Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) is a leading global hospitality company that owns, operates, franchises and licenses a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its businesses encompass full-service, select-service, extended-stay and luxury segments, serving leisure and business travelers worldwide. Through its franchising and management platform, the company leverages a unified reservation system and centralized sales and marketing efforts to drive occupancy and revenue across its properties.
The company traces its roots to a root beer stand opened by J. Willard Marriott and Alice Sheets Marriott in Washington, D.C., in 1927, eventually evolving into the Hot Shoppes restaurant chain. In 1993, the lodging business was spun off as Marriott International, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Today, Marriott is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony “Tony” Capuano, who oversees a leadership team responsible for global operations, development, marketing and technology initiatives.
Marriott International’s portfolio spans more than 8,000 properties across nearly 140 countries and territories, operating under over 30 brand names including Marriott Hotels, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, Courtyard, Fairfield and Aloft. Its global loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, connects members to more than 170 million enrolled guests, offering benefits such as points redemption, elite status perks and co-branded credit card partnerships.
In addition to traditional lodging, Marriott provides meeting and event services, food and beverage operations, branded residential offerings and technology solutions such as mobile check-in, contactless services and digital key access. The company continues to pursue growth through strategic franchising, acquisitions, sustainability efforts and digital innovation aimed at enhancing the guest experience and driving long-term shareholder value.
