Tourism and hospitality agency Diamond Public Relations has been named agency of record for Marriott International’s portfolio of Caribbean and Latin America properties.

Diamond PRMarriott International's 115 hotels in 26 countries and territories throughout Latin America and the Caribbean — which includes brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard Marriott, Renaissance Hotels and JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts — currently makes it the fastest growing region for the international hospitality giant. Nearly 70 Marriott International properties are currently under development in the region, with 150 additional properties slated for next year.

Diamond will oversee brand awareness and manage North American PR efforts for Marriott International’s Caribbean and Latin America brands, for the purpose of driving awareness and travel to hotel properties in that region.

Miami-based Diamond manages PR efforts for more than two-dozen resorts throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Central/South America and Europe.