Marriott Withdraws Artsakh Tourism Package After International Pressure

Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel chain's loyalty rewards program, has discontinued a tourism package following international backlash over its promotion of travel to Artsakh, the mountainous region in the South Caucasus.

The decision came after advocacy groups and community members raised concerns about the package's promotion of tourism in the territory, which Armenia regards as historically Armenian but which Azerbaijan has sought to control. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over Artsakh's status and international business engagement in the disputed region.

The withdrawal reflects growing scrutiny of corporate involvement in geopolitically sensitive areas. Marriott has not publicly detailed the specific reasons for removing the package, though the timing follows the international pressure campaign.