The North and West Africa regions play a pivotal role in Marriott International's overall growth strategy for the continent, said a top official. The St. Regis Marrakech ResortMarriott International’s luxury brand portfolio in Morocco is slated to further expand with the signing of thsi new property. Presently home to nine Marriott International brands, the company expects to introduce six new brands in North Africa – including St. Regis, W Hotels, Autograph Collection, Residence Inn by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments. Other planned openings include the launch of the St. Regis brand in Egypt with The St. Regis Cairo, the Four Points by Sheraton Setif in Algeria and the Marrakech Marriott Hotel in Morocco. Currently operating 12 properties across Nigeria, Ghana, Mali and Guinea, Marriott International plans to enter Benin and Ivory Coast as a part of its development pipeline.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 09, 2019 06:00 UTC