Marriott International is expanding significantly in India with the launch of its new Series by Marriott collection, adding 26 properties and over 1,900 rooms in the first phase through a partnership with The Fern Hotels & Resorts. The company's share price has shown strong recent performance with a 9% return over the past month and a 4.7% gain in the last week, indicating renewed investor momentum. However, the company faces a lawsuit seeking demolition over environmental concerns.