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Strengthening luxury portfolio in Greater China, including Ningbo Ritz-Carlton, W Chongqing, and The Dali Edition
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Marriott International Luxury Group will significantly strengthen its position in the Greater China region by opening new luxury hotels in major Chinese cities next year. In Ningbo, the Ritz-Carlton Ningbo will be built in a 409m tower, the highest in Zhejiang Province. In Chongqing, W Chongqing, with its dynamic design, opens as a new landmark.
Marriott International Luxury Group will significantly strengthen its position in the Greater China region by opening new luxury hotels in major Chinese cities next year.
To announce this, the group held a media day event at a cultural space in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 5th.
In the coastal city of Ningbo, the 'Ritz-Carlton Ningbo' will be built in a 409m tower, the highest in Zhejiang Province.
In addition, 'W Chongqing', with its dynamic design, will open as a new landmark in Chongqing City, planning to provide travelers with an in-depth local cultural experience.
In addition, the luxury boutique hotel 'The Dali Edition', which recently opened in Dali, Yunnan Province, is attracting attention, contributing to the expansion of Marriott's luxury portfolio in Greater China.
“There is an opportunity in Greater China to introduce luxury brands to new destinations,” said Bart Beuring, managing director of Marriott International’s Greater China Luxury Division. “We are working closely with hotel owners to expand the options for travelers by highlighting the individuality of each brand and introducing hotels that reflect the characteristics of the region.”
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