Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya, Autograph Collection, marking the brand’s debut in China. The hotel joins the Collection’s ensemble of more than 100 strikingly independent properties around the world that are exactly like nothing else and share the brand’s values of vision, design and craft. This marks a milestone for the brand, as Autograph Collection Hotels continues to lengthen its lead as the fastest growing brand in its category. On track to reach 200 hotels in the next five years, Autograph Collection Hotels will expand its presence in Asia Pacific with upcoming openings in Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, China and the Philippines.