Marriott International has announced plans to open five hotels across the Middle East & Africa and establish a regional headquarters in Dubai, signalling its continued confidence in the long-term growth prospects for the hospitality industry in the region. The US-based hotel chain said today it plans to open two properties in Algeria, and one each in Ghana, Morocco, and Egypt. The hotels are scheduled to open under long-term management contracts over the next 36 months and represent the company's Marriott Hotels and Resorts and Marriott Executive Apartments brands.