Marriott Bonvoy has unveiled destinations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, as part of its global campaign, ‘Why Go’.

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Q1

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia, is a Red Sea destination that offers a highly personalised leisure experience, blending service with stunning natural beauty and indigenous design. It will be the first property from the brand in the Middle East and joins an exclusive collection of only six Ritz-Carlton Reserves worldwide.

This slice of paradise is situated on a breathtaking set of private islands, which are part of the Red Sea’s Blue Hole cluster of islands. Surrounded by natural beauty, the resort will feature 63 one-to-three-bedroom water and beach villas. An array of culinary outlets includes a specialty seafood restaurant.

The resort features a spa, swimming pools, kids club and a variety of other leisure and entertainment offerings, including a Conservation House.

Fairfield Copenhagen – Q1

Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn, Denmark, will mark the debut of the ‘Fairfield by Marriott’ brand in Europe and the Middle East. This dual-branded property, located in Copenhagen’s North Harbour district and close to the city centre, offers 222 guestrooms at the Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn.

Adjacently, 89 guestrooms are dedicated to the longer stay brand, ‘Residence Inn by Marriott’ Copenhagen Nordhavn. North Harbour is one of Northern Europe’s largest new urban development areas, which is expected to be a fully sustainable, energy carbon neutral hub. Based on the principles of a “Five-minute city”, public transport, city districts, local facilities, green area and the waterfront will all be within five minutes’ reach of this new destination.

Moxy Barcelona – Q2

Hola España! Moxy Hotels will make its entry into Spain with the opening of Moxy Barcelona. Located in the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Sants, the hotel is a stone’s throw away from Fira Montjuic train station, the historic city centre and FC Barcelona Stadium, offering fun-hunting guests a playful base to explore the vibrant city.

The hotel will feature 414 stylish guestrooms, each with a spacious walk-in shower, smart HD TV, comfortable bedding and a private balcony. It features a rooftop pool on the tenth floor, cabanas, a rooftop bar, pop-up food stalls and city views. Other facilities include a fully equipped gym, nine meeting rooms and Plug In, Moxy’s communal space for co-working and play.

Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Munich – Q2

Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Munich will mark The Luxury Collection’s debut in Germany. With a prime location on Munich’s central Stachus Square, once the setting of a manor house surrounded by nature, the hotel evokes the feeling of a private residence.

It will bring the abstract design of international bureau Nieto Sobejano to the square, featuring 57 guestrooms and 49 suites, including a Private Pool Suite, three distinctive dining destinations, a state-of-the-art gym and a spectacular rooftop terrace with breathtaking views over the city and Bavarian Alps.

The hotel will offer global explorers a unique and authentic experience of the city through locally inspired design, epicurean moments and destination discovery. The Gold Lounge will provide a tranquil, residential-style space to unwind with a curated selection of books and artwork.

Guests can savour local delicacies in The Green Lounge, from the celebrated Weisswurst breakfast to the traditional teatime sweet treat Prinzregententorte, while GretaOto is inspired by Amazonian cuisine. Signature guest experiences will include culinary tours of Viktualienmarkt and Augustiner Brewery and a guided tour of the city to discover Munich’s Gemütlichkeit.

Hotel Cres, Autograph Collection, Croatia – Q2

Hotel Cres, Autograph Collection, Croatia will mark the debut of Autograph Collection Hotels in Croatia. Located on a secluded waterfront yet within easy access to the medieval town of Cres, this boutique adults-only resort offers 49 bespoke guestrooms and suites, each featuring a private terrace and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.

Perfect for an authentic beach holiday, the resort offers direct access to a private beach, a dynamic beach club, al fresco dining and an extensive spa and wellness area.

W Prague – Q2

W Prague marks the brand’s debut in the Czech Republic, located on Wenceslas Square in the heart of the buzzing capital city. The hotel is a transformation of the former Grand Europa Hotel, a radical art nouveau-style property that pushed boundaries when it originally opened in 1905 and will do so again with the W brand’s progressive design and innovative spirit.

W Prague will offer 161 stylish guestrooms and suites, including the Extreme Wow (Presidential) Suite. The new hotel will feature a rooftop bar with an outdoor terrace, a destination restaurant with a private dining room, a wine tasting room and two further destination bars in the basement of the hotel.

Guests are invited to experience the indoor WET pool deck, FIT fitness centre and AWAY ® Spa complemented by W Hotels’ unique Whatever/Whenever service, delivering whatever guests want, whenever they want it.

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid - Q3

An icon reimagined, the former Westin Palace, Madrid is undergoing a major transformation to embark on the hotel’s next chapter as The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid. Joining The Luxury Collection, the treasured hotel will welcome guests with a fresh look, led by renowned interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán.

Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1912, the hotel offers a unique location in one of the most historic quarters in the city, part of the Landscape of Light, recently declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It features theatrical interiors throughout the residential-style guestrooms, public areas, meeting facilities, and fitness centre, along with a new food and beverage concept.    

Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection – Q3

Slated to set sail in September 2024, Ilma will be the newest addition to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, following the company’s debut in the ultra-luxury yachting space with Evrima in 2022. Expanding on the yacht-style pace of cruising offered by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Ilma, meaning "water" in Maltese, pays homage to the sea, delivering guests an exciting new way to experience the most sought-after yachting destinations.

Measuring 790 feet, Ilma offers one of the highest space ratios at sea with just 224 sophisticated, residential-feel suites—all with private terraces—and two new upper suite categories offering more than 1,000 sqft of indoor and outdoor living space.

In addition to luxurious accommodations, the superyacht will feature five restaurants, six bars, a wine vault, and signature spaces such as The Ritz-Carlton Spa, an expanded marina with a new mezzanine feature, and an open-air space for entertainment and sunbathing on the top deck.

Bespoke voyages, ranging from five to 13 nights, will transport guests to a host of coveted destinations from the sun-drenched Greek Isles and the idyllic Amalfi Coast to the iconic yachting playgrounds of the French Riviera and Balearic Islands.

The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort – Q3

The St. Regis brand, The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort will bring an unrivalled Rivera lifestyle to the city’s urban waterfront. Located at one of Oman’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, the coveted resort will offer luminaries a gateway to cultural moments and natural wonders, such as the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Hajar Mountains and Daymaniyat Islands.

The resort will feature 250 impeccably appointed guestrooms and suites, all with their own private balcony, walk-in wardrobes and expansive windows. The resort’s curved superyacht-style architecture and interior design, helmed by London-based SRSS Interior Design Studio, will infuse the local landscape and heritage with the allure of the Oman Gulf to offer the epitome of modern waterfront living.

Exceptional facilities are set to include a Guerlain Spa, complete with a Hammam and bespoke scent bar, a fully equipped fitness centre, swimming pools, padel court, secluded beach and entertaining kids’ zones.

Nine compelling culinary destinations include international names such as Hakkasan, Em Sherif and Novikov, paired with signature brand experiences including the iconic St. Regis Bar; The Lounge, which will serve as the setting for Afternoon Tea Ritual; Karibu, showcasing a taste of Zanzibar and Oman, and Rumman, which will offer Greek Mediterranean cuisine.

The resort will be a setting for celebrations and meetings of all sizes, including a superb ballroom set over 1,350 square metres, hosting up to 940 guests. – TradeArabia News Service