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Marriott has reached a landmark milestone in its nearly century-long history with the opening of its 10,000th property worldwide, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India. The achievement comes as the hospitality giant approaches its 100th anniversary and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down.
The milestone property was officially celebrated with associates, company executives, and ownership representatives, including David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, Rajeev Menon, President of Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), and resort owner Nilesh Gadhiya alongside the Gadhiya family.
Located just a short drive from the renowned Ranthambore National Park, the luxury resort offers guests a retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife. The property features 127 guestrooms, suites, and private villas that blend contemporary luxury with the region’s natural beauty. Guests can enjoy a variety of curated experiences on-site, including elevated dining options that showcase modern Indian cuisine, regional specialties, and locally inspired botanical cocktails. The resort is designed to provide travelers with opportunities to reconnect with nature while experiencing the signature hospitality associated with the JW Marriott brand.
The opening also marks another significant achievement for the JW Marriott portfolio, which now exceeds 130 properties worldwide. The brand continues to play a key role within Marriott’s luxury segment (made up of seven luxury brands and nearly 700 properties across 74 countries and territories). Together, these hotels offer travelers access to some of the world’s most sought-after destinations and transformative guest experiences.
Marriott International President and CEO, Anthony Capuano, said:
Marriott was founded 99 years ago as a nine‑seat root beer stand, and as of today, has grown into a global portfolio of 10,000 properties spanning 146 countries and territories. I’m immensely proud of this tremendous milestone, made possible by our global teams and the owners who continue to place their trust in Marriott brands. Marking this accomplishment with a property carrying the JW Marriott brand is especially meaningful given its naming after our co-founder, J. Willard Marriott. He and Alice S. Marriott built an incredible legacy of opportunity, service, and innovation that we’re privileged to carry forward.”
Anthony’s Take: The opening of the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa not only symbolizes Marriott’s continued, remarkable growth over nearly a century but also highlights the company’s continued focus on expanding its portfolio across diverse travel segments and destinations worldwide. It’s amazing how there is a Marriott-affiliated property just about everywhere.
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