaboration with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL), while 50 of those properties are already open and welcoming guests - bringing over 3,556 rooms into Marriott’s portfolio in India. Accomplished in...

Noor Mahal Delhi NCR – Autograph Collection Hotel announced the appointment of Teena Nichani as its Director of Operations. This strategic leadership addition comes as the hotel strengthens its position as a flagship property under Marriott International’s prestigious Autograph Collection portfolio. A seasoned hospitality professional with over 26 years of experience, Nichani brings...

Courtyard by Marriott announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati. This will be the first Courtyard by Marriott in Andhra Pradesh. Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President – South Asia, Marriott International commented, said “Tirupati is one of the country’s most prominent spiritual destinations, drawing significant year-round footfall, and establishing a presence here is a...

SAMHI Hotels Limited announced that its board has approved the acquisition of majority stake of 70% in RARE India (“RARE”), platform of heritage hotels, retreats and experiential stays. SAMHI expects to enter into definitive agreements by May 2026, marking SAMHI’s entry into the experiential leisure segment through an asset-light platform investment...

The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa, with 135 keys, stands as a reflection of Marriott’s deepening connection with the market, set across nine acres at the foothills of the Aravali range.

Featuring 142 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites and world-class dining experiences, including a signature rooftop bar, along with a spa, pool and meeting and event facilities

InnKey’s next-generation, end-to-end cloud platform will elevate guest experiences, streamline operations, and accelerate profitability across Marriott International’s new brand portfolio.

The milestone reinforces Marriott’s thoughtful growth strategy across the region as it expands beyond gateway cities into emerging destinations

Alex is a highly accomplished hospitality professional who has until recently been the Regional Vice President for South Asia for Marriott International, running over 170 hotels across the region. She was recently conferred with the Bharat Gaurav award, a prestigious honour, recognising her several achievements in the industry.