Six Marriott International Properties in India Transition from Franchise to Managed Operations

This strategic transition further enriches the company’s already robust partnership with SAMHI Hotels Ltd, a premier hotel ownership and asset management company

Bengaluru, 3^rd Sept 2024: Marriott International Inc. announced that six properties owned by SAMHI Hotels Ltd will convert from franchise to managed entities, Pranay Verdia, Area General Manager, Marriott International commented - “This strategic transition marks a pivotal step in our commitment to elevating guest experiences. Over the years we have laid a strong foundation of success with SAMHI Hotels and are now poised to build upon that legacy.

“We have a long-standing relationship with Marriott and integrating these hotels further strengthens that. We are very excited about the prospects of these hotels as they reposition, taking advantage of Marriott’s strong management capabilities,”

Ashish Jakhanwala, CEO of SAMHI Hotels. 

The Fairfield by Marriott brand is known for its comfortable, value-driven accommodation options, providing seamless workspaces and restful stays tailored for the ever-evolving global traveller. Complementing this, Four Points by Sheraton delivers functional guest rooms that strike a perfect balance between work and relaxation, enriched by its signature ‘Style via Comfort’ feature.

Guests at these six hotels will enjoy enhanced benefits and offerings under Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, that gives members access to transformative, eye-opening experiences around the corner and across the globe. Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary hotel brands offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world. Additionally, the properties will undergo upgrades to align with Marriott International’s high standards for quality and service, ensuring a consistent and memorable stay for all guests.

This transition reinforces Marriott 's dedication to providing exceptional experiences at every stay, while guests can expect the highest levels of comfort, service, and innovation at these newly managed hotels.

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Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of approximately 9,000 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 141 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy^®, its highly awarded travel program.  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.