MARRIOTT announces that two of its luxury brands are opening in Israel. We thought since most flights to the Holy land leave from New York this would be a perfect spot to announce the big news.

Recently, a MARRIOTT Executive sent me the good news of MARRIOTT (MAR)Corporation's growth in Israel!

Renaissance Tel Aviv Israel Hotel - offers a luxury hotel directly on the beach. Renaissance in Tel Aviv at 121 Hayarkon street: Property included: 16 floors, 338 rooms, 4 suites & ample meeting spaces.http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tlvbr-renaissance-tel-aviv-hotel [2]

And then, just announced, Ritz-Carlton, scheduled to open March, 2012 in Herzliya.http://corporate.ritzcarlton.com/en/Press/Releases/Announce_Herzliya.htm [3] In the upscale neighborhood of Herzaleya Israel, in 2012, a RITZ CARLTON Hotel will open a 110-room hotel -- which will also include 85 apartments -- at the marina in Herzliya.

Seen here Ritz Carlton Paris-wow-is that a luxurious hotel and location. RITZ CARLTON only goes to the most elite and fabulous locations in a city.

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