Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Marriott Slated To Introduce Dozens of Luxury Hotels Globally in 2023

Travel in 2023 is expected to be busier than in 2022, Mariott International has unveiled they have plans to expand more globally with over 35 new luxury properties worldwide next year.

New Ritz Carlton properties include the Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, in Australia next year and the Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, in the business district of this southwestern Japanese city.

The Ritz-Carlton Reserve sector of Marriott’s portfolio will be growing significantly as well in 2023 with new properties in Asia and the Middle East. The Reserve properties are usually resort-like and extra lavish travel properties tucked away in certain luxurious destinations

New Reserve hotels include Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve close to the historic Chinese valley of Jiuzhaigou and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve located off the West Coast of Saudi Arabia and part of the country’s Red Sea project.    

Our collective mindset has changed from viewing travel as a luxury commodity to an activity vital to overall well-being,” said Tina Edmundson, Global Brand and Marketing Officer, Marriott International in the press release. “More than ever before, our guests are prioritizing more meaningful travel and time spent with loved ones, looking for experiences that reflect their personal values and enhance their overall quality of life.”

In the coming year, W Hotels anticipates debuting in Prague, Budapest, Edinburgh, Sydney, Macau, and Milan. The iconic St. Regis will unveil its’ Kanai Resort, in a 620-acre nature reserve along Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. St. Regis also anticipates expanding its footprint in North America with St. Regis Chicago. In 2023, https://www.editionhotels.com/EDITION hotels will have new openings and celebrate their first properties in Italy, Mexico, and Southeast Asia.

“As we grow our portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts in some of the most iconic and compelling destinations globally, our expanding footprint allows us to offer the transformative experiences that lead to a renewed sense of purpose and enhanced mental and physical well-being for the modern luxury traveler,” Chris Gabaldon, Senior Vice President, Luxury Brands of Marriott International in the company’s release.

Martiott’s luxury brands include Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.

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