Marriott International

Beijing – – October 13, 2026 -- Beijing Marriott Marquis Hotel has completed hosting the China Open delegation less than a month after opening on September 15, 2026, using its 666 guest rooms and suites to accommodate players, coaches, officials and event staff.

Hotel received tournament groups from late September

The property began welcoming delegation members in late September. It describes the assignment as one of the larger international sports delegations it has hosted since opening, and as a test of its group-reception capabilities. Tournament organizers recognized its operational organization and service execution during the opening phase, according to the hotel.

Dedicated team built group workflows around match schedules

The hotel set up a tournament service team in advance and introduced several group-specific measures:

Columbus – October 12, 2026 -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has elected Marriott International Chairman David Marriott and Equinix Executive Chairman Charles Meyers to its Board of Directors, effective July 20, bringing the board to 12 directors, 11 of them independent.

AEP adds data center and hospitality operating experience as it invests to meet unprecedented energy demand

AEP said the two appointees will provide insight as it invests to meet unprecedented energy demand while maintaining its focus on reliability and affordability. Chairman, President and CEO Bill Fehrman said their experience aligns directly with AEP's strategy to meet growing demand, deliver reliable, affordable power and create long-term value for shareholders.

Orlando, Fla. – September 17, 2026 -- The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has confirmed new sessions for INSPIRE 2026, its flagship luxury hospitality conference set for December 15-17 at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa in Orlando.

Executives from Nobu, Microsoft and Honeywell will address AI's actual return on investment

Rodney Linville, Global Head of Information Technology at Nobu Hospitality, will join Shane O'Flaherty, Global Director of Travel, Transportation and Hospitality at Microsoft, and Neha Jaitpal, Global General Manager of Honeywell's Hospitality Vertical, for a session titled "AI at Scale: Building the Business Case for Hospitality." The panel, moderated by ILHA President Barak Hirschowitz, will examine where AI deployments are delivering measurable returns versus where adoption has stalled, and what operators need to move projects from pilot programs to full-scale rollout across teams.

New York – September 15, 2026 -- Spotnana has activated a direct integration with Marriott International's central reservation system, giving corporate travel buyers real-time pricing and inventory access across 10,000 Marriott properties worldwide.

Spotnana becomes first corporate booking platform to offer verified Marriott Bonvoy loyalty linking

Travelers can now securely connect their Marriott Bonvoy account to their Spotnana profile through Authenticated Account Linking. The feature recognizes Bonvoy status and credit card holder tiers and displays current points balances directly within the corporate booking platform.

Los Angeles – September 08, 2026 -- Hozpitality Group will convene senior women executives from Marriott International, Delta Air Lines, FIFA World Cup 2026 Los Angeles and The Music Center at an exclusive leadership forum on October 7, 2026, at Cameo Beverly Hills.

Forum caps attendance at 50 to 80 senior industry leaders

The Hozpitality Women Leadership Forum 2026 runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM under the theme "Breaking Barriers & Building Success: How Women Leaders Are Shaping the Future of Hospitality & Tourism." Organizers expect a curated audience of approximately 50 to 80 senior professionals and invited media, drawn from hospitality, aviation, sports, entertainment and the arts.