Hotels & Restaurants
"*Global luxury hospitality leader with 4,100+ properties across 79 countries.*"
Marriott International stands as a premier global hospitality enterprise headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, boasting over 4,100 properties across 79 countries and generating nearly $14 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2014. The company traces its origins to a modest root beer stand established in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.
Operating through a diversified portfolio of managed, franchised, and licensed properties, Marriott oversees vacation ownership resorts under 19 distinguished brands, including Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moby Hotels, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Spring Hill Suites, Residence Inn, Someplace Suites, Protean Hotels, Delta Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Executive Apartments, and Marriott Vacation Club. The company employs over 361,000 individuals worldwide across managed and franchised properties, as well as corporate offices, and has earned widespread acclaim as a top employer and leader in ethical business practices. Additionally, Marriott manages the highly acclaimed Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards loyalty programs, which collectively surpass 49 million members.
Renowned for its commitment to excellence, Marriott conducts operations guided by five foundational values: prioritizing people, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and serving the global community.