Marriott Opens 800th APEC Property, Enters Laos With Luxury Collection
BETHESDA – November 04, 2026 -- Marriott International has opened its 800th property in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) and entered Laos for the first time with La Résidence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, in Luang Prabang.
36-suite hilltop resort anchors Marriott's Laos debut
The resort occupies three acres of tropical gardens on Phou Vao hill, two kilometers from Luang Prabang's old town. Marriott describes it as the only hillside retreat within the UNESCO World Heritage zone. It joins The Luxury Collection with its original architecture, landscape and hilltop pool preserved. Interiors, culinary identity and guest rituals have been reworked to meet the brand's global standards.
Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, said the milestone reflects the trust owners and guests place in Marriott. He said the opening underscores the company's commitment to expanding "thoughtfully" in culturally rich destinations.