Tokyo, Japan – February 6, 2018 – Provocative, confident and cheeky – Marriott International’s bold experiential brand, Moxy Hotels, created the ultimate ‘playhouse’ at the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho to celebrate the debut of the brand in Japan. Inspired by subcultures of play in Tokyo, the party showcased the costume, gaming and underground music culture that are the iconic lifeblood of the city.  Attended by more than 350 guests, the opening party saw the likes of Japanese TV personality Maggy and celebrity DJs Kaori, Yuka Mizuhara and Alissa Ueno. Situated at the intersection of two cultural currents – steadfast tradition and ever influential trend-setting – Tokyo represents the best of both. Despite perceptions of conformity, Japan is also famous for the influence of its subcultures, mixing punk with petticoats, the dramatic with the demure, action heroes with “kawaii” (cuteness). “We wanted to celebrate Japan’s outstanding and unique culture with local artists from music, art and fashion to create an unforgettable event– marking Moxy’s debut in Japan with two new hotels in Tokyo and Osaka,” said Toni Stoeckl, Global Brand Leader and Vice President, Marriott International’s Distinctive Select Brands. “Our high-energy lobbies and bars are thoughtfully designed to create social environments, always-on playgrounds for our guests.” In line with Moxy’s cheeky and spirited attitude, the Moxy Playhouse offered guests different styles of play, from games and art to music and fashion. Each zone explored a different Japanese subculture, inviting guests to Play On. The ground floor of Moxy Tokyo housed the party’s main bar and party scene, with original craft cocktails named “Harajuku Punch”, “Rebel, Rebel”, “Cosplay-mopolitan” and “Street Fighter Highball”; flowing with DJ Yuka Mizuhara and DJ Alissa Ueno spinning funky urban beats. DJ Alissa Ueno, creative director for clothing brand “FIG&VIPER”, has opened for DJs Steve Aoki, Diplo and Afrojack and played international music festivals. She was also featured as one of the singers for Australian DJ duo, NERVO, on their debut album. The second floor was all about celebrating the gaming culture of Japan. Through décor and graphics, Moxy staged a perfectly Instagrammable scene inspired by nineties gaming culture, making the virtual worlds created by gaming a reality for one night. By bringing in authentic arcade games including Pac Man, Super Mario Land and Space Invaders, attendees were able to truly get into the gamer’s spirit. The most eccentric floor in the Moxy Playhouse celebrated Tokyo’s colorful “cosplay” (costume play) culture. Inspired by Japanese fashion icons Gyarus, Lolita, and Decora.  Attendees were invited to “play” whoever they wanted to be along with rebel and cosplay participants. For those looking to explore their more rebellious side the hotel’s basement was transformed into a den of self-expression with air-brush tattoos inspired by the anti-establishment subcultures that bred the Sukeban, Dekochari and Dekotora trends. The night ended on a high with DJ Kaori, also known as Japan’s queen of hip hop, spinning her signature beats that continued to electrify the night away. She also debuted two unreleased tracks with Beverly from their soon to be released albums. The 205-room Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho hotel is located in the urban Kinshicho district, edgy yet close to some of the city’s coolest districts of Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ginza, making exploring the city easy. Located near the Honmachi station in Osaka, Moxy Osaka Honmachi features 155-rooms and is a perfect playground for modern urban explorers in Osaka. About Moxy Hotels Moxy Hotels is Marriott International’s new millennial-focused brand that debuted in September 2014 with the opening of the Moxy Milan. A boutique-hotel concept for the next-Gen traveler, Moxy is a fresh and innovative brand combining stylish design and approachable service at an affordable price point. With tech-enabled bedrooms, vibrant lobby spaces and warm, modern service, Moxy aims to surprise travelers with a thoughtful, spirited and fun guest experience. Moxy Hotels is proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To learn more about Moxy Hotels, visit www.MoxyHotels.com. Follow Moxy on Instagram Watch Moxy on YouTube Engage #AtTheMoxy Watch the Moxy Manifesto video here

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Tokyo, Japan – Spirited, confident and cheeky – Marriott International today announced the openings of two fresh new additions to its playful Moxy Hotels brand: Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho and Moxy Osaka Honmachi. True to its name, the Moxy brand is designed for a new generation of socially extroverted, curious and energetic global “Fun Hunters”. Owned by Tokyo-based Pacifica Capital K.K., the 205-room Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho features the brand’s industrial-chic DNA with stylish exposed brick walls, polished concrete floors and fun collaborative spaces. The hotel is located in the urban Kinshicho district, close to some of the city’s coolest tourist attractions such as the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Dome and the historic Asakusa Sensoji Temple, so exploring the city is easy. Kinshicho station is only a five-minute walk away, making access a breeze from Narita and Haneda international airports. “Today’s consumer is less desirous of a cookie cutter experience and in fact wants to discover something new, take in the city, the food, the local scene, whether he/she is there for a day or a week,” says Hisashi Oinuma, Captain, Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho. In Osaka, Moxy Osaka Honmachi is owned by EGW Asset Management Inc., and is located just steps away from Honmachi Station, one of Osaka‘s main train stations. This 155-room Moxy is the perfect playground for modern urban explorers in Osaka. The hotel is located within easy distance of Osaka Castle, the food and nightlife of the Shinsaibashi quarter and the amazing shopping of Namba district. “Moxy is specifically designed for this new generation of travelers – we call them Fun Hunters – who are looking for a hotel environment that allows them to have an experience on their terms,” says Shigeki Nakagawa, Captain, Moxy Osaka Honmachi. “They want a hotel that is wired to their specific needs, a place to stay that is affordable, fun, and awesome”. Moxy is a fun, vibrant and stylish hotel designed to give guests everything they want and nothing they don’t, at an affordable price. No boring front desks here: guests can access their bedrooms via keyless entry with the Marriott Mobile App or check in with a crew member at the bar, where they will be greeted with a complimentary ‘Got Moxy’ cocktail upon arrival. Say hello to fellow travellers in Moxy’s living rooms designed as highly-social communal areas, complete with foosball tables and board games. The Moxy Digital Guestbook is the source for everything that’s going on, who’s around in town, as well as a social media wall for guests to post their own #AttheMoxy Instas. At the Moxy, lifts double as selfie-friendly photo booths with locally inspired props for inspiration. Moxy’s NOW + WOW communal spaces will come alive with thoughtfully crafted happenings designed by the hotels’ crew to cater to travelers and locals who like to hang-out with their friends and meet new ones, without having to empty their pockets. At Moxy Osaka Honmachi and Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho, these events will take the form of jam sessions, tarot card readings, classic film screenings, beer pong competitions, scavenger hunts, trivia nights, high-intensity workouts and more. Bedrooms are minimalist yet multifunctional, with folding workspace desks and chairs, flat screen TVs, USB ports, motion sensor lighting, walk-in rain showers and furiously fast and free WiFi. The hotels’ 24/7 self-service grab-and-go concept, called Moxy Pickups, has cereals, fresh fruit, yogurt and noodles at breakfast, and soups, wraps and salads for lunch and dinner. Fresh coffee is available in the lobby, along with soft drinks, bottled juices, sodas, wine and beer. The bar serves up Moxy’s signature cocktails and naans with savoury or sweet fillings: bacon, teriyaki chicken, pepperoni and jack, eggplant, cream cheese, nutella, strawberries and marshmallows. And, in Moxy hotels in Asia, guests can ‘pimp their noodles’ with a selection of instant noodles and condiment stations to customise their own flavours. “We threw out the rule book for conventional hotel models to create Moxy’s Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho and Moxy Osaka Honmachi,” says Mike Fulkerson, vice president, Brand & Marketing, Marriott International. “These two new brand additions will continue to show the world what “moxie” really means and encourage our guests to play on.” To learn more about Moxy Hotels, please visit www.MoxyHotels.com.

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Bandung, Indonesia, 10 October, 2017 – Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s disruptive hotel brand, is set to make its mark in Indonesia with the opening of Moxy Bandung. Moxy Bandung will boldly reinvent the lifestyle hotel experience to fully embrace today’s Next Generation traveler, giving them a fun, vibrant and stylish hotel experience at an affordable price. “Moxy offers the style and spirit of a boutique hotel at a surprisingly affordable price, in the emerging and vibrant city of Bandung” said Mike Fulkerson, Vice President, Brand & Marketing Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “Marriott’s debut of the Moxy brand in Asia Pacific will provide an exciting alternative to fun hunting guests whether for work or play providing.” Welcome #ATTHEMOXY The brand’s playful spirit shines through its bold design, fostering communal engagement .The Moxy experience kicks-off with a bright, airy and buzzing lobby where guests check in at the bar and are greeted with a complimentary ‘Got Moxy’ cocktail. Designed to be the centre of activity, Moxy Bandung’s Living Room offers guests fun ways to work and play hard with its vibrant lounge, 24/7 self-service grab and go, ample plug-ins for personal devices, and free and furiously-fast Wi-Fi for ultimate connectivity. The Living Room features an industrial design with a touch of West Java influences including a mural of Gedung Sate, a historic building in Bandung that is inspired by neoclassical and native Indonesian elements. Stay, meet, eat and play #ATTHEMOXY Centrally located in the prime district of Dago, the hotel’s 109 bedrooms are designed to be functional, flexible and uncluttered. The cozy spaces feature thoughtful touches, including keyless entry and an open-storage concept complete with a peg wall for ultimate flexibility when unpacking, in lieu of a traditional closet. In addition, the bedrooms are outfitted with comfortable bedding, 43” LCD flat screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi and abundant USB ports. Guests can also head to the Lobby Bar for 24/7 access to Moxy’s B&F (Beverage & Food) services or enjoy the scenic view of Bandung from Moxy Sky Bar located at the rooftop. To top it off, guests can sample a variety of authentic local dishes using Moxy Bandung’s fun “Pimp Your Noodle” concept, allowing guests to sample flavors of Bandung through a self-service station featuring a broad selection of noodle and condiments. The hotel also offers four stylish and multi-functional meeting rooms that can fit up to 200 energetic guests. “We are thrilled to bring Moxy’s bold design and affordable style to Bandung,” said Daliyanto Soebandy, General Manager of Moxy Bandung. “From live DJ performances held in collaboration with a local radio station every Saturday night, to special B&F promotions during happy hour, Moxy Bandung will showcase its bold approach towards hospitality as a boutique hotel with the soul of a hostel.” Marriott Rewards #ATTHEMOXY Moxy guests who are enrolled in the award-winning Marriott Rewards loyalty program will earn points during their stay and can redeem for flights and hotel stays across the Marriott Rewards portfolio of brands. In addition, guests can enjoy greater digital features through the Marriott Mobile app when they book direct, including mobile check-in and check-out, keyless entry and Mobile Requests to enjoy a seamless travel experience. To learn more about Moxy Hotels, upcoming events and to book a stay, please visit www.MoxyHotels.com.

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Moxy Hotels, Marriott’s bold and affordable lifestyle hotel to make its Japan debut with two openings in late 2017. Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand created for a new generation of fun hunting travelers continues its rapid global expansion with the announcement of two new properties in Japan. Much like the culture of Japan, Moxy is energetic, buzzy and bright, and is bringing a new contemporary, playful and affordable experience to Japan’s growing hospitality market. Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho and Moxy Osaka Honmachi are both set to open in late 2017, further expanding the brand’s presence in Asia Pacific with the opening of the region’s first Moxy in Bandung, Indonesia slated for Q3 2017. “The next generation of travelers craves adventure, and until now affordable hotel options lacked personality and verve,” said Mike Fulkerson, vice president, brand and marketing, Marriott International Asia Pacific. “We are excited to introduce Asia to the Moxy brand, which offers a vibrant and fun hotel experience at a great price.” Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho, a modern hotel with an industrial chic design, will open in the heart of historic Kinshicho in Tokyo. A short walk from Kinshicho Station, one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations, guests will be able to easily navigate their way to some of the capital’s major tourist attractions such as Asakusa, Tokyo Sky Tree and Tokyo Disneyland, as well as Haneda and Narita airports. Owned by Goldman Sachs and managed by Tokyo-based commercial real estate developer Pacifica Capital K.K., the hotel is a conversion from a stand-alone office building, and will feature 205 bedrooms. “Moxy is for the curious and adventurous, and we’re confident this brand will be a welcome addition to Japan’s lodging offering,” said Seth Sulkin President & CEO of Pacifica Capital K.K. “As Japan’s tourism and hospitality industry continues to develop and grow, Moxy is the ideal boutique hotel for the region. Like Japan, Moxy is a fun and spirited brand that offers guest something different with each stay.” Centrally located in Japan is Moxy Osaka Honmachi, which promises an unexpected design with 155 high-tech, cozy bedrooms. A short distance to Honmachi Station, one of the most prominent stations in Osaka, the action – whether shopping around the Namba district, or indulging in the Shinsaibashi food and nightlife district – is all just a hop away. Owned by Goldman Sachs and managed by EGW Asset Management Inc., Moxy Osaka will also be an edgy conversion from a stand-alone office building. “I love the Moxy concept and we are elated by this partnership with Marriott International,” said Yuichi Ohata, Managing Director of EGW Asset Management Inc. “The Moxy Hotels brand is defined by its attitude, giving its guests permission to play. With design and style seriously considered and playfully executed, this innovative property in Osaka will provide Next Gen travelers with everything they want from a hotel stay.” Moxy Hotels first launched with the opening of the Moxy Milan in September 2014, and currently operates six additional hotels in New Orleans, Tempe, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and the UK. Today’s Next Gen traveler spends more time in public spaces, so Moxy’s NOW communal areas are designed to be the center of activity. The livings rooms are crafted for the socially extroverted, energetic consumer, with highly social spaces including a high-energy lounge, 24/7 self-service grab-and-go food and drinks, ample plug-ins for personal devices, furiously fast and free Wi-Fi. Moxy will also be equipped with a library and plug-in zones that invite a quiet read or a brief web browse. Smartly designed bedrooms offer keyless entry, internet TV and motion-sensor lighting. Photo booth elevators encourage and enable guests to snap fun selfies with locally inspired props. Moxy Hotels has more than 70 approved deals worldwide, in destinations including Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Oslo, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle. To learn more about Moxy Hotels, visit www.MoxyHotels.com.

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