"Autograph Collection, the Marriott International brand for upscale, independent hotels, plans to double its UK portfolio within the next two years. The brand has been established for five years and is expanding rapidly. It currently has three properties in the UK and is set to open its 100th worldwide property in South Africa by the end of the year. John Licence, European leader for the Autograph Collection, told The Caterer: “There are currently four projects under development within the UK but we are unable to give any more details at this stage. We hope to double the UK collection in the next two years.”