Travel and hospitality
January 22, 2019
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach opened earlier this year. Image credit: The Ritz-Carlton
By Staff reports
Hospitality group Marriott is planning to expand it global portfolio further after reaching a record 478,000 rooms in the pipeline by the end of 2018.
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