Top Ten Marriott Associates Take the Spotlight

Stories of Excellence Shared at 2013 Awards Ceremony for Company’s Highest Honor.

BETHESDA, Md. – May 15, 2013 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has honored ten associates from around the world with its highest honor, the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence. Established in 1987 in honor of the company's founder, the Award of Excellence is presented annually to Marriott associates nominated by their supervisors or peers for their outstanding performance, and for demonstrating the five key traits inscribed on the award medallion: achievement, character, dedication, effort and perseverance. 

Marriott also announced the recipients of its Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service, and the J.W. Marriott, Jr., Diversity Excellence Award.  

Read Bill Marriott’s blog about a special honoree, Phyllis Hester, his assistant of 25 years.

For the Award of Excellence, Marriott’s senior management selected the following honorees from hundreds of nominations sent from around the world. Check out Our Stories to learn more about each honoree.

Ms. Jinney Byrne Breakfast Ambassador Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa North Temple Terrace, Florida	Ms. Marfelia Fernandez Spa Manager Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, Florida
Ms. Mercy Fernandez Director of Housekeeping The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates	Mr. Gilbert Gonzales Podium Agent Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Grapevine, Texas
Mr. Ben Voogd Navigator Concierge Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel Amsterdam, Netherlands	Ms. Phyllis Hill Johnson Senior Director, Owner & Franchise Services Marriott International, Inc. Bethesda, Maryland
Ms. Phyllis Hester Assistant to the Executive Chairman of the Board Marriott International, Inc. Bethesda, Maryland	Mr. Richard Rivera Door Attendant Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center Cleveland, Ohio
Ms. Shirley Nelson Executive/Sales Administrative Assistant Bethesda Marriott Bethesda, Maryland	Ms. Tanya Ritter Front Office Manager Melbourne Marriott Hotel Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service is presented to a Marriott business unit and its team of associates in recognition of excellence in corporate citizenship. This prestigious award recognizes the desire of Marriott and its people to carry on the commitment of the company’s founders by giving energy, time and resources to help improve the lives of others. This year’s recipient was the Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport, Jamaica, New York.

The J.W. Marriott, Jr., Diversity Excellence Award is the highest form of recognition for a business unit, corporate department or individual that demonstrates excellence in promoting diversity and building an environment of inclusion for all. This year’s recipient was Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, London, United Kingdom.

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 website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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Marriott Creates Winning Workplace

Company receives Workplace Excellence Award, Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award and Diversity Champion Award.

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been honored again this year with three awards from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE). The company received the 2013 Workplace Excellence Award, the 2013 Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award, and the 2013 Diversity Champion Award, which was just introduced this year to recognize companies for their diversity and inclusion practices.
 
“We are extremely proud to receive these awards, which help demonstrate Marriott’s enduring commitment to creating an excellent workplace,” said David Rodriguez, executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “Marriott strives to support the personal and professional growth of all our associates. We offer a variety of work-life programs that encourage associates who not only come to Marriott for a job, but stay for a career—because this is a place where you can feel at home, where you belong.”

As described by AWE, all award applicants undergo a rigorous assessment process led by an independent review panel of professors, PhD professionals, and doctoral candidates in business, industrial and organizational psychology, and human resources. Award winners demonstrated merit in each of the following categories: workforce demographics; management practices; employee engagement; corporate social responsibility; diversity and inclusion; total rewards programs and benefits; health & wellness programs and initiatives; and an employee voice survey.  The Diversity Champion award winners were based on their Diversity and Inclusion practices in the following categories:  leadership; workforce demographics; employee programs and communication; corporate philanthropy; diversity recruitment; inclusion programs; supplier diversity; diversity in products and services.

Marriott was honored at a special Awards Luncheon in Bethesda, Maryland. Sixty-eight businesses were also honored at the event, and more than 450 area business executives were in attendance.

Job seekers are invited to experience the company’s award-winning culture by connecting through the Marriott Jobs and Careers Facebook and Weibo. The company is inviting current, former and prospective associates to share their personal career stories through the “Marriott, Where I belong” campaign and photo galleries and uploading their own photo on the Jobs and Careers Facebook page. 

Marriott’s new mobile technology for job seekers can be accessed at m.jobs.marriott.com and the new desktop careers site is available at www.marriott.com/careers.

The Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded by Montgomery County, Maryland and Discovery Communications, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.excellentworkplace.org.

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 website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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New Leadership at Marriott International to Focus on Next Generation Travelers

Company Names Stephanie Linnartz as Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer.

In a move to put the next generation customer front and center, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has appointed Stephanie Linnartz as its chief marketing and commercial officer.  With 18 brands and 3,800 hotels in 74 countries, this new global position bundles all of the company’s consumer-focused disciplines for the first time, including brand management, marketing, eCommerce, sales, revenue management and consumer insight.  Ms. Linnartz, who previously headed-up Global Sales, Revenue Management and Reservations Sales for the company, reports to Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer, and Robert McCarthy, chief operations officer.

“In her 16 years with Marriott, Stephanie has risen steadily through the Sales and Marketing organization, where she expanded the company’s global sales team and played a significant role in building our profitability and growth,” said Mr. Sorenson. “Stephanie’s focus in this new leadership position includes attracting next generation travelers, distinguishing our brands and portfolio, putting us at the forefront of technology, building preference among owners and franchisees and continuing our global expansion.” 

Ms. Linnartz joined Marriott International in 1997 and most recently served as the company’s Global Officer, Sales and Revenue Management. The span of her career with Marriott also includes Global Sales, Marketing Planning, Revenue Management, Business Development and Finance.

A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, Ms. Linnartz holds a Masters of Business Administration from the College of William & Mary and has completed additional graduate studies at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Development in Norway.  She grew up in the hospitality industry, working for her father, well-known Washington restaurateur, Danny Coleman, owner of The Dubliner Irish Restaurant & Pub.

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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Hourly Workers 'Heart n’ Soul' of Marriott

Working Mother Names Marriott International a Best Company for Hourly Workers.

Bethesda, Md. – April 4, 2013 – For the fourth consecutive year, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has been named to Working Mother’s annual list of “Best Companies for Hourly Workers.”  Marriott was one of 12 companies named to this list which recognizes employers with the best policies and programs for promoting women and a dynamic work/life culture.  Companies will be featured in the April/May 2013 issue of Working Mother and at http://www.workingmother.com/best-companies/2013-best-companies-hourly-workers. To see what the magazine specifically said about Marriott, click http://www.workingmother.com/best-companies/marriott-international-11.

“We are extremely proud to be named to this esteemed list focused on hourly workers.  Today, hourly associates make up more than 80 percent of the total workforce of 325,000 at our managed and franchised hotels worldwide. They are truly the heart and soul of the company,” said David Rodriguez, executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “At Marriott, our hourly associates can see the world through various job opportunities and working with our guests from around the world.”

Featured in the magazine is Rose Kangethe (pictured), a human resources generalist at the BWI Airport Marriott Hotel.  Kangethe, who started as a food runner in a Marriott restaurant, taps Marriott International’s tuition reimbursement every year, having earned her bachelor’s degree and delved deep into a master’s degree during her 16 years with the company. She also takes full advantage of her discounts on Marriott hotels and vacation packages, and her youngest daughter goes to a day care that offers Marriott associates a 20 percent discount.

Marriott offers special benefits that support hourly associates.  These include training and promotion of hourly workers (more than 3,000 managers began their careers at Marriott in hourly positions, in addition, thousands more moved laterally, gaining new career experiences); innovation in workplace flexibility and scheduling practices; and multiple programs to help hourly associates gain skills that they say have made an incredible impact in their work and personal lives.

Job seekers are invited to experience the company’s award-winning culture by connecting through the Marriott Jobs and Careers Facebook and Weibo. The company is inviting current, former and prospective associates to share their personal career stories through the “Marriott, Where I belong” campaign and photo galleries and uploading their own photo on the Jobs and Careers Facebook page. 

Marriott’s new mobile technology for job seekers can be accessed at m.jobs.marriott.com and the new desktop careers site is available at www.marriott.com/careers.

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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From the Boardroom to the Breakroom, Marriott Scores a Perfect 10

National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Applauds Company

Bethesda, Md., - Marriott International, Inc., (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) as one of the Top 50 Companies For Executive Women in 2013. Marriott was ranked in the top 10 on this prestigious list, which recognizes organizations whose policies and practices encourage the advancement of women.

Around the world, women hold many powerful jobs at Marriott from president of a major operating division to global leader of sales and revenue management, as well as responsibility for some of the company’s most profitable hotels. In addition, two of Marriott’s board members are women.

Marriott was recognized for being the first in the industry to debut a formal diversity and inclusion program, as well as a leadership development initiative specifically for women. It was also noted that the percentage of women corporate executives at Marriott International has increased 80% since 2002.

“Today’s women at Marriott are very strong and confident…integrating personal and professional life with a desire to excel in both,” said Pam Ryan, general manager, Torrance Marriott South Bay. “Resources provided by Marriott that helped me manage work and life includes great leaders who…encouraged me to take risks to make it work, as well as opportunities to network and grow through market initiatives and senior leadership training. The empowered women attending Marriott’s Women’s Leadership Conference strengthened my faith in our culture even with the many changes affecting our business and the economy. The values of integrity and fairness continue to hold as true today as 23 years ago when I joined the company. There are more career opportunities than ever for women at Marriott!”

Marriott has long been recognized as a great place to work by several prominent publications, including Working Mother, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise and LATINA Style magazines, and for our social responsibility and sustainability successes by global organizations such as Ethisphere Institute, FTSE4Good and Climate Counts. For a list of other awards and recognition, visit http://news.marriott.com/awards-and-recognition.html.

Job seekers are invited to experience the company’s award-winning culture by connecting through the Marriott Jobs and Careers Facebook and Weibo presences. The company invites current, former and prospective employees to share their personal career stories through the “Marriott, Where I belong” campaign and photo galleries and uploading their own photo on the Jobs and Careers Facebook page.

Marriott’s new mobile technology for job seekers can be accessed at m.jobs.marriott.com and the new desktop careers site is available at www.marriott.com/careers.
             
For a complete list of the 2013 NAFE Top 50 Companies for Executive Women and the Top 10 Nonprofit Companies, click these links. The complete report is published in the February/March issue of Working Mother.

Methodology:  The 2013 NAFE Top 50 Companies application includes more than 200 questions on female representation at all levels, but especially the corporate officer and profit-and-loss leadership ranks. The application also tracks access and usage of programs and policies that promote the advancement of women, as well as the training and accountability of managers in relation to the number of women who advance. To be considered, companies must have a minimum of two women on their boards of directors as well as at least 1000 employees in the U.S.

About NAFE
The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), founded in 1972, serves 20,000 members nationwide with networking, tools and solutions to strengthen and grow their careers and businesses. Working Mother magazine publishes the annual NAFE Top 50 list. NAFE.com provides up-to-date information, community for women in business and access to member benefits. NAFE is a division of Working Mother Media, owned by the Bonnier Corporation.
          
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA with nearly 3,800 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. 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’s Year of Historic Milestones Culminates "Without Reservations"

Lodging Industry Icon Bill Marriott Reveals Secrets of Success in New Book On Sale Now Through Major eRetailers.

After 40 years at the helm of one of the largest global hotel empires,  executive chairman of Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., offers a revealing and candid glimpse of what he has learned in a lifetime of hosting the world, in his new book Without Reservations: How A Family Root Beer Stand Grew Into a Global Hotel Company.  The book is now available for $9.99 through all major eRetailers, including Amazon, iTunes and Barnes & Noble. Hard covers will be available in spring 2013. 
In the book, Marriott reveals never-before-shared personal stories and business lessons, such as his decision to relinquish the CEO helm – after 40 years – to Arne Sorenson, the first CEO in company history without the last name Marriott. He candidly discusses why one of his four children wasn’t tapped as his successor.

A generous philanthropist and supporter of hospitality schools across the U.S., profits from Marriott's book sales will benefit two programs supporting hotel training for disadvantaged youth, Bridges…From School to Work® and Youth Career Initiative.

The book release culminates a year of milestones for Marriott, who just days after celebrating his 80th birthday in March, relinquished the helm of CEO.  “I felt that it was time to write some things down and share the secret to our company's success -- especially our core values that create the foundation for how we take care of our people and the way we do business all around the world.  I also thought it was time to share a few  memorable and entertaining stories that may really surprise folks.”

As devoted to his personal family as he is to his “family” of 300,000 associates at managed and franchised hotels worldwide, Marriott reflects on a range of compelling topics in the book, including the role his mother played in the growth and direction of the company; the importance of touch points—moments of interaction that can make all the difference between a customer’s satisfaction and disappointment; why you should say “thank you;” the impact of 9/11 on the travel industry; his recipe for success and leadership guideposts that were in a letter from his father that proved to be invaluable; decisions made—and not made;l and how the competition and Next Generation Travelers are fueling unprecedented innovation.

During his tenure as CEO, Marriott boldly transformed his parents’ original Hot Shoppes family restaurant chain into a global lodging giant that encompasses a portfolio of nearly 3,800 hotels across 18 brands in more than 70 countries.

Part biography, part business digest, Without Reservations presents a candid perspective on achieving the pinnacle of one’s profession and lessons learned along the way.

Marriott hasn’t shown signs of slowing down. He is still a company leader and has a strong following on his blog. To purchase and find out more about the book, including early praise from past U.S. presidents and business leaders, visit www.Marriott.com/WithoutReservations.

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Marriott is “Where, I Belong”

New Technologies to Make the Job Search Easier.

Marriott International is making it easier for job seekers to find employment at its thousands of hotels and businesses worldwide. Today, Marriott launched the new “Marriott, Where I Belong” campaign. The campaign features real associates and highlights what it feels like to work for a company that is consistently recognized as the employer of choice around the globe.  
Job seekers can access jobs and more information about the company through Marriott’s first ever mobile careers site or the redesigned and reimagined “Marriott, Where I Belong” desktop careers site.

“We recognize that being a job seeker is not always easy. Our goal is to make the job search process highly accessible and more intuitive for those who want to consider Marriott and its 18 brands as a potential employer,” says David Rodriguez, Marriott's global Chief Human Resources Officer. “We will continue to introduce new, innovative solutions for job seekers across the world in the next few months all the while showcasing our culture and the many reasons why Marriott is consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work and most highly preferred employers.”

Unveiled to the public on December 13, 2012, these new tools make the job search process easier and more intuitive while reflecting the new campaign which celebrates Marriott’s culture of inclusion and being family-like.

Job seekers are invited to experience the company’s unique culture by connecting and conversing through the Marriott Jobs and Careers Facebook and Weibo presences. The company is inviting current, former and prospective employees to participate in the campaign by browsing “Marriott, where I belong” photo galleries and uploading their own photo.

Marriott’s new mobile technology for job seekers can be accessed at m.jobs.marriott.com and the new desktop careers site is available at www.marriott.com/careers.

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 associates 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 Strengthens Focus on the Caribbean and Latin America by Naming First-Ever Regional President

Company cites strong local economies, growing middle class and an uptick in travel to and from the region as reasons for increased interest.

Recognizing the increasing importance of the Caribbean and Latin America as a destination and source market for its portfolio of hotels, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has named company veteran Craig S. Smith, currently vice president and chief operations officer for Asia Pacific, as its first-ever president for the Caribbean and Latin America.

Smith, who as the son of a diplomat resided in several Latin American countries, began his career with Marriott International nearly a quarter-century ago, serving as general manager of properties in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Peru before spearheading the company’s expansion into Asia. He is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese.

The year 2012 saw the opening or conversion of 8 hotels in 5 countries, among them Mexico City’s first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel at the International airport as well as the much-anticipated JW Marriott Cusco, strategically located at the gateway to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu.

Marriott International expects to double its footprint in the Caribbean and Latin America by 2017, adding 14,000 jobs and over 70 additional properties across 10 lodging brands in 26 countries and territories.

“Latin America’s booming economy has led to an expanding middle class eager to travel to new places and do business within and outside the region, providing tremendous opportunities for Marriott's portfolio of brands,” said Craig S. Smith, President of the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International.

Entering the Caribbean and Latin America in 1990 with the openings of the 450-room Marriott CasaMagna Resort in Cancun and the 433-room Marriott CasaMagna Resort in Puerto Vallarta, both in Mexico, Marriott International is now represented in the region by 74 hotels in 25 countries and territories, offering more than 18,000 rooms and spanning nine lodging brands: The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts in the luxury tier; Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s signature brand; Renaissance Hotels and the Autograph Collection in the lifestyle category; Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn in the moderately-priced tier; and Marriott Executive Apartments and Residence Inn by Marriott in the extended stay category. In addition, Marriott Vacation Club International, Marriott's timeshare ownership division, offers three resorts in two countries.

Note: The statements about the numbers of new hotels and rooms we expect to add by 2017 are “forward looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, not historical facts, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the continuation and pace of the economic recovery; supply and demand changes for hotel rooms; competitive conditions in the lodging industry; relationships with clients and property owners; the availability of capital to finance hotel growth and refurbishment; and other risk factors identified in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K; any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by our statement. These statements are made as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Marriott International, Inc.:
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, including Marriott Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels by Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club.  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 International Strengthens Focus on Mexico by Naming First-Ever Market Vice President

Recognizing the importance of Mexico as a destination and source market for its global portfolio of hotels, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has named company veteran Kevin Schwab, who has spent more than a third of his 30-year career in Mexico, as the country’s first-ever market Vice President.

“Mexico is one of Marriott International’s largest, most important and dynamic international markets, making the country well positioned for a dedicated manager to promote further growth and ensure the service and quality levels of our brands remain best-in-class. Kevin’s commitment to operational and service excellence and his deep knowledge of the Mexico market make him an excellent fit”, said David Grissen, President of the Americas at Marriott International.

Schwab joined Marriott in 1982 as a sous chef at the Biscayne Bay Marriott in Miami. In 1988, he was promoted to executive chef at the Crystal City Marriott just outside Washington, DC and was subsequently named executive chef and director of restaurants and bars at the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun. In 1996, Schwab was director of food and beverage at the JW Marriott Mexico City and the Marriott Mexico City Airport. Two years later, he was promoted to director of operations at the Marriott Mexico City Airport and then to hotel general manager.

In 2000, Schwab was named area director of operations for the Caribbean and Latin America headquarters in Weston, Florida. He then returned to Latin America to serve as general manager at the Panama City Marriott, JW Marriott Mexico City and The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel before serving a stint in Asia as vice president and managing director of The Ritz-Carlton Macao Studio City.

Most recently, Kevin served successfully as vice president and general manager of the Aruba Marriott Resort: he was named general manager of the year, his property was the first outside the United States to win Marriott’s coveted Breakthrough Leadership Training award, and he was instrumental in the successful launch of the training program throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

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Marriott’s Core Values Translate Around the World

Company Ranked 6th on World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List by Great Place to Work®

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute.  The ranking is the world’s largest annual study of workplace excellence and identifies the top 25 best multinationals in terms of workplace culture. Marriott has a history of being named on “best places to work” lists in countries around the world, including India, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.

[To view the entire World's Best Multinational Workplaces list, please visit www.greatplacetowork.net/worldsbest.]

David A. Rodriguez, Marriott’s executive vice president and chief human resources officer, attributes this important recognition to Marriott’s core values:  put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world.  “Practicing these core values every day starting with the top management ensures the commitment and active participation of everyone in the company,” said Rodriguez.  “We place upmost priority on ensuring great experiences for our associates – because we have observed over a long period of time that is the most powerful action we can take to ensure that our hotel guests also have great experiences. A great workplace generates the inspired customer service that builds customer loyalty and an emotional connection to our brands.”

As Marriott grows globally, its commitment to diversity and an inclusive environment helps attract, engage and retain associates who deliver exceptional service.  The company plans to double its presence in Europe by 2015 and double its portfolio in China in the next five years.  Extensive growth is also planned for India and in the Middle East and Africa.

Since launching the first best workplaces lists in partnership with FORTUNE magazine in the United States and Exame in Brazil in 1997, Great Place to Work® now recognizes leading workplaces in some 45 countries. The World’s Best Multinational Workplace list is based on a pool of data from some 1,800 companies that were listed on Great Place to Work® country best companies lists. Every year, Great Place to Work® analyzes data from surveys taken by more than 2.5 million employees and workplace culture analytics taken from 5, 671 companies, that represent more than 11 million employees.

“The companies listed on the second-annual World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List are creating workplaces dedicated to fostering trust, pride and camaraderie amongst their employees,” said Susan Lucas-Conwell, Global CEO of Great Place to Work®. “Their inclusion on this prestigious list demonstrates their commitment to continually improving the lives of their employees and setting innovative new standards for workplaces of the future.”

About Great Place to Work®:
Great Place to Work® Institute is a global research, consulting and training firm that helps organizations identify, create and sustain great workplaces through the development of high-trust workplace cultures. Great Place to Work® serves businesses, non-profits and government agencies in 45 countries on all six continents.

About the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List:
The second annual World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List ranks the top 25 global companies to work for. Qualifying companies must have appeared on at least five national Great Place to Work® lists, have at least 5,000 employees worldwide, and at least 40 percent of their global workforce must work outside of the company’s home country.

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. 

NOTE: The statements about Marriott’s anticipated global growth are “forward looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, not historical facts, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including supply and demand changes for hotel rooms; competitive conditions in the lodging industry; relationships with clients and property owners; the availability of capital to finance hotel growth; and other risk factors identified in Marriott International, Inc.'s most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q; any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by our statements. These statements are made as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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