In recognition of its rapidly expanding presence in the Middle East and its anticipated expansion in Africa, Marriott announced today that it will open a new regional headquarters in Dubai on Jan 1, 2010.
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The office will greatly expand its current area operations in the region and its opening coincides with the 30th anniversary of Marriott’s participation in the region’s hospitality industry.
The new regional office will be responsible for the operations, finance, sales, marketing, human resources for five of Marriott International’s hotel and resort brands in the Middle East and Africa, including its JW Marriott, Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments brands. Today, the company has an area team in Dubai which reports into its London-based regional office.