Middle East: Marriott expansion targets MENA

In the wake of Dubai’s Expo 2020 win, meetme spoke to Neal Jones, Marriott International’s new Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the Middle East and Africa to discuss how meetings and incentives fit into the group’s ongoing strategy.

“International growth outside of the US is a core focus for the company,” said Jones. “In the Middle East, we are looking to grow from 25,000 to 70,000 rooms by 2020, which includes going from 2,500 to 10,000 rooms in Dubai. It’s a lofty aspiration, but the good news is that we are already on track to achieving this goal.”