Hotelier bullish about room for growth

Marriott International sees bigger groups of Chinese guests in the future, says its chief

Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International, is confident about the growth prospects in China despite concerns about the economic slowdown in the country.

On average, the hotel group has been opening a new hotel once in every two weeks in China. Its existing 75 hotels make China Marriott's second - largest market outside the United States.