Marriott is ‘Sweet 16’ as Ranked by DiversityInc

Company Ranked Highest Among Other Hotel Companies

DiversityInc announced Marriott International’s rise to #16 during the 2013 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity event making it the highest ranking hotel company on the list.  The company was also ranked #2 for its supplier diversity efforts and included on two other specialty lists – Top 10 Companies for Latinos and Top 10 Companies for Recruitment and Retention.

Marriott was recognized for demonstrating strength in four areas – CEO commitment, human capital, corporate and organizational communications and supplier diversity, as well as  commitment to its LGBT stakeholders and cross-cultural engagement.

“We’re very proud to continue to be recognized for our commitment to inclusion and to putting people first ,” said David Rodriguez, chief global human resources officer and chief diversity executive.  It’s the very essence of our company culture and the driving force behind our success.  We know that when we leverage diversity and inclusion in every area of our company, it drives innovation and financial success, and creates opportunity for everyone.”

For more information about Marriott’s diversity and inclusion efforts, visit www.marriott.com/diversity.

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Marriott Recognized by HACR for Workforce Diversity and Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), a leading Hispanic advocacy group, has released findings from its 2012 Corporate Inclusion Index (CII) survey, a comprehensive measurement of Hispanic inclusion at Fortune 100 companies and HACR corporate member companies by focusing on HACR's four pillars of corporate social responsibility and market reciprocity: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance.  Marriott International was recognized for its workforce and recruitment, supplier diversity and board membership. 

“We have a long-standing reputation for our commitment to diversity and inclusion.  At Marriott we want everyone to feel respected and valued from our associates to our guests, owners, suppliers and franchisees,” said David Rodriguez, chief human resources officer and chief diversity executive.  “The differences our associates bring to Marriott contribute to the greatness of our organization and enable us to be more innovative in our approach and more responsive to those we serve.”

Marriott is a proud corporate partner with HACR.  The company engages HACR members throughout the year by speaking at and sponsoring events such as the symposium at this year’s Hispanic Corporate Achievers Summit, which was created to motivate, empower and reconnect past HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever participants to create a support network among executives dedicated to the advancement of Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. 

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Marriott International Shines at Straight for Equality Gala

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) boosted its longstanding history of embracing differences recently during the Straight for Equality Gala.  Apoorva Gandhi, Marriott's vice president of multicultural markets and alliances (pictured second from left) co-hosted this year's gala along with Jimmie Paschall, executive vice president of enterprise diversity and inclusion at Wells Fargo (pictured second from right).  The event put on by the national chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) honored straight allies in the fields of sports, literature and entertainment for their work in championing equal rights for all.  Pictured L to R:  Jody Huckaby, PFLAG National Executive Director; Apoorva Gandhi; Comedian, LGBT ally and the Gala Emcee, Lizz Winstead; Jimmie Paschall and Rabbi David Horowitz, PFLAG National President. 

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 3,800 properties in 74 countries and territories and reported revenues of nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2012.  The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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Marriott Makes History During 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Marriott International made history during the 2013 Presidential Inauguration by sponsoring not one, not two, but four presidential inaugural galas.  The galas were hosted by The Root and The Human Rights campaign that play a key role in Marriott's goal of reaching out to and welcoming the African American, Hispanic and LGBT frequent business traveler to our hotels, around the world.  Pictured from L to R:  At The Human Rights Campaign Inaugural Gala - Julius Tennon, actor and husband of Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® nominee Viola Davis along with Marriott International Executive Vice President of Global Communications and Public Affairs, Kathleen Matthews.  Ms. Davis attended the gala as a Marriott guest.

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Marriott Achieves High Ranking from the Human Rights Campaign

Scores 90% on the 2013 Corporate Equality Index.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) has awarded Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) a high score of 90 on its annual Corporate Equality Index for 2013. 

The Corporate Equality Index rates employers by conducting an analysis of America’s top workplaces and their inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees. Ratings are based on factors such as non-discrimination policies, equal benefits for domestic partners, respectful advertising, and external community outreach.

[Photo: The "For You, We're Marriott" ad campaign launched in September and focuses on African-American, Hispanic and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) business travelers.  Shown is the LGBT ad, which like the other ads in the campaign champion frequent business travelers, who “conquer their missions on the road without forgetting the important things in life.” The ads also illustrate that Marriott understands the needs of all business travelers and welcomes them, across the global portfolio of Marriott hotels.  The campaign runs through the end of the year.]

“We have long followed our belief that if we take excellent care of associates, in turn, they will take excellent care of our guests,” says David A. Rodriguez, chief human resources officer and chief diversity executive for Marriott International.  “We are unwavering in our conviction that a culture of inclusion that advances respect, growth and opportunity for our associates, customers and other stakeholders is what makes Marriott succeed.”

Marriott’s premier hotels from coast-to-coast frequently host galas and events on behalf of LGBT community leaders including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), GLAAD, PFLAG, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, among others. Marriott also serves as a proud sponsor for these nonprofit organizations, and also as a supporting member of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, committed to diverse suppliers including LGBT businesses. This year, Marriott’s innovative LGBT marketing campaign, “Be You, With Us,” was nominated by GLAAD for its prestigious Amplifier Award. (Note: To see examples of this campaign and to learn more, please visit www.marriott.com/gaytravel, available to visitors in five languages.)

Marriott has consistently been recognized for its outstanding workplace and diversity and inclusion programs.  For a comprehensive list of accomplishments, click Awards and Recognition.  In 2009, Marriott launched its website tailored primarily for the LGBT community.

For more information about Marriott’s global diversity and inclusion initiatives, visit www.marriott.com/diversity.

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA with more than 3,700 properties in 74 countries and territories and reported revenues of over $12 billion in fiscal year 2011.  The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands. There are approximately 300,000 employees at headquarters, managed and franchised properties.  Marriott is consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. 

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Marriott Named Top Company for Supplier Diversity

Hotel leader has spent nearly $4 billion with diversity suppliers.

During its Special Awards & Top Regional Companies event, DiversityInc honored Marriott International as the top company for supplier diversity. The company was recognized for demonstrating its strength in four areas– CEO commitment, human capital, corporate and organizational communications and supplier diversity.

Over the last decade, Marriott has spent nearly $4 billion with diverse suppliers. The company is committed to increasing this number by providing opportunities within an ever-increasing diverse and inclusive supply chain. In 2011, nearly 17 percent of Marriott’s total procurement was spent with diverse suppliers and in the U.S., 9.2 percent of total payments to consultants, suppliers and vendors were awarded to women-owned businesses.

DiversityInc recognized the unique diversity-management achievements of Marriott and seven other companies. During his acceptance remarks, Arne Sorenson, Marriott president and CEO shared - “I’m very passionate about these efforts, and I’m personally committed to Marriott’s leadership in advancing supplier diversity to the forefront of our business. Our approach to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our history and company culture. It is best represented by the first and most significant of our five core values, Put People First, and an emphasis on providing opportunity…to our employees, owners, guests and suppliers.”

Everyone brings something different to Marriott – visit www.marriott.com/diversity and learn more.

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Marriott Launches New Ad Campaign for Frequent Business Travelers

“For You, We’re Marriott” Campaign Welcomes Frequent Business Travelers Across Cultures.

Global lodging leader, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today introduces its newest advertising campaign designed to showcase the breadth of its brands and welcome all frequent business travelers. The  new “For You, We’re Marriott” campaign focuses on African-American, Hispanic and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) business travelers and will run in both print and digital media through  year’s end.

      

The ads champion frequent business travelers, who “conquer their missions on the road without forgetting the important things in life.” They also illustrate that Marriott understands the needs of all business travelers and welcomes them, across the global portfolio of Marriott hotels.

“We believe smart messaging resonates with our customers,” says Joanna Todd, Vice President, Segment Strategy for Marriott. “In this latest multicultural marketing campaign, our intention is to celebrate frequent business travelers and recognize that their expectations are as diverse as they are.  The campaign puts a human face on business travel, for the men and women who stay with us every night.”

Ms. Todd reports that the new multi-million dollar advertising campaign launches this week with African-American and LGBT targeted placements in a range of print and online business and lifestyle media. The Hispanic campaign will launch at the end of October.  In addition to partnerships with specialized and community-based media, the campaign will also generate many additional impressions in leading business publications and media including Bloomberg/BusinessWeek, Black Enterprise, The Economist, HuffPost Latino Voices and Here Media. 

For You, We’re Marriott is part of a larger $5 million multicultural marketing effort by Marriott that focuses on African-American, Hispanic and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.  The campaign was created in partnership with UniWorld Group, Inc., the country’s longest-standing multicultural advertising agency, Marriott’s multicultural marketing agency of record.

To see the new campaign visit www.marriott.com/foryou.

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EDITOR’S NOTE:  Campaign images available upon request

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¡Que Bueno Marriott!

Five is the magic number this year as LATINA Style Magazine ranks Marriott number five on its LATINA Style 50 list, which ranks the top 50 companies for Latinas to work.  For the fifteenth year in a row, Marriott is on the ‘top 50’ list and this year is the only hotel company in the top 10. Companies responding to LATINA Style's questionnaire are evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace such as the number of Latina executives, Latina retention, mentoring programs, educational opportunities, alternative work policies, employee benefits, women's issues, job retraining, affinity groups, and Hispanic relations.  Visit www.marriott.com/diversity for more information about Marriott's diversity and inclusion efforts.

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At the 2012 National Council of La Raza Conference (NCLR):  Andy Chaves, Sr. Manager of Workforce Effectiveness and Diversity, Marriott International; Apoorva Gandhi, vice president of multicultural markets & alliances, Marriott International; Brenda Durham, vice president and assistant general counsel, Marriott International; Mrs. Bard and Robert Bard, president and CEO of LATINA Style.

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Marriott Honored by the National Urban League

Marriott International was recently honored by the National Urban League with the 2012 Corporate Circle Award given to corporate partners who demonstrate support through funding and strategic programs to help advance the mission of the organization's Young Professionals Network. The Young Professionals support the Urban League Movement through volunteerism, philanthropy and membership development. (#1) Pictured L to R: Apoorva Gandhi, vice president - multicultural markets and alliances and Brandi Richards, National Urban League President, Young Professionals. (#2) Pictured L to R: Apoorva Gandhi and Marc Morial, National Urban League President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Marriott Executive Named to Top Executives In America List

Uptown Professional has named Maruiel Perkins-Chavis, Marriott International's vice president of workforce effectiveness and diversity to their Top 100 Executives in America list.  Perkins-Chavis is responsible for the strategic direction, development, implementation and management of the company's worldwide diversity and inclusion efforts, work-life initiatives, engagement and workplace programs.  Uptown Professional covers people and issues that  may impact America's growing diverse workforce.  For more information about Marriott's diversity and inclusion efforts visit www.marriott.com/diversity.

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