Following a strong first quarter, Marriott International announced 2017 is on track for a progressive year in Asia Pacific with nearly 80 hotels and 19,000 new rooms in the pipeline.

Additionally, the company will debut two brands in Asia Pacific, offering guests a total of 23 desirable brands, catering to every type of traveller.

“2017 is already shaping up to be a great year for Marriott across Asia Pacific. We are looking at nearly 80 new properties slated to open their doors this year, which means an average of two hotels a week from now till the end of the year. With our larger portfolio of individually distinctive brands across destinations, we now provide guests greater access, unprecedented choices and unparalleled benefits on their travels whether for business or leisure,” said Craig Smith, president and managing director, Marriott International, Asia Pacific.

Marriott currently operates 550 hotels and more than 170,000 rooms in Asia Pacific and the company is maintaining momentum. Debuting in the region this year is MOXY Hotels, Marriott’s boutique hotel brand for the digitally savvy. The brand will mark its entry with the opening of MOXY Tokyo before the end of 2017. Delta Hotels, a premium brand distinguished by its Canadian heritage, is set to debut with Marriott Shanghai Baoshan this summer.