KUALA LUMPUR: Marriott International has signed a hotel management agreement with SKS Group to open a 345-room Sheraton Johor Bahru, marking the Sheraton brand's debut in the city.
This is Marriott's second property in collaboration with SKS Group, following the Four Points by Sheraton Desaru which opened in 2021.
Marriott International chief development officer Asia Pacific excluding China Shawn Hill said the company is thrilled to build on its relationship with SKS Group, this time to bring the Sheraton brand to Johor Bahru.
Hill said the Sheraton brand has a rich heritage in creating a sense of belonging for guests, wherever they are in the world and Sheraton Johor Bahru expects to be no different.
"With its strategic location and high accessibility, the hotel aims to attract both business and leisure guests and offer its signature community experience," he said.
Slated to open in 2025, Sheraton Johor Bahru expects to draw on the brand's roots as a gathering place for both locals and guests in communities around the world.
SKS Group executive director Simon Sim said the company is excited to have the first Sheraton hotel in Johor Bahru in its hospitality portfolio.
"The hotel design will be an excellent fit for business and leisure travelers.
"We are confident that Sheraton Johor Bahru will be well-received by guests and locals alike when it opens its doors in 2025," added Sim.