MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL ACCELERATES GROWTH IN ROMANIA WITH FIVE ANTICIPATED ADDITIONS BY THE END OF 2028
Company’s growth plans include the addition of over 550 rooms in the country and the anticipated debut of two brands
Marriott International, Inc. announced it plans to grow its portfolio in Romania with the expected addition of five properties and over 550 rooms by the end of 2028. The company’s growth plans are also anticipated to introduce the Residence Inn by Marriott and Four Points by Sheraton brands to the country, while expanding its footprint into five destinations across the country. Marriott’s expansion plans support the company’s long-term strategy to grow its presence across key business and leisure destinations in Eastern Europe.
Ivan Kiseev, Senior Director, International Hotel Development, CEE & CIS, Marriott International, commented, “Romania’s decentralised economic growth, strong regional hubs and increasing domestic and international travel, has positioned the country as one of the most dynamic hospitality markets in Central and Eastern Europe. With its current operations and strong development pipeline, Marriott remains committed to diversifying its brand portfolio across urban and leisure destinations in the market to offer business, leisure and extended stay travellers a wide spectrum of experiences.”
The company’s growth highlights in Romania by the end of 2028 include:
- Expected opening of Residence Inn by Marriott in Bucharest’s Cosmopolis area, marking the introduction of the extended stay brand in the country.
- Anticipated entry of Four Points by Sheraton with an opening in Cluj-Napoca, a city renowned for its historical and archaeological heritage.
- Planned continued expansion of Courtyard by Marriott in the country with slated openings in Timișoara, Sibiu and Călimănești-Căciulata.
Marriott’s operations in Romania currently include six properties and over 1,380 rooms across Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. The country is home to five brands in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, each serving differentiated experiences across traveller segments and travel purposes. The brands currently present in the country include JW Marriott, Sheraton, Autograph Collection, Moxy Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott.
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About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 9,500 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 144 countries and territories. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.
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Bucharest, Romania, 14 May 2025
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