BETHESDA, Md., July 17 — At approximately 7:48 a.m. local time, explosions occurred at the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the victims and their families of this tragic incident.
Police responded immediately and sealed off the area.
Guests at both hotels have been evacuated.
The guests have been moved to a secure location.
We are monitoring the situation and are working closely with the authorities.
As always, the safety and security of our guests and associates is a high priority.
For guest information, please contact the Marriott Family Assistance Hotline at +18662114610 or +14023903265