Marriott International’s luxury portfolio has launched “Art of Arrival,” an artist residency initiative integrating contemporary art into its global hospitality offering, spanning Ritz-Carlton, Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts, St. Regis, Edition, W Hotels, and JW Marriott. Chinese emerging artist Chen Zuo has been named the first participating artist. The program will include residency periods, artwork creation, and a global exhibition component, positioning art as a central element of guest experience and connecting hotels with local cultural contexts.

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