Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global hospitality company that operates, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts, residences and other lodging properties. Its portfolio serves business and leisure travelers across a range of price points, from luxury and premium accommodations to select-service and extended-stay properties.
The company’s brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield by Marriott, SpringHill Suites, AC Hotels, Aloft, Moxy and Element. Marriott also operates Marriott Bonvoy, a loyalty program that provides members with rewards and benefits across participating hotels and related travel experiences.
Marriott traces its origins to a root beer stand opened by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott in Washington, D.C., in 1927; the company later entered the hotel business and grew into an international lodging operator. Its properties and licensed locations serve markets across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Anthony Capuano serves as president and chief executive officer, while David S. Marriott is chairman of the board.
