Marriott Connects to Build a New Business Travel Ecosystem
ShanghaiApril 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Marriott International’s Greater China Roadshow officially launched, held successively in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. With the theme “Agility Drives Connection, Marriott Connects,” the roadshow focused on topics such as business travel ecosystem linkage, sustainable meeting innovation, deepening member value, and digital transformation, empowering business travel service capabilities. During the roadshow, Marriott collaborated with over 400 hotels across Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, Europe, and other regions, attracting more than 1,500 partners and clients from various industries to explore new opportunities for efficient, flexible, and collaborative sustainable business travel.
2026 Marriott International Greater China Hotel Roadshow Concludes Successfully
Ms. Yang Yang, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Greater China, Marriott International, stated: “‘Agility Drives Connection, Marriott Connects’ is not only the theme of this roadshow but also the strategic direction for Marriott to move forward together with our clients and partners. We are continuously empowering the development of the business travel market by deepening digital collaboration, enhancing the membership ecosystem, and advancing sustainable meeting solutions. In the future, Marriott will continue to create greater value for business travel clients through innovative products and green practices.”
During the roadshow, Marriott International invited industry representatives such as Trip.com Business Travel and BCD Travel to share the latest trends and insights in the business travel market. Trip.com Business Travel, using its system direct connection partnership with Marriott as an example, demonstrated how digital solutions—such as “corporate payment for business travel, membership points, and benefits”—significantly improve business travel efficiency. BCD Travel, from an industry trend perspective, pointed out that direct booking channels, member loyalty programs, and sustainable development will remain core themes in the future market. Attendees also noted that the current market demands increased diversity and customized services, and hotels can leverage AI to optimize service processes and integrate surrounding resources to flexibly respond to changing client needs. Marriott Bonvoy Events also launched limited-time meeting benefits: from now until January 31, 2027, bookings for meetings, group events, and dining activities in Greater China will earn double points on any spending; spending a specified amount also qualifies for complimentary room upgrades, additional points, buy-one-get-one drinks, and other hotel upgrade perks, offering exclusive benefits for event planners.
Marriott Bonvoy Travel Program Expands Business Travel Member Value
Marriott Bonvoy continues to create diverse points earning and redemption scenarios for over 271 million members worldwide, including business travelers, driving member value realization. In addition to the limited-time Events meeting benefits, Marriott Bonvoy collaborates with China CITIC Bank, Cathay Pacific, and Longtu Travel for cross-industry partnerships, helping business travel members easily accelerate points accumulation. Meanwhile, Marriott Bonvoy continuously expands travel and lifestyle scenarios through partnerships with cross-sector collaborators such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Shanghai Rolex Masters, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, catering to guests’ and members’ life interests and striving to be their lifelong travel companion.
Practicing Connect Responsibly to Build a New Green Business Travel Paradigm
Since launching the “Connect Responsibly” project in 2024, Marriott International has been promoting green practices in the meetings and events sector. The roadshow featured a special sustainable development-themed backdrop, showcasing the group’s collaboration with the China Environmental Protection Foundation on seagrass bed expansion and Northeast black soil conservation projects, as well as public welfare achievements with the China Green Foundation’s “Million Forests” initiative, donating saxaul trees to desertified areas in Gansu. The entire roadshow adopted the “Connect Responsibly” solution, reducing carbon emissions by over 22 tons across the three locations. All carbon offset costs will be donated to these public welfare projects, in line with the group’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
Enriching Brand Portfolio to Empower Efficient Business Travel
In 2026, Marriott International’s operational hotel portfolio in China surpassed 700 properties, covering 26 brands across luxury, premium, and select service categories in over 150 cities and destinations, offering a diverse range of choices for business travelers. The roadshow showcased a series of new hotels under the group: the 700th hotel in Greater China, The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, located atop Yuexiu International Financial Center, offers legendary brand service and immersive stays for an extraordinary business travel journey; Marriott Bonvoy Apartments made its Greater China debut with Yike Hotel Suzhou, situated in the core area of Suzhou’s ancient city, providing guests with a blend of local inspiration and modern artistic living. Additionally, the 100th Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Greater China—Four Points by Sheraton Xi’an Bell Tower—has opened in the bustling Bell Tower commercial district, offering classic modern design and sincere service for a contemporary stay.
At the same time, Marriott International continues to deploy luxury and premium brand hotels in popular and emerging destinations nationwide, further enriching business travel and meeting options: The St. Regis Shenzhen Qianhai OCT blends New York classics with Shenzhen’s vitality through the “Dual City Encounter” concept; Le Méridien Shanghai Sheshan offers easy access to Sheshan Forest Park and golf courses; Marriott Hotel Huzhou Nanxun merges water town heritage with modern aesthetics; Sheraton Grand Xiamen Jimei is located in Jimei New City, offering panoramic views of Jimei Bay; Sheraton Kunshan Dianshan Lake boasts lakeside ecology and 2,000 square meters of meeting space; Renaissance Korla is inspired by desert poplar trees, creating an immersive nighttime experience.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. As of December 31, 2025, the company operates, franchises, and licenses over 9,800 hotels, residences, timeshares, cruises, outdoor, and other lodging properties in 145 countries and territories, featuring a portfolio of exceptional hotel brands spanning luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay, and all-inclusive categories. Marriott International operates the award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy®. For more information, please visit the official website at www.marriott.com.cn. To stay updated on Marriott International’s latest developments, follow the “Marriott International News” and “Marriott Bonvoy” WeChat public accounts and official Weibo.
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About Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy is the award-winning travel program of Marriott International, covering over 30 hotel brands and more than 10,000 destinations worldwide. It is dedicated to connecting members’ life interests through exceptional hotels and experiences globally. Marriott Bonvoy brings together world-renowned luxury hotel brands, unique boutique hotels, and curated short-term rentals, offering members quality services in popular travel destinations to meet diverse travel needs. Leveraging unique resources in food, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle, Marriott Bonvoy builds emotional connections with guests, providing extraordinary travel experiences.
Register for free as a Marriott Bonvoy member to enjoy exclusive benefits. Members can easily earn points by staying at hotels or using Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit cards for daily spending. Points can be redeemed for free stays and Marriott Bonvoy MomentsTM experiences. For more information, visit marriottbonvoy.com. Download the Marriott Bonvoy app by clicking here. Follow @MarriottIntl on social media. Members can enjoy exclusive benefits on the Marriott Bonvoy official website, app, WeChat mini-program, and the “Marriott International Flagship Store” on Fliggy.