Marriott International will bring its Ritz-Carlton brand to Kerala with the announcement of The Ritz-Carlton Vaikom Island, scheduled to open in 2029.

Singapore will welcome its first The Luxury Collection Resort, The Laurus, with the 183-suite luxury hotel set to debut on Sentosa Island in the third quarter of 2025.

Marriott International has reported a record-breaking year of growth in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, with luxury a strong focal point.