This year Marriott is expanding their portfolio of upscale Edition Hotels with seven new and unique properties opening all over the world.  Exciting new hotels that are designed to reflect the local culture will open in Rome, Madrid, Dubai, Reykjavik, Tampa, Mexico’s Riviera Maya, and the second property in Tokyo.  We are excited to see an upscale hotel coming to downtown Reykjavik in Iceland where there are only a handful of luxury options.  The 253-room hotel will open this summer with a rooftop lounge and restaurant and is located adjacent to the prominent Harpa Concert Hall.  The Rome property near the Via Veneto will open in the fall and be an intimate experience with only 95 rooms.  It will showcase a restaurant, rooftop terrace with pool, gym, and small spa.  Also opening in fall are the Madrid property near Puerto del Sol with 200 rooms, the Tokyo hotel in Ginza with 78 rooms, in downtown Tampa with 172 rooms, and in downtown Dubai with 210 rooms.  Next winter will see the opening of the Riviera Maya, Mexico property in the new Kanai resort development with an uber-modern design and 180 rooms.