Marriott Opens JW in Tripoli

Marriott has opened its first hotel in Libya, the JW Marriott Hotel Tripoli.

Perched on the shores of the Mediterranean, the 5-star hotel features 370 guest rooms and suites.

All rooms and suites are equipped with JW Revive bedding, cable TV, high speed internet, mini bar, safe and bathroom with luxurious soaking tub and separate shower.

World's Largest JW Marriott Opens in Indianapolis

Marriott has opened the world's largest JW Marriott hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

The JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown opened its doors on Friday, completing the Marriott Place development project occupying seven acres along the west side of downtown Indianapolis.

In addition to the new JW Marriott Indianapolis, the $450 million complex includes the Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, with a total 2,248 rooms. All are connected to the newly renovated and expanded Indiana Convention Center.

Marriott launches FFP Promotion with LAN Airlines

Marriott International and LAN Airlines are teaming up to offer LANPASS members a 20% discount at Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in Latin America and Miami.

LANPASS is the frequent flyer program of LAN Airlines. The 20% off rate is exclusive to Elite LANPASS members and guests interested in extending their stay over Friday and Saturday at participating JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in the region. In addition, Elite LANPASS members will also receive the discount at Marriott’s select spa facilities throughout the region.

Marriott Signs Three Hotels in Europe

Marriott has signed franchise agreements that will add three more hotels to its lodging portfolio in Europe. The hotels are the:

• 87-room Renaissance Lucerne Hotel, Switzerland (2011)
• 139-room Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel, France (2012)
• 113-room Renaissance Paris Saint-Cloud Hotel, France (2013)