Marriott International, Inc. is a leading hospitality company founded by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott in 1927 and guided by J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr. for nearly 60 years. A pioneer of modern-day hospitality, he built Marriott into what it is today — one of the most successful and respected companies in the world, now led by CEO Arne Sorenson. Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, USA, and reported revenues of nearly $13 billion in fiscal year 2013.
80+
years of history
From our start, our business plan was to get to know our customers, anticipate their desires and innovate to be the leading hospitality company in the world. Over 80 years later, this concept remains at the core of the way we do business. Our associates meet and anticipate guest needs on every level, from the concierge and waiter to our architects and designers to the leadership team who decides where and when to build.
Approximately
325,000
associates
Worldwide, our associates at headquarters and our managed, franchised and licensed properties, are dedicated to demonstrating our company’s core values every day. Those values include: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity and serve our world.
3,900+
Properties
18 70+
Brands countries
With more than 3,900 properties across 18 lodging brands in more than 70 countries and territories around the world, our portfolio power allows us to meet the development strategies of individual owners and franchisees while propelling distribution and growth.
Powerful Brands
Lifestyle / Collections
Signature
Modern Essentials
Extended Stay
Destination Entertainment
* No properties currently open. First property expected to open in 2014.
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