Marriott International?s Courtyard by Marriott brand has opened two new properties in Europe – Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Gdynia, Poland. Both properties will operate under a franchise agreement with Scandinavian Hospitality Management and will showcase the brand?s new European design, which focuses on blending technology and style. Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas?has 175 rooms, while the Courtyard Gdynia Waterfront?offers 200 rooms.
Courtyard by Marriott opened its milestone 1,000th hotel in March 2015 with the opening of Courtyard Washington Walla Walla, USA. With the largest global rooms pipeline across the Marriott portfolio, Courtyard expects to expand into 40 countries by this summer. With a presence in all 50 U.S. states, 50 percent of new projects will be outside the brand?s home country including several new hotels planned for Europe by end 2016. Courtyard celebrated its 30th?anniversary in 2013 and remains Marriott?s second largest revenue generator.?