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MARRIOTT International has revealed growth targets for its portfolio of independent hotel brands, which it says, “underscores the demand Marriott is seeing for more customised, local experiences”.

The group expects its three independent hotel collection brands – The Luxury Collection, Autograph Collection and Tribute Portfolio – to grow by 20 per cent in 2017, and by nearly 50 per cent by 2019.

More than 240 independent hotels are now offered across the three brands, and Marriott says it will add more than 40 collection properties in 2017, expanding the portfolio to 50 countries and territories. marriott.com