The group will add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms across its various brands.

Its proposed growth in the Middle East and Africa complements its plans to expand its portfolio 45% through 2023, with more than 100 properties under development expected to deliver nearly 26,000 rooms.

Marriott says its plans represent about $8 billion investment and will generate 20,000 new jobs across the region.

“Our growth across the Middle East and Africa is fuelled by a strong demand for our diverse range of well-established brands, each offering different attributes that cater to this region’s ever changing and evolving marketplace,” said Jerome Briet, Marriott’s chief development officer, Middle East and Africa.

“This region continues to present us with opportunities to further grow and enhance our portfolio across new and established markets.

"While the majority of our growth will be through new-builds, we are seeing an increasing number of conversion opportunities, especially in the luxury space.”